Home Bargains is set to open a new store in Frome, bringing more than 100 local job opportunities following planning approval by Somerset Council. This development is part of the wider Keyford Meadows site, situated near …
Shopkeepers on Hill Road in Clevedon are sounding the alarm that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could devastate the vibrant street’s independent businesses, risking boarded-up shops within five years. A …
Residents of Watchet, a growing town in Somerset, may soon see renewed hope as plans emerge to reopen the crucial coastal route, the B3191 Cleeve Hill. This road, which connects Watchet to Blue Anchor, has long been a vital …
In a heartfelt announcement, Park Pets, a beloved independent pet shop in Bath, has confirmed it will close permanently after failing to finalize a sale with a prospective new owner. The shop, nestled in the bustling Moorland …
Shepton Mallet exudes a strong sense of community spirit. At the heart of the town, the bustling market place welcomes visitors with small gestures like a crate of free apples and bananas for children, placed outside The …
Shepton Mallet is alive with community spirit. At the heart of the town’s market place stands a simple crate filled with free fruit for children—a small but powerful symbol of local generosity. Outside The Little Farm Shed, a …
The MP for Glastonbury and Somerton recently visited Wincanton Racecourse to voice strong concerns about the government’s proposal to harmonise Remote Betting and Gaming Duty. In a letter to the Chancellor, she warned that …
Recently, Taunton has experienced a series of business closures that have understandably cast a shadow over the town’s High Street and community. High-profile names like River Island are closing their Taunton locations, …
Miranda “Pip,” the passionate landlady of the White Hart in Castle Cary, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the community to rally behind their cherished local pub. Despite taking over the historic venue just last December, Pip …
Independent councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are urging the local council to take stronger action to support small and rural businesses, highlighting the risk of widespread closures under current policies. The …
A well-known Somerset pub, The Podymore Inn near Yeovil, might see part of its beer garden replaced by a new four-bedroom house. The proposed development would take place on the land currently used as the beer garden east of …
A special screening of The Salt Path, a film inspired by Raynor and Moth Winn’s true journey along the South West Coast Path, captivated over 100 guests at The Avenue Cinema in Minehead on May 20. The event united local …