Somerset Vet Reveals Hardest Dog Breed to Own — It’s Not Pugs or Labradors Saturday, May 16, 2026 dogcare bordercollie veterinary pets dogbreeds health exercise pugs ownership somerset In a nation where nearly 41% of households welcome dogs into their homes, a Somerset veterinary surgery has identified the dog breed they consider the most demanding to own — and it may not be who you expect. Britain boasts … Read More
‘Labour exploitation’ concerns lead to alcohol licence revocation at Indian restaurant in North Somerset Wednesday, April 29, 2026 labour exploitation licence ice immigration northtsomerset restaurant ownership compliance alcohol An Indian restaurant in the North Somerset village of Bleadon has had its alcohol licence revoked following serious labour exploitation concerns highlighted by Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) last year. During an … Read More
Prem Rugby Rejects Proposal to Raise Stadium Capacity Minimum to 15,000 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 premiership rugby stadium capacity franchising projectforge finance clubs expansion ownership sport Premiership Rugby has decisively dismissed proposals to raise the minimum stadium capacity requirement to 15,000, a change that would have rendered five current Premiership clubs ineligible, including reigning champions Bath … Read More
Campaigners Launch £458k Share Offer to Save Historic Britannia Inn in Wells Wednesday, December 3, 2025 wells britannia community pub fundraising heritage social ownership eastwells revival A passionate community initiative in Wells is rallying to revive the Britannia Inn, a cherished pub that has remained closed since 2021. The East Wells Community Benefit Society (EWCBS) has launched its second share offer, … Read More
Bridgwater’s Commercial Inn: A Community Pub Reborn with Record-Breaking Success Thursday, November 6, 2025 bridgwater commercialinn community publife hospitality brewing events revival localbusiness ownership “I just love making everyone happy.” This simple motto drives Kayleigh Howitt, the dynamic new owner of The Commercial Inn on Redgate Street, Bridgwater, who has breathed fresh life into the once-sleepy local pub. Since … Read More
Bridgwater’s Commercial Inn Revives Community Spirit with a Surge in Sales and New Energy Thursday, November 6, 2025 bridgwater pub community hospitality ownership transformation local events food hospitalityindustry Kayleigh Howitt had no idea she’d end up owning The Commercial Inn on Redgate Street, Bridgwater. Yet since taking the helm in August 2024, this once-quiet corner pub has blossomed into a vibrant community centre, pulling an … Read More