Muddy Stilettos Celebrates Somerset's Best Businesses Saturday, May 3, 2025 somerset muddy stilettos awards businesses boutique stays hair salons destination pubs independent winners regional lifestyle 2025 Somerset’s independent businesses have struck gold in the prestigious Muddy Stilettos awards, capturing nine regional titles including best boutique stay, hair salon, and restaurant. From top destination pubs to yoga … Read More
Candidates Clash Over Tourist Tax and Housing at WECA Mayor Hustings Monday, April 21, 2025 weca mayor candidates clash tourism tax housing hustings election debate housing crisis short-term lets regulation airbnb tax hotels bristol infrastructure connectivity regional plan constituent councils private equity economic growth The candidates vying to be the next West of England Metro Mayor engaged in a lively debate over the implementation of a tourist tax and housing issues at a recent hustings event in Bath. With the election scheduled for May 1 … Read More
Devastating Impact of Child Poverty in Somerset's Most Deprived Areas Saturday, April 12, 2025 child poverty somerset deprived neighbourhoods interactive map regional disparities government initiatives The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions reveal a stark reality - 4.5 million children across the UK were living in poverty in the year ending March 2024, marking a record high. Despite the … Read More