Calls for Free Parking and Financial Relief to Revive Small Town Shops Thursday, July 3, 2025 parking businessrates smallbusiness highstreet localeconomy retail rural grants councillors b&nes 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 … Read More
Iceland Opens Large New Food Warehouse at Taunton Retail Park Monday, June 30, 2025 iceland foodwarehouse taunton supermarket opening deals promotions grocery jobs retail Iceland Foods is set to launch a brand-new Food Warehouse store in Taunton on July 1, located at the Priory Fields Retail Park. This opening will not only bring a wider selection of frozen and grocery products to the local … Read More
River Island Announces Closure of 33 Stores Including Somerset Branch Amid Restructuring Wednesday, June 25, 2025 riverisland retail storeclosures somerset restructuring highstreet fashion jobs onlineshift business River Island has revealed plans to close 33 of its UK stores, including the Taunton branch in Somerset, as it embarks on a significant restructuring to combat recent financial challenges. These closures are scheduled to take … Read More
Expensive Theft at Taunton Retail Park Involving Staff Abuse Monday, June 23, 2025 theft taunton retail police investigation assault batteries cctv crime apprehension A troubling incident unfolded on Thursday, April 10, at Hankridge Retail Park in Taunton, where two high-value leisure batteries were stolen. The theft, which occurred around 7:20 pm, involved a group of three men who not … Read More
Bath Sweet Shop Closes Abruptly After Landlord Revokes Lease Sunday, June 8, 2025 bath businessclosure eviction kingdomofsweets retail stallstreet lease unpaidrent sweetshop commercialproperty A beloved sweet shop in the heart of Bath has unexpectedly closed its doors after the building’s landlord repossessed the property due to unpaid rent. Kingdom of Sweets, located on Stall Street—a renowned and historic … Read More
Heartfelt 'Use It or Lose It' Plea to Save Beloved Shepton Mallet Cobbler After 30 Years Saturday, May 31, 2025 cobbler sheptonmallet familybusiness independentshops localbusiness shoerepair community smallbusiness tradeskill retail After more than three decades serving the Shepton Mallet community, The Shepton Cobbler shop is facing the threat of closure unless locals start returning to support this cherished family business. In a town that has already … Read More