Yeovil’s Dunelm Store Makes Progress Towards Reopening After Major Fire Tuesday, July 8, 2025 yeovil dunelm quedam fire refurbishment reopening shoppingcentre restoration temporarystore retail Refurbishment work is well underway at Yeovil’s Quedam Shopping Centre as efforts to reopen the Dunelm store continue following a devastating fire nearly a year ago. On Sunday, August 25, 2024, emergency services responded to … Read More
Historic Somerset Business Rescued from Closure Tuesday, July 8, 2025 somerset somerton overtlocke business retail hardware local ownership community heritage One of Somerset’s oldest and most treasured businesses, Overt Locke, has been saved from closure. Located on West Street in Somerton, Overt Locke has been a cornerstone of the town since 1925, offering a wide range of tools, … Read More
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