Former Bridgwater Pub Set to Become Convenience Store Amidst Local Parking Concerns Wednesday, June 17, 2026 bridgwater pubclosure conveniencestore parking traffic antisocialbehavior planningapproval community retail somerset The Sportsman, a former pub located at 73 Bath Road in Bridgwater, is slated to be converted into a convenience store despite community concerns regarding insufficient parking. The pub closed its doors in late November 2025, … Read More
Minehead Loses Its Only Post Office as Co-op Store Closes After 42 Years Tuesday, June 16, 2026 minehead co-op postoffice closure community southwest retail planning services residents After 42 years serving the community, the Co-op store on The Avenue in Minehead has closed its doors for good as of June 13, 2024. This closure marks the end of an era and leaves the town without its only remaining Post … Read More
Aldi Approved for New Keynsham Supermarket Despite Traffic Concerns Thursday, June 11, 2026 aldi keynsham supermarket traffic planning jobs council congestion development retail Aldi has received planning permission to open a new supermarket in Keynsham, even as worries persist that it could severely disrupt traffic flow on the surrounding estate. Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning … Read More
Aldi Approved for Keynsham Store Despite Traffic Concerns Thursday, June 11, 2026 aldi keynsham supermarket planning traffic jobs congestion council development retail Aldi has received planning permission to open a new supermarket in Keynsham, located on World’s End Lane near the recycling centre, despite concerns that the increased traffic could disrupt the entire industrial estate. The … Read More
Graffiti Defaces Closed Bath Shop Following Dispute with Council Friday, June 5, 2026 graffiti bath shopclosure council vandalism independentbusiness retail conflict community economy The front of the recently closed Chapter 22 shop in Bath has been vandalized with graffiti containing offensive language, including the phrase “F*** Bath” and derogatory remarks targeting the local council. Chapter 22, a … Read More
Graffiti Defaces Closed Bath Shop Amid Dispute with Council Friday, June 5, 2026 graffiti vandalism bath chapter22 council closure retail independent controversy economy The shuttered storefront of Chapter 22, a former Bath shop known for selling records and plants, has been vandalized with offensive graffiti including the phrase “F*** Bath.” The defacement also includes … Read More