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
Aldi Supermarkets in Somerset to Undergo Major Makeovers Amid £650m Expansion Thursday, May 29, 2025 aldi supermarkets somerset expansion refurbishment jobs uk retail food investment Aldi is rolling out an extensive refurbishment and expansion plan across its South West branches this summer, investing a substantial £650 million into upgrading and growing its UK presence. Key Somerset stores in Clevedon … Read More
Dreams Opens First Bath Store, Bringing Better Sleep Closer to Home Tuesday, May 27, 2025 dreams bath retail beds sleep storeopening uk jobs metroretailpark bedding The well-known bed retailer Dreams recently celebrated the opening of its first store in Bath on Friday, May 23. Located in Metro Retail Park, this new branch marks the company’s expansion into the city, providing … Read More
New Convenience Store to Open in Somerset Coastal Village on May 27 Monday, May 26, 2025 somerset blueanchor convenience store anchor'sdrop planning council coastal development retail A new convenience store is set to open in the small coastal village of Blue Anchor, Somerset, following unanimous approval from local councillors. The store will operate out of Anchor’s Drop, formerly the Blue Anchor public … Read More
Newsagent Run by Same Family for Over a Century – Grandson Still Works 5am Shifts at 80 Monday, May 26, 2025 newsagent familybusiness legacy burnham-on-sea tradition community morrisfamily retail longevity dedication For more than 100 years, the GW Hurley Newsagents on Burnham-on-Sea High Street has been a beloved fixture, run continuously by the Morris family. Now 80 years old, Colin Morris proudly carries on the legacy started by his … Read More
South West Independent Paradise Bucking the High Street Closure Trend Saturday, May 24, 2025 bridport independents highstreet market dorset community heritage retail smallbusiness ropemaking “If you can’t get it in Bridport, then you probably don’t need it,” says Ian Bark with a smile as he guides us through this beloved Dorset market town where he once served as mayor. While many UK high … Read More