Yeovil Car Park Closures for Housing Threaten High Street’s Future Wednesday, October 8, 2025 yeovil parking regeneration housing highstreet somerset retail economy carparks council A proposed plan to close up to 600 parking spaces in Yeovil’s town centre to build 300 new homes has sparked fears among local businesses that it could spell the end for the High Street. Somerset Council is considering … Read More
Map Reveals Locations of 145 Claire's Stores Closing Across UK and Ireland, Including Somerset Monday, October 6, 2025 claires closures retail modella administration uk ireland shopping stores somerset Claire’s, the popular fashion accessories retailer, is set to close 145 of its stores across the UK and Ireland following a recent rescue deal that saved just over half of its outlets. The closure list includes the … Read More
Inside the Eerie South West Shopping Centre Where You Can Hear Your Own Footsteps Sunday, October 5, 2025 unionsquare torquay redevelopment retail panniermarket urbanplanning community regeneration housing localshops Union Square shopping centre in Torquay, built in 1982, was once a vibrant heart of shopping and social life. Over the decades, however, evolving consumer habits and the rise of online shopping have taken their toll, leaving … Read More
Inside the Eerie Decline and Future of Torquay’s Union Square Shopping Centre Sunday, October 5, 2025 torquay unionsquare redevelopment retail panniermarket regeneration housing community highstreet shopping The Union Square shopping centre in Torquay, opened in 1982, was once the heart of the town’s retail scene. However, a profound shift in shopping habits over recent decades has left the centre nearly deserted. Now, visitors … Read More
Lidl Plans Major Relocation with New State-of-the-Art Store in Midsomer Norton Monday, September 29, 2025 lidl midsomernorton somerset relocation supermarket sustainability solarpanels evcharging retail development Lidl has unveiled ambitious plans to relocate and upgrade its presence in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. The supermarket chain proposes constructing a brand-new, state-of-the-art store on land off Radstock Road, moving from its … Read More
Unique Bath Shop Faces Closure Amid Unpaid Rent Dispute Saturday, September 27, 2025 bath retail broadstreet independent closure rent council smallbusiness local plants Chapter 22, a beloved Bath shop known for its unique combination of plants and vinyl records, is on the verge of closure after receiving a firm ultimatum over unpaid rent. Located on Broad Street, this independent store, run … Read More