‘We can’t afford another Clevedon disaster’: Businesses raise alarm over proposed parking charges Wednesday, November 19, 2025 clevedon parking businesses northsomerset charges retail economy protest council trade A growing chorus of concern from Clevedon businesses has emerged over North Somerset Council’s proposal to introduce parking charges on Hill Road, threatening the town’s economic vitality. Council leader Mike Bell has … Read More
Home Bargains to Create Over 100 Jobs as New Frome Store Gets Approval Wednesday, November 19, 2025 homebargains frome jobs retail planning development somerset traffic keyfordmeadows economicgrowth Home Bargains is set to open a new store in Frome, generating more than 100 local jobs, following approval from Somerset Council. The store will be part of the Keyford Meadows development, a mixed-use site near Frome’s … Read More
Fear of Free Parking Ending Threatens to Board Up Historic Hill Road Sunday, November 16, 2025 clevedon hillroad parkingcharges independentbusinesses northsomerset retail smallbusiness community heritage councilbudget Independent shops along Hill Road in Clevedon face a bleak future as local business owners warn that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could drive them to closure within five years. A petition signed by 4,351 … Read More
Old Cinema Charity Shop Thrives a Decade After Opening Thursday, November 13, 2025 charity community yeovil retail volunteering hospice refurbishment furniture socialimpact donations Opened in 2015 amid doubts about the need for another charity shop in Yeovil, the Old Cinema—housed in a former Art Deco cinema—has defied expectations to become a thriving cornerstone of the local community. Operated by St … Read More
Old Cinema Charity Shop Defies Early Doubts to Become Yeovil Community Hub Thursday, November 13, 2025 yeovil charity community hospice retail volunteers refurbishment support fundraising partnership Once dismissed as a potential “retail horror,” the Old Cinema in Yeovil has transformed from a former Art Deco movie house into a flourishing charity shop, proving sceptics wrong and becoming a vital community hub. Operated … Read More
'Marmite' Stripes Spark Debate on Boutique Shop Front in South West Monday, November 3, 2025 marmite marlborough boutique heritage conservation highstreet painting enforcement community retail A boutique shop owner in Marlborough, Wiltshire, has caused a stir after painting bold pink and brown ‘Marmite’ stripes on the front of her Grade-II listed building, sparking mixed reactions among locals and … Read More