End of an Era as Family-Run Newsagent Closes After Over 100 Years Sunday, November 30, 2025 burnhamonsea newsagent familybusiness closure retirement community mentalhealth charity somerset legacy After more than a century of serving the community, GW Hurley Newsagents has closed its doors for the final time. Established in 1919, this iconic Burnham-On-Sea shop was operated by three generations of the same family, most … Read More
Disused Somerset Shopping Centre Set for Demolition to Make Way for Retirement Community Saturday, November 29, 2025 somerset demolition retirement housing crispin development conservation street apartments planning The disused Crispin Shopping Centre in Street, Somerset, is poised for demolition after Christmas to pave the way for a new retirement community. Opened in 1979, the shopping centre has steadily declined, particularly … Read More
End of an Era as Beloved Bath Ice Cream Man Hangs Up His Scoop Saturday, October 25, 2025 bath icecream royalvictoriapark retirement tradition community family summer legacy localhero After 43 years of spreading smiles and scooping treats, Paul Watkins is retiring from his cherished role as Bath’s iconic ice cream man. For over four decades, Paul has been a familiar and friendly figure at Royal Victoria … Read More
Farewell to Paul Wynne: A Legacy of Leadership and Community in Frome Friday, October 24, 2025 retirement leadership community frome localgovernment greenspaces townclerk communityresilience publicservice legacy After nearly two decades of unwavering commitment to Frome, Paul Wynne, the town clerk of Frome Town Council, is retiring on Friday, October 24. Throughout his 18-year tenure—15 of those as town clerk—Paul has been … Read More
Dedicated Carer Shirley Morse Retires After 27 Years of Compassionate Service Wednesday, October 22, 2025 retirement caregiving homecare compassion community candlelight glastonbury independence service loyalty Shirley Morse has devoted 27 years to providing compassionate care to vulnerable individuals in their own homes throughout the Glastonbury area. As she steps into retirement, her remarkable journey with Candlelight Homecare—a … Read More
Charming Holiday Cottage Business for Sale in Stunning Somerset Countryside Saturday, October 18, 2025 somerset holiday copy holidaycottages selfcatering propertysale investment riverside historic retirement A remarkable self-catering holiday let business, Riverside Cottage Holidays, is now available for purchase just outside Frome in the beautiful Somerset countryside. Nestled on 15 acres near the village of Oldford, this … Read More