Christmas Market Chaos, Council Boss's Massive Salary, and Legendary Ice Cream Man Retires: Bath Stories You May Have Missed Thursday, December 4, 2025 bath christmas market council salary icecream retirement community local news The Christmas market in Bath recently faced unexpected chaos, causing disruption for both vendors and visitors. Local authorities are investigating the issues to prevent future disturbances. In other news, the salary of … Read More
Local Couple Closes Cherished Fish and Chip Shop After 39 Years Sunday, November 30, 2025 fishchips retirement templecombe community tradition localbusiness closure village somerset family After nearly four decades of serving the community, Paul and Marianne Elson have announced the closure of their beloved fish and chip shop in Templecombe, Somerset. Bridge Fish and Chips, a staple on Templecombe’s High Street … Read More
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