Golden Economic Rule and Tax Cuts Announced During Somerset Visit Thursday, October 16, 2025 economy taxcuts housing conservatives savings smallbusiness welfare nationalinsurance infrastructure deficit In a significant visit to the Somerset village of Cannington, shadow chancellor Mel Stride MP engaged with local businesses and residents, addressing pressing economic concerns and unveiling key Conservative policies focused … 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
Award-Winning Independent Pop-Up Shop Opens at Clarks Village Friday, September 26, 2025 pop-up boutique handmade clarksvillage somerset smallbusiness local jewellery homeware fashion The Handmade Boutique, an acclaimed independent store based in Taunton, is launching a new pop-up shop at Clarks Village this weekend. The boutique will occupy a space at the popular outlet shopping mall for the next four … Read More
Blow to Bath as Beloved Independent Pet Shop Closes Its Doors Tuesday, September 23, 2025 bath pets petshop closure moorlandroad independent smallbusiness retail community localeconomy In a heartfelt announcement, Park Pets, a beloved independent pet shop in Bath, has confirmed it will close permanently after failing to finalize a sale with a prospective new owner. The shop, nestled in the bustling Moorland … Read More
Inside the Somerset Town Leading the High Street Revolution Sunday, September 21, 2025 sheptonmallet highstreet community smallbusiness retail entrepreneurship somerset localeconomy interimspaces revitalization Shepton Mallet is alive with community spirit. At the heart of the town’s market place stands a simple crate filled with free fruit for children—a small but powerful symbol of local generosity. Outside The Little Farm Shed, a … Read More
Inside the Somerset Town Leading a High Street Revival Sunday, September 21, 2025 sheptonmallet highstreet community smallbusiness retail somerset entrepreneurship localeconomy revival interimspaces Shepton Mallet exudes a strong sense of community spirit. At the heart of the town, the bustling market place welcomes visitors with small gestures like a crate of free apples and bananas for children, placed outside The … Read More