Celebrity Baker Richard Bertinet Faces Closure Threat After 46.6% Rent Hike Wednesday, March 4, 2026 richardbertinet bath cookeryschool rentincrease smallbusiness tourism council closure foodeducation localeconomy Celebrity baker Richard Bertinet, known for his appearances on shows like Saturday Kitchen and James Martin’s Saturday Morning, is facing a tough challenge as his Bath-based cookery school, the Bertinet Kitchen, … Read More
New £10 Million Outdoor Pool to Open at Brean's Unity Beach Holiday Park Monday, March 2, 2026 brean unitybeach lido outdoorpool tourism somerset holidaypark recreation localeconomy leisurefacilities Brean is set to welcome a stunning £10 million outdoor pool as part of a major upgrade at Unity Beach Holiday Park. Launching this July, the new lido will feature an inviting outdoor pool, private cabanas, and a stylish … Read More
New £10 Million Outdoor Pool Set to Open in Brean Monday, March 2, 2026 brean unitybeach lido outdoorpool somerset holidaypark tourism recreation resorts investment Brean is welcoming a brand-new £10 million outdoor pool complex at Unity Beach Holiday Park, scheduled to open this July. The state-of-the-art lido will feature an expansive outdoor pool, private cabanas, and a stylish … Read More
Opposition Pushes to Prevent £10,000 Cut to Bath’s Public Toilets Monday, February 23, 2026 bath toilets budget council labour liberaldemocrats cuts socialcare tourism taxes Labour councillors on Bath and North East Somerset Council have tabled amendments aimed at preventing a proposed £10,000 reduction to the council’s public toilet contract. This cut forms part of a broader proposal to save … Read More
Fairytale Castle and Cobblestone Streets: Exploring the Charm of Frome, Somerset Monday, February 23, 2026 frome somerset catherinehill nunneycastle independentshops cobbledstreets arts heritage market tourism Nestled in the heart of Somerset, the picturesque town of Frome offers a perfect blend of history, community spirit, and creativity. Renowned for its cobbled streets and vibrant arts community, Frome invites visitors to … Read More
‘Out of Character’ Solar Farm Plan Sparks Concerns Over Somerset Tourism Monday, February 16, 2026 solar somerset renewableenergy planning tourism landscape agriculture environment greenenergy development A proposed solar farm in Somerset has drawn strong opposition from Somerset Council and local groups, who warn that the project is “wholly out of character” with the area and could deter tourists from visiting. Greentech … Read More