Debenhams Taunton Store Listed for Sale After Years of Vacancy Friday, August 1, 2025 debenhams taunton property sale regeneration development retail realestate investment towncentre The former Debenhams department store in Taunton, located at 19-26 North Street, is officially up for sale after remaining vacant since its closure in May 2021. The site has stood empty for several years, prompting efforts to … Read More
Independent Taunton Businesswoman Urges Support to Revive the Town Centre Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton independent highstreet smallbusiness towncentre retail pedestrianisation promotion community council Susie, co-owner of local gift shop Rocket and Bird, has issued a heartfelt plea to the community to support independent businesses in Taunton. Over the past six months, several beloved local shops and venues—including sweet … Read More
Yeovil Councillors Criticize Charges for Holding Public Events at The Triangle Sunday, May 25, 2025 yeovil triangle somerset council events regeneration towncentre civic futurehighstreets community Yeovil councillors have voiced strong concerns over Somerset Council’s decision to charge fees for hosting public events at The Triangle, the recently regenerated town centre space. The Triangle, featuring a new … Read More
Keynsham Residents Have Their Say in Transforming Town Centre Saturday, May 24, 2025 keynsham regeneration consultation towncentre sustainability pedestrianisation greenspaces community infrastructure investment Residents and business owners of Keynsham are invited to participate in a vital consultation to help design the future of their town centre. Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched a comprehensive regeneration plan … Read More
Somerset 'Ghost Town' Yeovil Divides Opinion Amid £24 Million Revamp Saturday, May 17, 2025 yeovil regeneration somerset construction towncentre property revitalization community development challenges Earlier this week, I arrived in Yeovil’s town centre amid the hustle and bustle of demolition and construction. An excavator dismantled walls with the ease of a child demolishing a sandcastle, signaling the start of a massive … Read More
Major Crash Causes Road Closure in Somerset Town Thursday, May 15, 2025 somerset crash accident traffic delays roadclosure emergency transport towncentre disruption A serious crash has resulted in the closure of a key road in a Somerset town, causing significant delays through the town centre. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, managing traffic and ensuring public …