Hannah Richardson

Birmingham

Journalist at Bauer Media Group (UK)

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Somerset residents urged to shop locally this Easter

5 days ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

The Chamber of Commerce is hoping the bank holiday will help give businesses a boost. Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 5 hours agoLast updated 4 hours agoSomerset residents are being urged to think about shopping locally this Easter weekend, to help give businesses a boost. The Somerset Chamber of Commerce says many businesses are feeling the crunch after the Chancellor's spring statement and the rise in employers national insurance.
Former factory in Leicester set to become new homes

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

Image source, GoogleImage caption, Planning officers approved the bid to turn the site in Leicester into homesLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA former factory in Leicester city centre can be brought back into use for new homes, planning officers have said. The Carron Building on Rutland Street was built at the turn of the 20th Century as a leather warehouse.
Former factory in Leicester set to become new homes

6 days ago | bbc.com | Hannah Richardson

Former factory set to become new homesHannah RichardsonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGooglePlanning officers approved the bid to turn the site in Leicester into homesA former factory in Leicester city centre can be brought back into use for new homes, planning officers have said. The Carron Building on Rutland Street was built at the turn of the 20th Century as a leather warehouse.
Group on mission to save East Wells pub

1 week ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

They're trying to save £450,000 to save The Britannia Inn. Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 15 hours ago A community group in East Wells are trying to raise enough money to save the only pub left in the area. The Britannia Inn closed in 2021 and is now up for sale for £300,000. The East Wells Community Benefit Society are trying to fundraise £450,000 to be able to re-novate the pub and re-open it. If it's not saved, the building faces being demolished.
Somerset cheese exporter hopes to bare the brunt of Trumps tariffs

1 week ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

Barber's Cheese has seen a ten percent rise. Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 6 hours agoA Somerset cheese exporter has been telling us they hope to brave the brunt of Trumps tariffs. Barber's Cheese has been hit with a ten percent tariff. The company export a huge amount to the U.S., with warnings the consumer will be hit the worst. Charlie Barber helps run the business, he said: "I think probably safe to say we we were expecting 20 percent tariffs to come our way.
South West composer helps to make world's most famous artwork accessible to all

1 week ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

It's part of a ground-breaking collaboration. Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 4 hours agoA groundbreaking collaboration is opening new opportunities for more than 2 million people living with sight loss in the UK1 to engage with and appreciate some of the most famous artworks in the world.
Taunton and Wellington MP joins call for action over sewage

1 week ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

Gideon Amos wants the see the regulator, Ofwat, scrapped. Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 5 hours agoThe MP for Taunton and Wellington, Gideon Amos, is backing calls for the scrapping of water regulator Ofwat after shocking new figures on the discharge of sewage were revealed. Last year, Wessex Water pumped 404,880 hours-worth of sewage into waterways, according to new data published on Thursday.
QR code scams on the rise in Somerset

1 week ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

New data has shown a major jump in recorded offences. Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 11 hours agoData has revealed a stark rise in the amount of QR scams plaguing Somerset car parks. Police data shows that 71 offences have been recorded by Avon and Somerset Police between 2019 to 2024. With the biggest jump of 34 offences in 2024.
Somerset youth mentor backs calls to ban children from social media

2 weeks ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Hannah Richardson |Eleanor Busby

It's after a new survey has revealed how long under 16s spend on technology. Author: Hannah Richardson & Eleanor Busby (PA) Published 6 hours agoNearly a quarter of children spend more than four hours a day on an internet-enabled device, a survey for the Children's Commissioner has suggested.
Regional legal powerhouse launches 1 April 2025

2 weeks ago | growthyorkshire.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

Two of Lincolnshire’s and Yorkshire’s leading law firms have merged on 1 April 2025. Wilkin Chapman LLP and Rollits LLP have merged under the trading name of Wilkin Chapman Rollits. The new firm has more than 500 people including 70 partners and has a combined annual turnover of £40 million. It operates from six locations: Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley. It is the largest law firm operating out of both Lincolnshire and Yorkshire and has a combined history of more than 300 years.