Sherborne: Somerset’s Charming Market Town Where Community Triumphs Over Chains Sunday, September 14, 2025 sherborne somerset independents community highstreet tourism localbusiness markettown entrepreneurship lifestyle Nestled on the River Yeo in north-west Dorset, Sherborne is a picturesque market town renowned for its honey-coloured historic buildings and scenic Blackmore Vale surroundings. This charming town has cultivated a vibrant high … Read More
Sherborne: A Charming Market Town Where Community Defies Big Chains to Support Independents Sunday, September 14, 2025 sherborne dorset independent business community market highstreet tourism localsupport entrepreneurship Nestled on the River Yeo in northwest Dorset, Sherborne is a picturesque market town known for its historic honey-coloured buildings and scenic surrounding countryside of the Blackmore Vale. What sets Sherborne apart is not … Read More
Dragons’ Den Star from Poole Secures $50 Million Valuation After “Best Pitch Ever” Thursday, September 4, 2025 dragonsden entrepreneurship poole gener8 dataprivacy techstartups investment samjones businessgrowth innovation Sam Jones, an ambitious entrepreneur from Poole, has unveiled the incredible success of his company, Gener8, which is now valued at $50 million. The breakthrough came after two investments on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den in 2021, … Read More
Real-Life Pound Shop in Paignton Hits the Market at Just £1 Monday, September 1, 2025 paignton property commercial auction bargain hyderoad devon retail investment entrepreneurship A once-neglected commercial property in the bustling centre of Paignton, Devon, is up for auction this week, starting at the astonishingly low price of just £1. The premises, formerly used as a sandwich bar and estate agency … Read More
New Somerset Boutique Brings Fashion and Community Spirit Back to Watchet Saturday, July 19, 2025 boutique fashion community watchet resilience localbusiness somerset entrepreneurship affordability inclusivity Tucked away behind a hardware store in the seaside town of Watchet lies Maria’s Casual Wear, a vibrant new clothing boutique that opened its doors in April. More than just a retail space, it embodies resilience, community, … Read More
'I started my business from my bedroom and now it's loved by an F1 driver' Saturday, July 5, 2025 entrepreneurship sustainability footwear formula1 recycling startups innovation motorsport business fashion sport Alex Witty, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Bath, transformed his bedroom into a makeshift workshop during the Covid lockdown, launching a sustainable shoe business now favored by Formula 1 drivers. While studying sustainable … Read More