UK Family Holiday Park Faces Sale Amidst Inheritance Tax Reform Wednesday, August 20, 2025 inheritance tax holidayparks familybusiness coastandcountry ukbusiness estateplanning taxreform jobs hospitality A family-owned holiday park business in the UK is confronting difficult decisions, including selling some of its properties and potentially making staff redundancies, due to upcoming inheritance tax reforms. Ian James, owner … Read More
Taste: Sidmouth’s Beloved Artisan Ice Cream Shop with a Cult Following Sunday, August 10, 2025 gelato sidmouth artisan familybusiness community icecream handcrafted awardwinning seaside legacy Nestled along Sidmouth’s sun-kissed seafront, a queue of eager customers savours something truly special: handcrafted, creamy gelato from Taste. For over a decade, this family-run ice cream parlour has risen from humble … Read More
South West's Taste: A Beloved Ice Cream Haven with a Cult Following Sunday, August 10, 2025 icecream gelato sidmouth familybusiness artisan community awardwinning seasonal local craftsmanship If you’ve ever found yourself warming under the summer sun along Sidmouth’s picturesque seafront, indulging in a creamy, handcrafted gelato cone, chances are you’ve experienced the magic of Taste—the South … Read More
Otter Garden Centres Expands Family-Run Legacy with Acquisition of Whitehall Garden Centre in Somerset Saturday, July 12, 2025 otter whitehall gardencentre acquisition familybusiness sustainability plants norfolk expansion nurseries Otter Garden Centres has broadened its footprint with the acquisition of Whitehall Garden Centre in Whitchurch, near Bristol. This marks the eighth location to join Otter’s expanding portfolio, underscoring its commitment to … Read More
Otter Garden Centres Expands Family Legacy with Acquisition of Whitehall Garden Centre in Somerset Saturday, July 12, 2025 otter whitehall gardencentre acquisition familybusiness sustainability plants somerset horticulture expansion Otter Garden Centres has enhanced its footprint in the southwest with the acquisition of Whitehall Garden Centre in Whitchurch, near Bristol. This marks the eighth site to join Otter’s expanding portfolio, which remains … Read More
Heartfelt 'Use It or Lose It' Plea to Save Beloved Shepton Mallet Cobbler After 30 Years Saturday, May 31, 2025 cobbler sheptonmallet familybusiness independentshops localbusiness shoerepair community smallbusiness tradeskill retail After more than three decades serving the Shepton Mallet community, The Shepton Cobbler shop is facing the threat of closure unless locals start returning to support this cherished family business. In a town that has already … Read More