Family-Run Yeovil Business Enters Administration After Decades of Service Thursday, February 26, 2026 yeovil administration insolvency hardware familybusiness finance loans receivership toolrepair closure Miles Tool & Machinery Centre Ltd, a family-owned business that has been a cornerstone of Yeovil’s specialist hardware, paint, and glass supply industry for over 50 years, has ceased trading and entered administration. … Read More
End of an Era as Family-Run Newsagent Closes After Over 100 Years Sunday, November 30, 2025 burnhamonsea newsagent familybusiness closure retirement community mentalhealth charity somerset legacy After more than a century of serving the community, GW Hurley Newsagents has closed its doors for the final time. Established in 1919, this iconic Burnham-On-Sea shop was operated by three generations of the same family, most … Read More
Somerset Fish and Chip Shop Celebrated as One of the UK’s Best in 2026 National Awards Saturday, September 6, 2025 nationalfishchipawards knightsfishrestaurant fishandchips uktakeaways britishcuisine somerset culinaryawards traditionalfood foodexcellence familybusiness The National Fish & Chip Awards have unveiled their 2026 shortlist, highlighting the 40 finest takeaways across the UK. Among these culinary contenders is Knights Fish Restaurant from Glastonbury, Somerset, a … Read More
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