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
South West Independent Paradise Bucking the High Street Closure Trend Saturday, May 24, 2025 bridport independents highstreet market dorset community heritage retail smallbusiness ropemaking “If you can’t get it in Bridport, then you probably don’t need it,” says Ian Bark with a smile as he guides us through this beloved Dorset market town where he once served as mayor. While many UK high … Read More