South West Seaside Town’s High Street Struggles Amid Supermarket Expansion Saturday, September 20, 2025 weymouth highstreet supermarkets independentshops dorset retail economy localbusiness competition community Weymouth, a picturesque coastal town in Dorset, is renowned for its vibrant independent retailers, but local traders are growing increasingly concerned about the surge of major supermarket chains encroaching on their … Read More
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
Win a Year’s Supply of Charlie Bigham’s Meals at Wells Food Festival with Tray Upcycling Wednesday, August 27, 2025 wellsfoodfestival charliebigham upcycling sustainability somerset foodcompetition localbusiness ecofriendly heritage readymeals This year’s Wells Food Festival, held on Sunday, October 12, offers an exciting opportunity for visitors to win a year’s supply of Charlie Bigham’s meals. The Somerset-based company, celebrating its fifth year as the … Read More
Somerset Beer Brand Revived Months After Brewery Closure Tuesday, August 19, 2025 exmoor somerset brewery beer ale hogsback craftbeer wiveliscombe breweryclosure localbusiness A cherished Somerset beer brand has been given a new lease on life after the closure of its original brewery. After Exmoor Ales ceased brewing at its Golden Hill site in Wiveliscombe earlier this year “with a heavy heart,” … Read More
Pub Bought During Pandemic Thrives in Somerset Village, Welcomes Emmerdale Star Monday, August 4, 2025 pub sometown thelion somerset community lockdown refurbishment localbusiness emmerdale heritage Nestled in the quaint Somerset village of West Pennard, between Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet, The Lion pub is flourishing—despite being acquired during the turbulent Covid-19 pandemic. This historic establishment, dating … 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