'Death of the High Street' - Rising Costs Threaten Somerset Estate Agents and Renters Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerset businessrates highstreet rentersrights estateagents renters landlords smallbusiness shopclosures legislation A significant increase in business rates and upcoming changes to tenants' rights are casting a shadow over Somerset’s local estate agency sector. Tor Estates, with offices in Street and Glastonbury, report a staggering 50% … Read More
Celebrity Baker Richard Bertinet Faces Closure Threat After 46.6% Rent Hike Wednesday, March 4, 2026 richardbertinet bath cookeryschool rentincrease smallbusiness tourism council closure foodeducation localeconomy Celebrity baker Richard Bertinet, known for his appearances on shows like Saturday Kitchen and James Martin’s Saturday Morning, is facing a tough challenge as his Bath-based cookery school, the Bertinet Kitchen, … Read More
Celebrity Baker Richard Bertinet Denounces 47% Rent Hike on Bath Cookery School Friday, February 13, 2026 bertinet bath baking cookery business rentincrease smallbusiness council rent housing Celebrity baker Richard Bertinet, known for his appearances on shows like Saturday Kitchen and James Martin’s Saturday Morning, has voiced his shock and frustration after receiving a 47% rent increase on his Bath … Read More
Celebrity Baker Richard Bertinet Criticizes 47% Rent Hike on Bath Cookery School Friday, February 13, 2026 richardbertinet bath rentincrease smallbusiness cookeryschool localeconomy independentbusiness bakery council hospitality Richard Bertinet, a celebrated chef known for his appearances on Saturday Kitchen and James Martin’s Saturday Morning, has voiced his frustration after receiving a staggering 47% rent increase for his cookery school in … Read More
Lockdown-born Bath business named one of UK’s most inspiring firms Saturday, November 29, 2025 smallbiz100 bath lockdown smallbusiness literature crafts independent entrepreneurship americanexpress recognition Born out of a creative spark during the 2020 lockdown, Literary Craft Parlour has grown from a passion project to a globally admired small business. Founded by Marianne Coote in Bath, this online shop transforms a love of … Read More
Stationery Shop Launches Fundraiser to Secure New Home Following Rent Hike Thursday, November 20, 2025 stationery fundraiser bath relocation rent increase vintage printers support smallbusiness After 11 years at Walcot Street, Bath’s beloved stationery shop Meticulous Ink faces a new challenge: a significant rent increase forces them to seek a permanent new home. To make this move possible, owner Athena Cauley-Yu … Read More