Small businesses2 days ago'I turned a lockdown hobby into my own business'Abi Smith started posting baking videos during lockdown and now runs a market stall.2 days ago2 days agoCake shed owner vows to carry on after theftCustomers rally around an honesty-box cake shed after a theft attracted millions of views online.2 days ago6 days agoShopkeeper 'humbled' by support over parking costsDaniel Adams took North Somerset Council to court to try to have free parking restored in Clevedon.6 days ago7 Aug 2026Jeweller 'priced out' of Christmas market stall this yearAlex says a change in operator and rise in costs means this is the first winter she will not be renting a stall.7 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Meet the teens building businesses while at schoolAlthough they are still in full-time education, their work is being supported family.5 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Teen's taste of success with pizza van businessJake Darley, 17, started saving to invest in his business when he was 14.1 Aug 20267 Jul 2026The aquatics store that 'inspired' a communityThe Goldfish Bowl in Oxford announces its closure after nearly 70 years in business.7 Jul 20266 Jul 2026'Heatwave turned high street into a ghost town'Some shops in Dorchester say they reduced hours or closed during the hot weather due to a lack of customers.6 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Last mail plane is end of an era for flower sellerMail delivery to the UK will now be done by sea freight.3 Jul 2026...
