September 14, 2026
Seafood Saviour: Rockfish’s Mitch Tonks
From fishmonger to chef, food writer to CEO, a passion for British seafood is at the heart of Mitch Tonks’ work. We chat to this champion of the fishing industry about his life in seafood…
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Coastal Businesses
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August 10, 2026
Buy a Business on the Coast
Thinking about moving to the seaside and starting a coastal business? Here are some fantastic options on the market right now!
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August 5, 2026
Ecotribo: Transforming Ghost Fishing Nets to Beautiful Homewares
On the rugged shores of North Devon, Tyrone and Carrie Probert are transforming discarded ghost fishing nets into beautiful homewares and building a sustainable life by the sea
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June 24, 2026
Weaving the Welsh Coast
Traditional craftsmanship is thriving in Pembrokeshire. Louise Clarke, director at Melin Tregwynt, shares the story of how this once family-owned business has survived by becoming a trust owned by its employees
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June 17, 2026
The Welsh Sustainable Sea Farm Supplying Michelin-Starred Restaurants
A Welsh community-led organisation, Câr-y-Môr, is transforming perceptions of what is possible in terms of sustainability when farming seafood for our tables.
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June 17, 2026
Wild Spirits – Passion for Foraging Transformed Into an Inspiring Business
Captivated by the rugged charm of Cornwall's coastline, Alex Palmer-Samborne shared with Susie Atkinson how he transformed his passion for the outdoors into an inspiring business venture.
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June 6, 2026
Business by the Sea: Cynthia Lawrence-John and Rae Jones
Relocating from London to Kent brought designers Cynthia Lawrence-John and Rae Jones together. Now, they run WerkHaus Margate, selling utilitarian womenswear. Words: Caroline Wheater
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May 2, 2026
Business by the Sea: Georgie Roberts, Wanderlust Life
Georgie Roberts, the founder of popular coastal jewellery brand Wanderlust Life, gathers inspiration for her designs during beautiful summers spent on the North Devon coast.
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November 3, 2025
Sea Sisters: an Artisanal Fish Cannery
During lockdown Charlotte Dawe and Angus Cowen moved to the coast and launched Sea Sisters, an artisanal fish cannery – a salty love letter to the British coastline
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September 22, 2025
Harbour & Tide: From the Catwalk to the Coast
Harbour & Tide in Margate is more than just a shop selling joyful and useful beach-themed wares – for former fashion stylist Katy Lassen, it’s the realisation of a lifelong dream
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July 14, 2025
The Bookshop by the Sea
TikTok-famous, award-winning, and born of bibliotherapy and belonging, this Aberystwyth independent is a soulful coastal sanctuary
