Stories
Founded in 1777, Kent has more to offer than a date on a box. Its factory, archive and product range reveal a working manufacturer—and why the origin of each brush still matters.
Wild Root tells us its packaged products grew out of its working café in Halsall. Having tried two of its pickles, we can see the appeal of a jar with a clear job to do on the plate.
A useful origin story tells you more than where a business puts its flag. Here are eight words that help you understand what happened to a product, and where.
Gifts are messages, not objects. Here’s why local, story-led gifting always feels more thoughtful—and why we built The Local around it.
Independent producers are the heartbeat of our culture, supporting them isn’t just a nice idea—it’s essential, now more than ever.
The Local didn’t start with a business plan. It started with a daydream on a steam train. Here’s how that moment became a new way to gift.