The Crusty Cob, a beloved artisan bakery chain with a storied 55-year history, has taken the painstaking decision to shut down its operations and close all nine of its shops in Devon and Somerset. The Tubbs family, who have nurtured the business through various generations since its inception in Exeter, have cited insurmountable financial challenges as the cause for closure. With a workforce of 102 people across branches in locations such as Exeter, Exmouth, Ottery St Mary, Honiton, Budleigh