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The Pudding Stop Closes, 30 Jobs Lost in Hertfordshire

10/2/2025

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The Pudding Stop, led by Johnny Shepherd, a former contestant on The Great British Bake Off, has closed bakery operations after significant challenges. Shepherd appeals to other businesses to hire his former staff.
30 jobs were lost across Hertfordshire shops in St Albans, Harpenden, and Radlett.
The Pudding Stop began in 2011 with a mobile unit at St Albans Station.

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Story summary

The Pudding Stop, led by Johnny Shepherd, a former contestant on The Great British Bake Off, has closed bakery operations after significant challenges. Shepherd appeals to other businesses to hire his former staff.
30 jobs were lost across Hertfordshire shops in St Albans, Harpenden, and Radlett.
The Pudding Stop began in 2011 with a mobile unit at St Albans Station.