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The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton is set to drop the stage curtain for a final time at the end of October is more funding isn't secured

Brewhouse Theatre

External funding needed to save Taunton Brewhouse theatre, says council

A High Street business in Taunton is closing down less than 18 months after it opened its doors for the first time.

A High Street business in Taunton is closing down less than 18 months after it opened its doors for the first time.

Shock as Taunton business set to close after less than 18 months

Police were called to reports of a man

Police were called to reports of a man

Avon and Somerset Police

Man dies after police called to incident at Somerset Morrisons

Emergency services responding to the incident.

Emergency services responding to the incident.

Avon and Somerset Police

Two people treated by paramedics after vehicle fire on M5 in Somerset

A site just off the A371, near Cheddar, was planned to become a new travellers' living space.

A site just off the A371, near Cheddar, was planned to become a new travellers' living space.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller

Plans for new traveller site near major Somerset A-road refused

The former co-op and post office on the Avenue closed on June 9 this year.

The former co-op and post office on the Avenue closed on June 9 this year.

Former Somerset Co-op and Post Office up for sale after nearly 50 years

Wells city centre is just minutes from the new development

Wells city centre is just minutes from the new development

Houses for sale

New housing development in historic Somerset area to launch next month

Motorists are set to experience reduced speed limits and closures on the M5, which could lead to disruption.

Motorists are set to experience reduced speed limits and closures on the M5, which could lead to disruption.

M5 speed limit to be cut as weeks of closures planned in Somerset

Kasper Stankiewicz, 20, of Congresbury, North Somerset.

Kasper Stankiewicz, 20, of Congresbury, North Somerset.

Man who killed 'caring' teenager in Somerset crash jailed for dangerous driving

Chard-based Numatic International is opening its doors as part of National Manufacturing Day on Thursday, September 24

Chard-based Numatic International is opening its doors as part of National Manufacturing Day on Thursday, September 24

Numatic confirms redundancies in Somerset as staff offered alternative roles

Alex holding his daughter Ella.

Alex holding his daughter Ella.

'Amazing' little Somerset girl to celebrate first birthday after miracle recovery

Tim Beer who is on a mission to reinstate the old boundary markings sign between Somerset and Dorset.

Tim Beer who is on a mission to reinstate the old boundary markings sign between Somerset and Dorset.

'We can't keep destroying our history': Man's mission to save key heritage markers

A lorry fire has broken out on the M5 in Somerset this morning (Tuesday, September 22)

A lorry fire has broken out on the M5 in Somerset this morning (Tuesday, September 22)

National Highways update as vehicle fire causes miles of M5 delays in Somerset

Huge delays on M5 in Somerset after vehicle fire - LIVE

Huge delays on M5 in Somerset after vehicle fire - LIVE

Huge delays on M5 in Somerset after vehicle fire

News

The four-bedroom detached house in Minehead has gone on the market for £560,000

The four-bedroom detached house in Minehead has gone on the market for £560,000

Coastal house with four bedrooms and town views on sale for £560,000

Action Against Foxhunting protest outside the full council meeting in Bridgwater

Action Against Foxhunting protest outside the full council meeting in Bridgwater

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset protesters demand tougher council stance on fox and stag hunting

Youngsters have deemed the Pump Track a great success

Youngsters have deemed the Pump Track a great success

Town's new pump track proves a smash hit after opening earlier than planned

Bridgwater Services on the M5.

Bridgwater Services on the M5.

Three M5 services in Somerset named among the ten worst in the UK in new list

Wayne Stoodley.

Wayne Stoodley.

Taunton Crown Court

Somerset man sentenced for carrying knife and knuckle duster in public

The team at the restaurant celebrating the official reopening.

The team at the restaurant celebrating the official reopening.

Popular Somerset restaurant officially reopens following devastating fire

Site of proposed farm shop at Home Farm in Dunster

Site of proposed farm shop at Home Farm in Dunster

New farm shop selling 'local produce' planned off Somerset A-road

Misfits Carnival Club member Chloë working on their accessible cart build

Misfits Carnival Club member Chloë working on their accessible cart build

Bridgwater Carnival

Sneak peek of unique carnival cart as club calls for new members

Only four fixed energy deals currently beat the October price cap, with the cheapest tariffs just 2% lower.

Only four fixed energy deals currently beat the October price cap, with the cheapest tariffs just 2% lower.

Cheaper energy deals are vanishing as wholesale prices surge and bills tipped to rise

The latest disruption affected flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England on Monday

The latest disruption affected flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England on Monday

Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and more airlines demand action after further disruption

The AA is calling for an extension and increase to the current fuel duty cut, warning that small businesses and rural diesel users are under the most pressure.

The AA is calling for an extension and increase to the current fuel duty cut, warning that small businesses and rural diesel users are under the most pressure.

Diesel prices near record highs as AA issues fuel price warning

The five-bedroom house dating back to the 1600s has gone on the market near Yeovil for £780,000

The five-bedroom house dating back to the 1600s has gone on the market near Yeovil for £780,000

Five-bed Grade II-listed house on market near Somerset town for £780,000

Plans unveiled to transform former Debenhams building in Taunton

The No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester is in Somerset as part of a journey between Taunton and Penzance.

The No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester is in Somerset as part of a journey between Taunton and Penzance.

West Somerset Railway

Unique 1950s steam locomotive to visit Somerset railway

Goldenstones Leisure Centre on Brunswick Street in Yeovil

Goldenstones Leisure Centre on Brunswick Street in Yeovil

Council-backed leisure centre discounts to end in Somerset on January 1

The A38 is set to close on a stretch which connects drivers between Somerset and Devon.

The A38 is set to close on a stretch which connects drivers between Somerset and Devon.

Key A-road on Somerset border to close for major roadworks

A recent 'incident' on the West Somerset Railway line has led to safety measures being introduced.

A recent 'incident' on the West Somerset Railway line has led to safety measures being introduced.

West Somerset Railway

'Incident' on Somerset railway prompts safety improvements

Entrance to the travellers' site on Oxen Lane in North Curry

Entrance to the travellers' site on Oxen Lane in North Curry

Conservative Party

Former council leader slams enforcement delay at Somerset travellers' site

Bristol Airport flights have been cancelled today (September 21).

Bristol Airport flights have been cancelled today (September 21).

Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport flights cancelled and delayed amid another air traffic control issue

Harmonie-Blake Mullan, 14, from Wiveliscombe, died suddenly last month

Harmonie-Blake Mullan, 14, from Wiveliscombe, died suddenly last month

Somerset community left in shock by sudden death of girl, 14

The A30 near the Somerset border was closed for several hours due to the incident yesterday, Sunday September 20

The A30 near the Somerset border was closed for several hours due to the incident yesterday, Sunday September 20

Three taken to hospital after car overturns on Somerset border A-road

Celebrating the life of Dr Chris Cutting

Celebrating the life of Dr Chris Cutting

Tributes paid to Taunton doctor who founded town's first A&E

The beloved Taunton theatre is set to celebrate its 50th birthday next year

The beloved Taunton theatre is set to celebrate its 50th birthday next year

Taunton Brewhouse to close in October unless new funding found

Somerset is experiencing rising demand for children's services

Somerset is experiencing rising demand for children's services

Conservative Party

'Rapid improvement' in Somerset SEND children moving to new schools

UK Today

Dorset drivers warned as diesel prices reach near record highs

Britain sometimes has so much 'free' electricity it pays wind farms to switch off

Who was named the first Star Baker on the Great British Bake Off?

Were any of the bakers sent home on the Great British Bake Off?

Bake Off fans share their verdict on 'fantastic' new judge Nigella Lawson

EastEnders spoils character's emotional exit after releasing episode on BBC iPlayer

Sport

First woman: Taunton AC's Alie Murray-Gourlay

Looking Back: When a home hero won the Taunton 10k women's race

The Smash Padel team at the group's newest site in Taunton.

The Smash Padel team at the group's newest site in Taunton.

Six covered padel courts open to public at Taunton school venue

The prize-winners from the ladies' autumn meeting at Wedmore Golf Club

The prize-winners from the ladies' autumn meeting at Wedmore Golf Club

Ange Tanner wins Wedmore ladies’ golf meet by seven points

New Padel facility planning proposed in Somerset

New Padel facility planning proposed in Somerset

New indoor padel venue could serve up one of Somerset's fastest-growing sports

Somerset cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore is set to host a charity golf day for his son Dougie, who was born with a cleft lip and palate

Somerset cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore is set to host a charity golf day for his son Dougie, who was born with a cleft lip and palate

Somerset cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore to host charity golf day

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Property Plus

The four-bedroom detached house in Minehead has gone on the market for £560,000

The four-bedroom detached house in Minehead has gone on the market for £560,000

Coastal house with four bedrooms and town views on sale for £560,000

Wells city centre is just minutes from the new development

Wells city centre is just minutes from the new development

Houses for sale

New housing development in historic Somerset area to launch next month

The five-bedroom house dating back to the 1600s has gone on the market near Yeovil for £780,000

The five-bedroom house dating back to the 1600s has gone on the market near Yeovil for £780,000

Five-bed Grade II-listed house on market near Somerset town for £780,000

Aerial view of the Orchard Grove development in Taunton, one of several new housing development in the area

Aerial view of the Orchard Grove development in Taunton, one of several new housing development in the area

Latest Somerset house prices revealed - as the county bucks the regional trend

The four-bedroom period property in Badgworth, near Axbridge, is being offered for sale at £750,000

The four-bedroom period property in Badgworth, near Axbridge, is being offered for sale at £750,000

Four-bedroom period house with studio near village on sale for £750k

Somerset rental prices remain cheaper than elsewhere - but costs are creeping up in the county

Somerset rental prices remain cheaper than elsewhere - but costs are creeping up in the county

How much it costs to live in Somerset now as rents soar again

The three-bedroom barn conversion is on the market near Yeovil for offers over £600,000

The three-bedroom barn conversion is on the market near Yeovil for offers over £600,000

Three-bed barn conversion listed for sale in Somerset town for £600,000

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Business

The former co-op and post office on the Avenue closed on June 9 this year.

Former Somerset Co-op and Post Office up for sale after nearly 50 years

A High Street business in Taunton is closing down less than 18 months after it opened its doors for the first time.

A High Street business in Taunton is closing down less than 18 months after it opened its doors for the first time.

Shock as Taunton business set to close after less than 18 months

Site of proposed farm shop at Home Farm in Dunster

Site of proposed farm shop at Home Farm in Dunster

New farm shop selling 'local produce' planned off Somerset A-road

Wells Food Festival organisers are aware of 'scam emails' targeting people.

Wells Food Festival organisers are aware of 'scam emails' targeting people.

Somerset festival organisers issue warning to traders over scam payment emails

The Smash Padel team at the group's newest site in Taunton.

The Smash Padel team at the group's newest site in Taunton.

Six covered padel courts open to public at Taunton school venue

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Farmer

Site of proposed farm shop at Home Farm in Dunster

New farm shop selling 'local produce' planned off Somerset A-road

The Bowdens Farm Business Park on the B3168 Hambridge Road in Hambridge

The Bowdens Farm Business Park on the B3168 Hambridge Road in Hambridge

Rural Somerset business park to expand with new workshops and storage

Adam Dance: The government must act on Bluetongue testing delays

Mumpfest 2026 is coming to Burrowbridge in Somerset

Mumpfest 2026 is coming to Burrowbridge in Somerset

Somerset farm to host music and food festival after ‘tough’ summer

Adam Dance: Here are my priorities for Yeovil as Parliament returns

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National Sport

Will Jacks, centre, starred for England at Chester-le-Street (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Will Jacks, centre, starred for England at Chester-le-Street (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Harry Brook feels Will Jacks growing into fresh role as England beat Sri Lanka

Will Jacks took five for 22 having earlier hit 46 not out (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Will Jacks took five for 22 having earlier hit 46 not out (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Will Jacks powers England to opening ODI win over Sri Lanka

Hurricane Fly has died at the age of 22 (David Davies/PA)

Hurricane Fly has died at the age of 22 (David Davies/PA)

Dual Champion Hurdle winner Hurricane Fly dies aged 22

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans following victory in the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday September 6, 2026.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans following victory in the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday September 6, 2026.

Mikel Arteta ‘agrees new contract’ as head coach of Arsenal

Katie Boulter reacts with disappointment during her loss to Linda Noskova (Andy Wong/AP)

Katie Boulter reacts with disappointment during her loss to Linda Noskova (Andy Wong/AP)

Britain beaten in BJK Cup as opponents Czechia hailed as ‘strongest team here’

Meriden after winning the Listowel Stakes (Thomas Weekes/PA)

Meriden after winning the Listowel Stakes (Thomas Weekes/PA)

Meriden back to winning ways with dominant display

Eve Johnson Houghton is chasing another big pot at Goodwood (John Walton/PA)

Eve Johnson Houghton is chasing another big pot at Goodwood (John Walton/PA)

Johnson Houghton chasing another big pot with Eabha

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National News

Police at Haslar Marina in Gosport, Hampshire after protesters arrived (Ben Mitchell/PA)

Police at Haslar Marina in Gosport, Hampshire after protesters arrived (Ben Mitchell/PA)

Dozens of migrants who refused help of French coastguard being taken ‘to Dover’

The arrests follow an attack at a Manchester synagogue in which two men died (Peter Byrne/PA)

The arrests follow an attack at a Manchester synagogue in which two men died (Peter Byrne/PA)

Two men arrested over suspected terror plot targeting Jewish community

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media during his visit to the US to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York (Toby Melville/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media during his visit to the US to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York (Toby Melville/PA)

Britain will work hard on Chagos deal resolution, PM says after Trump criticism

The US president renewed his charge that Iran had developed a missile ‘capable of hitting Europe’ (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

The US president renewed his charge that Iran had developed a missile ‘capable of hitting Europe’ (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Greenland deal protects Europe, says Trump as he hails ‘bond’ after tensions

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) meets with US President Donald Trump during his visit to the US to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York (Toby Melville/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) meets with US President Donald Trump during his visit to the US to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York (Toby Melville/PA)

US-UK relationship ‘more up’ with Burnham than Starmer, Trump claims

Emergency personnel at a fire in a semi-detached house in Stone Square in Bootle, Sefton, which claimed the lives of a woman and three children (Eleanor Barlow/PA)

Emergency personnel at a fire in a semi-detached house in Stone Square in Bootle, Sefton, which claimed the lives of a woman and three children (Eleanor Barlow/PA)

Woman and three children die in Bootle house fire

Malcolm Offord and his Reform MSPs walked out of Holyrood during a debate on independence (Jane Barlow/PA)

Malcolm Offord and his Reform MSPs walked out of Holyrood during a debate on independence (Jane Barlow/PA)

Reform MSPs in Holyrood walkout over independence debate ‘farce’

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