Business

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

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

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

Howard's in Taunton's Independent Quarter

Howard's in Taunton's Independent Quarter

Four Somerset employers named and shamed for minimum wage breaches

The Esplanade hotel in Minehead has applied for a licence to sell alcohol and play music

The Esplanade hotel in Minehead has applied for a licence to sell alcohol and play music

Minehead hotel seeks licence to sell alcohol and play music until midnight

China Star on St John Street in Bridgwater

China Star on St John Street in Bridgwater

Chinese takeaway

Popular Chinese takeaway fined £80,000 for hiring illegal workers

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

A petition, signed by nearly 15,000 people, asked for a new ban to be introduced at supermarkets across the UK

A petition, signed by nearly 15,000 people, asked for a new ban to be introduced at supermarkets across the UK

Government responds to calls for major change in UK supermarket rules

Crystal Kebabs Taunton after it closed.

Crystal Kebabs Taunton after it closed.

Taunton kebab shop fined £40,000 for employing 'illegal workers'

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 to allow 270 Henry vacuum fans to tour Somerset factory

Leonardo's early careers community raised £64,000 over two years for ANDYSMANCLUB and Yeovil Free Wheelers Blood Bikes

Leonardo's early careers community raised £64,000 over two years for ANDYSMANCLUB and Yeovil Free Wheelers Blood Bikes

Andy's Man Club

Young Leonardo engineers raise £64,000 for two Somerset charities

A Taunton small business owner says he's prepared to lose trade in order to join the counter-protest in town

A Taunton small business owner says he's prepared to lose trade in order to join the counter-protest in town

Taunton shop owner to close business to join town's latest counter-protest

Joe Black Coffee Roasters dates back to 1950 and supplies coffee to businesses across the UK.

Joe Black Coffee Roasters dates back to 1950 and supplies coffee to businesses across the UK.

UK coffee company set to close after 76 years as it enters voluntary liquidation

Natalia takes the shape of many Disney princesses.

Natalia takes the shape of many Disney princesses.

Somerset teenager turns princess role into thriving party business

McDonald's has teased a new feature, resulting in customers attempting to figure out what's next for the fast food chain

McDonald's has teased a new feature, resulting in customers attempting to figure out what's next for the fast food chain

McDonald's drops cryptic clue after Monopoly ends for good after 20 years

Gideon Amos: My Bill would let police close illegal shops immediately

The Newt Estate has purchased a Somerset pub/hotel that has been around for 600 years and is closing next month.

The Newt Estate has purchased a Somerset pub/hotel that has been around for 600 years and is closing next month.

Historic Somerset pub to close after 600 years with final farewell party

Torre Cider Farm, near Washford, is one of Somerset's best-known traditional cider producers.

Torre Cider Farm, near Washford, is one of Somerset's best-known traditional cider producers.

Somerset cider farm closes to public amid financial pressures after 11 years

The Salthouse in Clevedon.

The Salthouse in Clevedon.

Wetherspoon to expand into Somerset town after takeover bid for existing pub

The Town Yard has opened its doors in Shepton Mallet.

The Town Yard has opened its doors in Shepton Mallet.

New Somerset venue opens with sports bar, arcade and huge food challenges

Owner of beloved barbershop in Somerset town celebrates 20 years in business

Tom Carson, left, with Chris Rea in their onesies

Tom Carson, left, with Chris Rea in their onesies

Looking Back: When an ex-Wellington School hockey star went on Dragons' Den

Erla Garden Joinery owner and operator Aiden Matterface

Erla Garden Joinery owner and operator Aiden Matterface

Wells garden joinery company named Postsaver’s installer of the year

Letter: A County Gazette article recalled fond Singh family memories

Travel firm operating tours of UK and European hotspots ordered to close

Albert Goodman has welcomed 29 new starters into its development programme

Albert Goodman has welcomed 29 new starters into its development programme

Albert Goodman welcomes 29 new trainees to development programme

65 High Street has closed for emergency maintenance works

65 High Street has closed for emergency maintenance works

Somerset high street venue announces sudden emergency closure

Primark is making a major change to how shoppers buy its clothes and homeware, with home delivery planned for Great Britain.

Primark is making a major change to how shoppers buy its clothes and homeware, with home delivery planned for Great Britain.

Primark shoppers set for major change as delivery plans revealed

MP demands Andy Burnham bring forward new Musgrove Park maternity unit

Charlotte Humber, supporter engagement officer from Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, with Peppe Carullo, café manager at Rumwell Farm Shop

Charlotte Humber, supporter engagement officer from Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, with Peppe Carullo, café manager at Rumwell Farm Shop

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Somerset quiz night to raise funds for life-saving air ambulance

Amanda-Louise Funeral Services is in the running for the professional services and services to local communities categories at this year’s Female Business Awards

Amanda-Louise Funeral Services is in the running for the professional services and services to local communities categories at this year’s Female Business Awards

Funeral directors

Minehead funeral business named finalist in two award categories

Next in Clarks Village is set to close.

Next in Clarks Village is set to close.

Next to close major Somerset store before Christmas

Signs went up as it seemed that the popular Ludarcurst Pizzeria is 'coming soon' to a large, prominent space in Taunton Town Centre.

Signs went up as it seemed that the popular Ludarcurst Pizzeria is 'coming soon' to a large, prominent space in Taunton Town Centre.

Taunton pizzeria owner sorry after signs implied it was relocating

Jobs have been lost as a UK pub and restaurant giant closes its sites after more than 50 years in business.

Jobs have been lost as a UK pub and restaurant giant closes its sites after more than 50 years in business.

UK pub and restaurant giant closes Somerset sites after more than 50 years

Letter: My childhood memories of New Look founder Tom Singh

Letter: Fond memories of New Look founder Mr Singh

A look inside the Toybox in Minehead.

A look inside the Toybox in Minehead.

Town's much-loved toy shop opens new store after leaving historic location

Queens College apprentice Jack Frampton was named a double bronze winner at the Great British Business & Community Awards

Queens College apprentice Jack Frampton was named a double bronze winner at the Great British Business & Community Awards

Apprenticeships

Taunton apprentice, aged 17, wins two national awards

The Perkin Warbeck in Taunton.

The Perkin Warbeck in Taunton.

J D Wetherspoon

Taunton pub set to slash prices for one day and one day only

A free Nationwide benefits checker has helped households uncover an average £555 a month in potential extra income as families struggle with summer costs.

A free Nationwide benefits checker has helped households uncover an average £555 a month in potential extra income as families struggle with summer costs.

Nationwide warns millions could be missing out on £555 a month

Glastonbury Brewers Fayre pub and restaurant is among the sites lost as parent company Whitbread closes all its UK sites.

Glastonbury Brewers Fayre pub and restaurant is among the sites lost as parent company Whitbread closes all its UK sites.

Major restaurant chain closes Somerset sites after 45 years in business

St Giles column: Could your business benefit from volunteering with us?

A new automobile garage has opened in Taunton.

A new automobile garage has opened in Taunton.

New garage opens at Taunton site left unoccupied for eight years

Oh Evaristo is located on Paul Street in Taunton

Oh Evaristo is located on Paul Street in Taunton

Taunton town centre shop could soon sell alcohol as bid for licence lodged

A former HSBC bank in Somerset has reopened as a new bakery.

A former HSBC bank in Somerset has reopened as a new bakery.

I tried the Somerset bakery which used to be a HSBC bank - here's what I thought

For Alison, seeing generations of locals return to the business has been a personal highlight.

For Alison, seeing generations of locals return to the business has been a personal highlight.

Taunton hair salon celebrates 40 years in business

How a Sikh migrant cycling Somerset lanes helped inspire a much-loved fashion brand

Somerset TGJones stores are closing as 'everything must go'.

Somerset TGJones stores are closing as 'everything must go'.

Four Somerset TGJones stores set to close as retailer plans to make cuts

Wayfairer Travel specialises in tailor-made holiday packages to destinations worldwide, including the Maldives, Japan, and Peru.

Wayfairer Travel specialises in tailor-made holiday packages to destinations worldwide, including the Maldives, Japan, and Peru.

UK travel company suspends all services as holidaymakers warned 'do not travel'

Simon Helliar-Moore, of Crescent Funeral Services

Simon Helliar-Moore, of Crescent Funeral Services

Interview: Meet the Taunton funeral director who helped bury the Krays

Tim Williams with Justin Sargent OBE

Tim Williams with Justin Sargent OBE

BAFTA-winning producer launches new podcast about the South West