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Liz and Dorothy Feehan are 'very sad' to see the Taunton Brewhouse close.

Taunton Brewhouse closure leaves community 'heartbroken' as final curtain comes down

Laura Summers says the two venues form part of a bigger vision for the Somerset town she wants to give back to.

Laura Summers says the two venues form part of a bigger vision for the Somerset town she wants to give back to.

Somerset entrepreneur, 24, to open second nightlife venue in town

Glastonbury-based Sunlit Solar completed 23 installations across the South West this summer, up from 15 the previous year

Glastonbury-based Sunlit Solar completed 23 installations across the South West this summer, up from 15 the previous year

Solar installations by Glastonbury company more than triple

Michael Cahill (left) of headline sponsor Albert Goodman and David Crew, managing director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Michael Cahill (left) of headline sponsor Albert Goodman and David Crew, managing director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Somerset businesses urged to enter 2027 awards before deadline

Barratt Bristol has made a £1,500 donation to St Margaret’s Hospice Care

Barratt Bristol has made a £1,500 donation to St Margaret’s Hospice Care

Barratt Bristol donates £1,500 to Somerset hospice to fund 18 patient visits

Three pubs in the Somerset area have been named among the UK's best 100 pubs.

Three pubs in the Somerset area have been named among the UK's best 100 pubs.

Three Somerset pubs named among the UK's top 100 best pubs

Taunton Brewhouse pictured shining in the sun on its final day of operation.

Taunton Brewhouse pictured shining in the sun on its final day of operation.

Final curtain falls on Taunton Brewhouse as chair explains closure

A glimpse of the new shops set to open at Bristol Airport as part of its major transformation project.

A glimpse of the new shops set to open at Bristol Airport as part of its major transformation project.

Bristol Airport

Major supermarket brand among new stores set to open at Bristol Airport

Staff on the opening day of the new Poundstretcher store in Somerset.

Staff on the opening day of the new Poundstretcher store in Somerset.

Popular retailer opens at former Poundland Somerset store

Letter: The Budget will cause the UK's poorest households to suffer more

Salathai served customers in Bath for 23 years

Salathai served customers in Bath for 23 years

Popular family-run restaurant in Somerset closes after more than two decades

Left to right: Jason Wootton, Cllr Tricia O'Brien, Cris Wootton and Andrew Goodacre, CEO of Bira.

Left to right: Jason Wootton, Cllr Tricia O'Brien, Cris Wootton and Andrew Goodacre, CEO of Bira.

Somerset health food shop wins national high street award after public vote

One of the many trains that pass through Bishops Lydeard Station along the West Somerset Railway line.

One of the many trains that pass through Bishops Lydeard Station along the West Somerset Railway line.

West Somerset Railway

Much-loved Somerset railway seeks to become leading coastal destination

Behind the scenes of Thatchers Cider’s new Christmas advert, Saving Tasting Time, created in collaboration with Aardman

Behind the scenes of Thatchers Cider’s new Christmas advert, Saving Tasting Time, created in collaboration with Aardman

Aardman Animations

Thatchers reveals festive first with a little help from famous neighbours

Menkind opens a new store in Bath.

Menkind opens a new store in Bath.

Menkind opens new Somerset store ahead of Christmas shopping

Jenny Tucker and Matthew Lowe (pictured) have announced their new venture in Somerset dining.

Jenny Tucker and Matthew Lowe (pictured) have announced their new venture in Somerset dining.

Former Podshavers owner launches Somerset dining venture with local chef

A high street business has announced its closure in an emotional statement.

A high street business has announced its closure in an emotional statement.

Somerset high street business announces closure after 16 years

My Day volunteers helping out with Christmas Sparkle.

My Day volunteers helping out with Christmas Sparkle.

Christmas Sparkle

Christmas Sparkle

My Day volunteers help bring Christmas cheer to children in need

The lake at Mendip Adventure will open in 2027 and offer open-water swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and instructor-led sessions

The lake at Mendip Adventure will open in 2027 and offer open-water swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and instructor-led sessions

Mendip Adventure unveils activities for new 250-acre lake opening next year

Clarke Willmott LLP will continue as the principal partner and shirt sponsor for Taunton Rugby Club

Clarke Willmott LLP will continue as the principal partner and shirt sponsor for Taunton Rugby Club

Taunton Town RFC

Rugby: Clarke Willmott extends Taunton Titans sponsorship

The dedicated team of staff and volunteers outside the museum’s Town Centre frontage.

The dedicated team of staff and volunteers outside the museum’s Town Centre frontage.

Historic Taunton motor museum shortlisted for major award

Okapi & Co, founded by Jim Chetwode, is bringing its AI workshops to The Angel Café and Community Hub on Bow Street on Friday, November 13

Okapi & Co, founded by Jim Chetwode, is bringing its AI workshops to The Angel Café and Community Hub on Bow Street on Friday, November 13

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Langport to host hands-on AI workshops for work, home and website building

David Crew, managing director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

David Crew, managing director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Three South West chambers launch alliance to shape Wessex devolution plans

Premier convenience store on North Street in Martock

Premier convenience store on North Street in Martock

Somerset Premier store can keep alcohol licence despite Home Office raid

Mayor of Yeovil Tony Lock joined the H Samuel team to mark the reopening

Mayor of Yeovil Tony Lock joined the H Samuel team to mark the reopening

H Samuel Yeovil celebrates reopening after refurbishment

The online webinar aims to support local hospitality and retail businesses by increasing footfall and revenue through various promotional activities

The online webinar aims to support local hospitality and retail businesses by increasing footfall and revenue through various promotional activities

Free webinar aims to help Wellington businesses attract more visitors

Agratas chief executive officer Tom Flack (left) presenting a Millichamp and Hall cricket bat to Mr N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of India’s Tata Group

Agratas chief executive officer Tom Flack (left) presenting a Millichamp and Hall cricket bat to Mr N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of India’s Tata Group

Tata chairman gifted Somerset-made cricket bat during Agratas plant visit

A Wellington business has been left asking for help after it was broken into this week.

A Wellington business has been left asking for help after it was broken into this week.

'Huge knock back' as cash and cards stolen from family business

Vets Now Bridgwater provides overnight and weekend care for pets in Bridgwater, Taunton, and the wider Central Somerset area

Vets Now Bridgwater provides overnight and weekend care for pets in Bridgwater, Taunton, and the wider Central Somerset area

New Bridgwater emergency pet clinic opens for overnight and weekend care

The Bengal Spice, near Taunton, is among the finalists for a 'restaurant of the year' award.

The Bengal Spice, near Taunton, is among the finalists for a 'restaurant of the year' award.

Popular restaurant shortlisted for prestigious award

Savers is opening a new store in Somerset this December.

Savers is opening a new store in Somerset this December.

Former River Island store set to reopen as Savers

Military veteran Andrew Phillips is behind plans for a new off-grid glamping retreat in Somerset

Military veteran Andrew Phillips is behind plans for a new off-grid glamping retreat in Somerset

From Afghanistan to Somerset: veteran's vision for secluded wilderness escape

The whole team at The Skewer House in Taunton.

The whole team at The Skewer House in Taunton.

Beloved Taunton restaurant celebrates major milestone with surprise event

Jules Sayer, owner of Petruth Paddocks Campsite, has spoken out about the huge rise and says he simply can't afford to pay it.

Jules Sayer, owner of Petruth Paddocks Campsite, has spoken out about the huge rise and says he simply can't afford to pay it.

Somerset campsite owner speaks out on "catastrophic" 2,700 per cent rates rise

Bristol Airport waiting zone.

Bristol Airport waiting zone.

Bristol Airport

Major works begin as Bristol Airport waiting zone relocated

New owners take over beloved Somerset venue

Children’s Hospice South West is encouraging businesses across the region to join its Breakfast with Santa 2026 campaign during the Christmas season

Children’s Hospice South West is encouraging businesses across the region to join its Breakfast with Santa 2026 campaign during the Christmas season

Children's Hospice South West

South West businesses invited to host £5 Breakfast with Santa for CHSW

Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper (right) will visit Yeovil on Friday, October 23, accompanied by the town's MP, Adam Dance

Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper (right) will visit Yeovil on Friday, October 23, accompanied by the town's MP, Adam Dance

Lib Dem deputy leader to visit Yeovil businesses and cultural projects

The bank sits on the popular and tourist-heavy Market Place, just moments from Wells cathedral and Bishop's Palace.

The bank sits on the popular and tourist-heavy Market Place, just moments from Wells cathedral and Bishop's Palace.

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset high street bank reopens after overnight burglary by masked thieves

Councillors upheld the pub licence for the Ruishton Inn after neighbours complained that noise and odours of the pub amounted to a

Councillors upheld the pub licence for the Ruishton Inn after neighbours complained that noise and odours of the pub amounted to a

Relief for village pub after 'extremely difficult' licence review

WI group welcomes Somerset entrepreneur to share story of skincare brand

The popular Shepton Mallet show, which features window displays from businesses in the Somerset town, has been postponed until next year.

The popular Shepton Mallet show, which features window displays from businesses in the Somerset town, has been postponed until next year.

Organisers ‘devastated’ to cancel Somerset high street event ahead of storm

Mr Amos has welcomed encouraging news from a government minister following his campaign to restore postal services to Wellington

Mr Amos has welcomed encouraging news from a government minister following his campaign to restore postal services to Wellington

Wellington could get new post office following Gideon Amos campaign

Robert Cooney has supported buyers and sellers across Taunton and Somerset for 17 years

Robert Cooney has supported buyers and sellers across Taunton and Somerset for 17 years

Robert Cooney marks 17 years of helping Taunton and Somerset home movers

Barrie and Emma Tucker, their daughter Lily and Sous Chef Andrew celebrating their spring takeover of the pub earlier this year

Barrie and Emma Tucker, their daughter Lily and Sous Chef Andrew celebrating their spring takeover of the pub earlier this year

Full-circle moment for former staff now running historic Somerset village pub

The interior of Shepton Mallet Prison, where thousands of unfortunate souls have toiled away over the centuries

The interior of Shepton Mallet Prison, where thousands of unfortunate souls have toiled away over the centuries

Update issued on rumoured hotel plans for historic Somerset prison

Clarks Village to launch festive ice rink with world record snowman skate attempt

Jen Boddington, second right, receives her award.

Jen Boddington, second right, receives her award.

Architectural firm celebrates double success at national awards ceremony

Manning the door at Gurds are Rob Walker and David Court.

Manning the door at Gurds are Rob Walker and David Court.

Smiles all round as tailor's shop becomes 1920s speakeasy for gin launch

Caroline Bartatt, the owner and founder of Crafting Butterfly and Friends.

Caroline Bartatt, the owner and founder of Crafting Butterfly and Friends.

New shop opens in Taunton with plans to become community craft hub

Typo in Bath from Google Maps for illustrative purposes only.

Typo in Bath from Google Maps for illustrative purposes only.

High street stationery brand to close Somerset store in coming months

An established Somerset taxi firm has entered liquidation, owing thousands of pounds in debt.

An established Somerset taxi firm has entered liquidation, owing thousands of pounds in debt.

Somerset taxi firm enters liquidation with £189,000 shortfall

Typo will be leaving the UK in 2027.

Typo will be leaving the UK in 2027.

High street stationery brand to close all UK stores and online shop in coming months

Michelle Beck, organiser of Taunton Independent Market

Michelle Beck, organiser of Taunton Independent Market

Taunton Independent Market

Column: Why the Taunton Independent Market matters to our town