Entertainment

Romesh Ranganathan won Celebrity Traitors alongside Sebastian Croft.

Celebrity Traitors

Celebrity Traitors star set to swap the castle for Somerset this month

Classic ITV series Take Me Out is reportedly returning to screens

Classic ITV series Take Me Out is reportedly returning to screens

Popular ITV show to return after 7 years away with 'glamorous' star set to host

The Will Barnes Quartet will take to the stage at the Taunton CICCIC on Friday, November 20

The Will Barnes Quartet will take to the stage at the Taunton CICCIC on Friday, November 20

Will Barnes Quartet to bring Celtic folklore-inspired jazz to Taunton

Westlands Entertainment Venue

Westlands Entertainment Venue

Yeovil theatre releases 1,000 £3 pantomime tickets for families in need

The Fratellis: Jon Fratelli (born John Lawler), Barry

The Fratellis: Jon Fratelli (born John Lawler), Barry

Indie-rock legends set to headline music festival at new Somerset location

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 Christmas shopping event at Rumwell Farm Shop is among the events taking place across Taunton over the next week

A Christmas shopping event at Rumwell Farm Shop is among the events taking place across Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: November 5-11, 2026

Martock dancer, 14, joins 100-strong cast for EYB's Nutcracker performance

Gary Numan will take to the stage at Taunton's Vivary Park.

Gary Numan will take to the stage at Taunton's Vivary Park.

80s music legend set to headline returning Somerset music festival

The Benidorm cast will reunite for a 20th anniversary tour

The Benidorm cast will reunite for a 20th anniversary tour

Benidorm cast announce reunion tour - and they’re coming to Somerset

Dean Gaffney (pictured) was among the star players in a recent charity football game for Taunton Town FC.

Dean Gaffney (pictured) was among the star players in a recent charity football game for Taunton Town FC.

Sellebrity Soccer

EastEnders legend joins celebrities for special Taunton football match

The full list of stars going on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! for 2026 has been 'revealed'

The full list of stars going on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! for 2026 has been 'revealed'

I'm a Celebrity

Fans divided as I’m a Celeb 2026 line-up ‘confirmed’ - from football icon to TV stars

Left to right: Jed Bennett, Ben Ingrey, Lee Brooks and Fin Gray during their Freddy-A-Thong challenge

Left to right: Jed Bennett, Ben Ingrey, Lee Brooks and Fin Gray during their Freddy-A-Thong challenge

Prostate Cancer UK

Yeovil friends raise over £700 for charity with Nightmare on Elm Street marathon

Lyla Copping and Christine Sangiovanni

Lyla Copping and Christine Sangiovanni

Yeovil dancers land roles in English Youth Ballet's Nutcracker

Comedian Milton Jones is set to take to the stage in Taunton this week

Comedian Milton Jones is set to take to the stage in Taunton this week

What's on in Taunton this week: October 29-November 3, 2026

Clarks Village is hosting a range of free Halloween-themed events throughout the half-term

Clarks Village is hosting a range of free Halloween-themed events throughout the half-term

Free Halloween fun at Clarks Village includes pumpkin carving and slime-making

Taunton Racecourse will host Taunton Summer Sounds in June next year, a new music festival for the town.

Taunton Racecourse will host Taunton Summer Sounds in June next year, a new music festival for the town.

Taunton venue applies for new licence as it plans major music festival

Tommy Blaize will be performing as part of the lineup for Bluetone Festival 2027.

Tommy Blaize will be performing as part of the lineup for Bluetone Festival 2027.

Strictly Come Dancing singer joins Taunton music festival line-up

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The Bishop's Palace and Gardens

The artwork, attributed to Dutch painter Hendrik Gerritsz Pot, fetched £70,000 at Lawrences Auctioneers during its Autumn Fine Art Sale

The artwork, attributed to Dutch painter Hendrik Gerritsz Pot, fetched £70,000 at Lawrences Auctioneers during its Autumn Fine Art Sale

Somerset manor painting from 17th-century sells for £70,000 at auction

Phil Hill: These basic grammatical errors on TV grind my gears

Clinton Rogers: The good and the bad of Glastonbury Festival

A variety of events are taking place across Taunton over the next week

A variety of events are taking place across Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: October 22-28, 2026

Autumn bulb planting sets the groundwork for early colour across borders and containers come spring.

Autumn bulb planting sets the groundwork for early colour across borders and containers come spring.

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Autumn planting tips to prepare Somerset gardens for spring colour

The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil will lead the project

The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil will lead the project

Children and young people

Yeovil launches National Theatre youth company for 13 to 18-year-olds

Wayfarers have been hosting their yearly shows at Taunton Brewhouse for nearly 50 years - as long as the venue has been open

Wayfarers have been hosting their yearly shows at Taunton Brewhouse for nearly 50 years - as long as the venue has been open

Brewhouse Theatre

Taunton pantomime finds new stage after Brewhouse closure announced

55 entries showed off their hard work in the Taunton Carnival this year

55 entries showed off their hard work in the Taunton Carnival this year

Results and pictures as Taunton Carnival hailed 'best in years'

Entrance to Taunton Racecourse.

Entrance to Taunton Racecourse.

New music festival coming to Taunton venue next summer

Somerset Libraries is offering a programme of free, family-friendly activities at Wellington, Chard, and Priorswood libraries

Somerset Libraries is offering a programme of free, family-friendly activities at Wellington, Chard, and Priorswood libraries

Free family activities launched at three Somerset libraries

The town council have launched proposals for a new mural in Taunton.

The town council have launched proposals for a new mural in Taunton.

Taunton mural proposed for building on Bridge Street

The Somerset Inn Micropub, Chard.

The Somerset Inn Micropub, Chard.

Celebrity Traitors

Somerset micropub features on Celebrity Traitors star's latest TV show

Cultural attractions

Brian Smedley: We should treasure the Bridgwater Arts Centre

Pauline Eyre is bringing her new show to Taunton this week

Pauline Eyre is bringing her new show to Taunton this week

What's on in Taunton this week: October 15-21, 2026

Sam Fender was announced as the overall winner of the 2025 Mercury Music Prize in October 2025, presented at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle.

Sam Fender was announced as the overall winner of the 2025 Mercury Music Prize in October 2025, presented at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle.

Glastonbury Festival 2027

Glastonbury 2027 headliner rumours swirl as first big act reportedly signed up

1980s pop-synth music legends Heaven 17 will play at a music venue in Somerset.

1980s pop-synth music legends Heaven 17 will play at a music venue in Somerset.

1980s music legends announced for Taunton festival return

Lorraine Kelly has praised a Wells pub

Lorraine Kelly has praised a Wells pub

Channel 4 Four In A Bed

Lorraine Kelly praises Somerset pub after its Channel 4 Four in a Bed appearance

The recently concluded Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2026 transformed the county into a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and cultural exploration

The recently concluded Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2026 transformed the county into a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and cultural exploration

Somerset Art Weeks Festival closes after 16 days across over 90 venues

Martin Lock, Chair of Wayfarers Pantomime Group, said the closure of the Taunton Theatre Association was a

Martin Lock, Chair of Wayfarers Pantomime Group, said the closure of the Taunton Theatre Association was a

Brewhouse Theatre

Critical meeting takes place to discuss Taunton Brewhouse future

Holly Watt, whose latest novel was inspired by her experience volunteering for the Samaritans, is among the authors set to appear at this year's Yeovil Literary Festival

Holly Watt, whose latest novel was inspired by her experience volunteering for the Samaritans, is among the authors set to appear at this year's Yeovil Literary Festival

Samaritans volunteer-turned-author among 40 events at Yeovil Literary Festival

Jason Thornton is the new musical and artistic director of Southern Sinfonia

Jason Thornton is the new musical and artistic director of Southern Sinfonia

Southern Sinfonia’s new musical and artistic director announced

Column: Phil Hill on the upcoming closure of Taunton Brewhouse

Susan George and Jeremy Clarkson in the Cotswolds.

Susan George and Jeremy Clarkson in the Cotswolds.

1970s film and TV legend set to make special visit to Somerset

A performance by The Wurzels is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

A performance by The Wurzels is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: October 8-14, 2026

Jan Forster and Deb represented the Wells venue

Jan Forster and Deb represented the Wells venue

Channel 4 Four In A Bed

Somerset pub hits back after harsh Channel 4 Four in a Bed cleanliness score

Russell Howard is returning to Somerset with a new show.

Russell Howard is returning to Somerset with a new show.

Russell Howard announces new Somerset date as part of 2027 tour

Bluetone Festival is set to return to Vivary Park in 2027.

Bluetone Festival is set to return to Vivary Park in 2027.

Grammy-winning singer announced as first BlueTone Festival 2027 headliner in Taunton

Jan and Deb will represent The Sheep and Penguin

Jan and Deb will represent The Sheep and Penguin

Channel 4 Four In A Bed

Somerset pub to feature on Channel 4’s Four in a Bed this week

80s synth-pop music legend Howard Jones (pictured) closed out Electric Summer 2026 with an upbeat set despite rainy spells.

80s synth-pop music legend Howard Jones (pictured) closed out Electric Summer 2026 with an upbeat set despite rainy spells.

80s music legends set to perform as Somerset festival reveals return acts

Empty seats at the Taunton Brewhouse Theatre, which is closing at the end of the month after nearly 50 years.

Empty seats at the Taunton Brewhouse Theatre, which is closing at the end of the month after nearly 50 years.

Brewhouse Theatre

Taunton Brewhouse charity to dissolve as theatre prepares to shut doors

Last year's Best in Show Award winner - Gilbert & Swayne artisan chocolates, near Glastonbury

Last year's Best in Show Award winner - Gilbert & Swayne artisan chocolates, near Glastonbury

Much-loved Somerset food festival returns with 200-plus producers

Glastonbury Festival (pictured in 2025).

Glastonbury Festival (pictured in 2025).

Glastonbury Festival 2027

Glastonbury Festival 2027: How you can still get tickets after 42-minute sellout

Glastonbury Festival pictured in the 1980s.

Glastonbury Festival pictured in the 1980s.

Glastonbury Festival

When Glastonbury Festival first came to Somerset in 1970 and tickets were £1

Emily and Peter Andre (pictured) have launched a new venture.

Emily and Peter Andre (pictured) have launched a new venture.

Peter Andre and Taunton wife Emily Andre launch exciting new venture

The first batch of Glastonbury Festival 2027 tickets has sold out.

The first batch of Glastonbury Festival 2027 tickets has sold out.

Glastonbury Festival 2027

Glastonbury 2027 coach tickets sell out in just 30 minutes as many left disappointed