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The Talbot Inn, Mells.

The Good Food Guide

The 14 Somerset venues crowned ‘local gems’ by The Good Food Guide

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

A rare Cadbury treat has been spotted on UK supermarket shelves after months away

A rare Cadbury treat has been spotted on UK supermarket shelves after months away

Rare Cadbury chocolate returns to UK supermarket shelves after months away

Beloved Christmas market returns to historic estate near Taunton after two years

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

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

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

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

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

The cooking session took place at The Sky Academy as part of National Curry Week

The cooking session took place at The Sky Academy as part of National Curry Week

Taunton pupils learn curry-making skills from Turmeric Kitchen chefs

Huge crowds and sell-out stalls as festival takes over Wells

Huge crowds and sell-out stalls as festival takes over Wells

Food and Drink Festival

Huge crowds and sell-out stalls as a Somerset festival attracts 20,000 visitors

The Three Horseshoes, in Batcombe, has been ranked in a top 50 list of the best gastropubs in the

The Three Horseshoes, in Batcombe, has been ranked in a top 50 list of the best gastropubs in the

Three Somerset restaurants recognised in UK's best dining list

A new cafe has opened its doors in Sainsbury's Hankridge in Taunton.

A new cafe has opened its doors in Sainsbury's Hankridge in Taunton.

New cafe opens its doors at busy Somerset Sainsbury's store

Larry Lamb opened 'the first pub in Somerset that serves milk on draught' this time back in 2024.

Larry Lamb opened 'the first pub in Somerset that serves milk on draught' this time back in 2024.

EastEnders legend swaps acting for serving pints of milk at Somerset pub

Foodie reveals Boots meal deal hack to get £10 food for a fiver

A popular chocolate drink shop in a Somerset city is offering free hot chocolates for one day only.

A popular chocolate drink shop in a Somerset city is offering free hot chocolates for one day only.

Free hot chocolates offered at much-loved Somerset chocolate shop

Ed Davies (pictured), 35, is the man behind the Meat Men, near Taunton.

Ed Davies (pictured), 35, is the man behind the Meat Men, near Taunton.

Established Somerset meat supplier opens new butcher's shop near Taunton

UK supermarket brings back hugely popular Coke cans Brits call ‘literal heaven’

Subway announces plans that could see hundreds of new shops across UK

Clokken Limited has submitted an application for the KFC restaurant at 2 Hankridge Way to extend its opening hours

Clokken Limited has submitted an application for the KFC restaurant at 2 Hankridge Way to extend its opening hours

Taunton KFC applies to extend opening hours for drive-thru and deliveries

A huge one-day Christmas-themed food festival is set to take place in Taunton this December.

A huge one-day Christmas-themed food festival is set to take place in Taunton this December.

UK's biggest one day Christmas market set to take place in Taunton

A Taunton restaurant has been named the best in Somerset at an awards ceremony.

A Taunton restaurant has been named the best in Somerset at an awards ceremony.

Taunton curry house named best restaurant in Somerset at prestigious awards

Cadbury will be launching its Crunchie bar in a Duo format this autumn

Cadbury will be launching its Crunchie bar in a Duo format this autumn

Cadbury makes change to longstanding chocolate bar launching in stores in autumn

Tom Parker Creamery in Wincanton, Somerset, has been named among eight producers ranked the best in the county.

Tom Parker Creamery in Wincanton, Somerset, has been named among eight producers ranked the best in the county.

Eight Somerset food producers named among UK's best at Great British Food Awards

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

Mr Mohammad Juhurul Islam and Omar Faruq from Maliha & Taj Bangali & Indian Restaurant.

Mr Mohammad Juhurul Islam and Omar Faruq from Maliha & Taj Bangali & Indian Restaurant.

Popular Taunton curry house could be named the best in the UK

Greggs has launched its first Christmas treats for 2026, including its popular Mince Pies

Greggs has launched its first Christmas treats for 2026, including its popular Mince Pies

Greggs launches Christmas menu – and a much-loved favourite is finally back

Wells' Queen Street (pictured in 2024) could soon get a new cafe if plans are approved.

Wells' Queen Street (pictured in 2024) could soon get a new cafe if plans are approved.

Plans for new café to open in Somerset spark objections

M5 services in Somerset responds after it was named worst in Britain

The team at Mattancherry in the kitchen.

The team at Mattancherry in the kitchen.

Taunton restaurant named among the top 10 best in the South West

Caprinos is celebrating a special anniversary.

Caprinos is celebrating a special anniversary.

Popular Somerset pizza chain celebrates its anniversary with pizza giveaway

White House Farm, near Bruton, is home to Wyke Farms' award-winning cheese.

White House Farm, near Bruton, is home to Wyke Farms' award-winning cheese.

Historic Somerset cheesemaker wins five 'fantastic' global awards

The Knight's Fish Restaurant team has been recognised as amongst the top 40 chippy takeaways in the country

The Knight's Fish Restaurant team has been recognised as amongst the top 40 chippy takeaways in the country

Famous Somerset fish and chip restaurant lands place in UK's top 40

Lindt Choco Wafer x Macmillan.

Lindt Choco Wafer x Macmillan.

Somerset Lindt store to offer free chocolate this weekend

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

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

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

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

The White Hart was paired with the Cheddar Gorge Trail in the rankings

The White Hart was paired with the Cheddar Gorge Trail in the rankings

Somerset pub named among UK's best spots for a walk and lunch this autumn

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

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

A new dining facility has opened at a school in Taunton.

A new dining facility has opened at a school in Taunton.

Major project completed as new kitchen and dining facility opens in Taunton

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

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

Riverain Lodge will host a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday, September 18

Riverain Lodge will host a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday, September 18

Taunton retirement development to host Macmillan Coffee Morning

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

Government responds to concerns El Nino will lead to food security issues in UK

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

Creamy king prawn and salmon rigatoni and the crab and lobster ravioli at Prezzo in Clarks Village

Creamy king prawn and salmon rigatoni and the crab and lobster ravioli at Prezzo in Clarks Village

We try the 'mouthwatering' Clarks Village restaurant that has diners flocking back

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

McDonald's first launched its Monopoly promotion back in 2006.

McDonald's first launched its Monopoly promotion back in 2006.

McDonald's axes major promotion after 20 years as customers say 'no reason to go now'

Managers have thanked the staff at Knights Fish Restaurant after a challenging Bank Holiday weekend.

Managers have thanked the staff at Knights Fish Restaurant after a challenging Bank Holiday weekend.

Fish and chip shop speak out after staff subjected to 'relentless abuse'