Food and drink

'Experienced' tea drinkers rank Britain's best teabags (the result will shock you)

Wells burger chain Fattso named as National Burger Awards finalist

Wells burger chain Fattso named as National Burger Awards finalist

Wells burger chain Fattso named as National Burger Awards finalist

Chef Joao Pronto

Chef Joao Pronto

Mexican tasting evening at award-winning farm shop

The latest edition to the Heinz range has left fans divided with some in love with the idea, while others have labelled it an

The latest edition to the Heinz range has left fans divided with some in love with the idea, while others have labelled it an

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Heinz fans divided over new tinned pasta with some labelling it an 'abomination'

The Artisan Market stretches from the High Street into the Market Place, along the Moat and into the Recreation Ground.

The Artisan Market stretches from the High Street into the Market Place, along the Moat and into the Recreation Ground.

Wells' free Food Festival returns to the medieval city in October

A previous tour of Sheppy's Cider Farm.

A previous tour of Sheppy's Cider Farm.

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Somerset cider farm to run special tour to celebrate British Food Fortnight

Cider and cheese tour at Sheppy's

Cider and cheese tour at Sheppy's

Sheppy’s Cider Hosts Special Cheese and Cider Tour for British Food Fortnight

Status Quo celebrate their 25th anniversary at Butlins in 1990, with a cake made by Ron Phillips.

Status Quo celebrate their 25th anniversary at Butlins in 1990, with a cake made by Ron Phillips.

Somerset baker recalls making Status Quo’s 25th anniversary cake

The restaurant had a revamp last week

The restaurant had a revamp last week

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Look inside the newly refurbished Italian restaurant in Taunton town centre

GBBO Series 7 contestants.

GBBO Series 7 contestants.

Great British Bake Off star coming to Yeovil garden centre

Charlie Bigham with his first cookbook, which will be released on September 12.

Charlie Bigham with his first cookbook, which will be released on September 12.

Charlie Bigham to hold exclusive book signing at Wells Food Festival

Taunton town centre

Taunton town centre

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Life in the historic county town of Somerset

Henry had a stall at the market in Taunton on August 11

Henry had a stall at the market in Taunton on August 11

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Husband-and-wife team launch internationally inspired pulled pork

Here's what I thought of the Flapjackery, in Wells.

Here's what I thought of the Flapjackery, in Wells.

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REVIEW: I bought three huge gourmet flapjacks from this shop in Somerset

A-level students can celebrate on results day with free food and discounts at restaurants including Bill's, TGI Friday's and more

A-level students can celebrate on results day with free food and discounts at restaurants including Bill's, TGI Friday's and more

A Level Results 2024

A-level results day freebies and discounts at Nando's, Bill's, Chiquito and more

Deli kitchen manager at Rumwell Farm Shop, Debbie Sinkin

Deli kitchen manager at Rumwell Farm Shop, Debbie Sinkin

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Farm shop in finals of Taste of the West Awards with products made in-house

Former headteacher Val Stones featured in BBC's Great British Bake Off 2016

Former headteacher Val Stones featured in BBC's Great British Bake Off 2016

Great British Bake Off

Former headteacher Val Stones featured in BBC's Great British Bake Off 2016

Find out what I thought of the supermarket's own Prosecco.

Find out what I thought of the supermarket's own Prosecco.

I tried supermarket Prosecco - Here's the one you need to try and what to avoid

A new 'motorbike coffee house' is coming to Wells.

A new 'motorbike coffee house' is coming to Wells.

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New motorcycle-themed coffee house set to open in Somerset later this month

The casting director posted in a Frome Facebook group looking for contestants.

The casting director posted in a Frome Facebook group looking for contestants.

Channel 4's Come Dine With Me looking for contestants in Somerset and Bristol

Kazbar, a cocktail and tapas bar in Yeovil.

Kazbar, a cocktail and tapas bar in Yeovil.

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Yeovil's Kazbar cocktail bar adds surcharge to bills after 'huge drop in footfall'

Starbucks is releasing its Pumpkin Spice Latte and other drinks today

Starbucks is releasing its Pumpkin Spice Latte and other drinks today

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Starbucks launches its Pumpkin Spice Latte earlier than ever after fan demand

William Sitwell (left) at the first REST FEST in Wiveliscombe.

William Sitwell (left) at the first REST FEST in Wiveliscombe.

Inaugural Wiveliscombe Restaurant Festival a 'huge success'

The White Hart's owner Rob Sawyer, and some of the dishes on offer.

The White Hart's owner Rob Sawyer, and some of the dishes on offer.

Wiveliscombe's White Hart is a 'hidden gem' and I can't stop recommending it

Taunton Cider - back to its award-winning best

Taunton Cider - back to its award-winning best

Taunton Cider - an important part of Somerset’s heritage

‘A scotch egg is a pint’s best friend’: Unique food comes to Taunton Flower Show

‘A scotch egg is a pint’s best friend’: Unique food comes to Taunton Flower Show

Taunton Flower Show

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‘A scotch egg is a pint’s best friend’: Unique food comes to Taunton Flower Show

The farm shop team has celebrated the two awards

The farm shop team has celebrated the two awards

Popular farm shop celebrates two ‘gold’ in Taste of the West Awards

Three-star Great Taste Award products from Somerset.

Three-star Great Taste Award products from Somerset.

Great Taste Awards

Great Taste Awards reveal Somerset’s best food and drink in 2024

Beer and cider festival

Beer and cider festival

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Beer and cider festival returns as Somerset face Lancashire in one-day cup

The Rock Inn in Waterrow

The Rock Inn in Waterrow

Internationally acclaimed chef unveils new menu at The Rock Inn

Slim's Salad at Slim Chickens in Street.

Slim's Salad at Slim Chickens in Street.

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Slim Chickens first-timer tries out new restaurant at Clarks Village in Street

Rob at Root Wells, 12 Sadler Street.

Rob at Root Wells, 12 Sadler Street.

Good Food Award

Wells restaurant named in The Good Food Guide's Top 100 list

The Hub Box CEO has apologised to shareholders and creditors

The Hub Box CEO has apologised to shareholders and creditors

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CEO apologises after burger chain collapse leaves creditors out of pocket

Clarks Village's Wagamama.

Clarks Village's Wagamama.

Clarks Village's Wagamama is the chain's most sustainable restaurant ever

Wagamama served up a four-star lunch to our reporter during its pre-opening.

Wagamama served up a four-star lunch to our reporter during its pre-opening.

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I tried Clarks Village's new Wagamama restaurant — Here's my verdict

Dough Bro's Taunton shop.

Dough Bro's Taunton shop.

Dough Bros launches new Bishops Lydeard shop at doughnut bakery

Fosse Lane, where the new takeaway will be based.

Fosse Lane, where the new takeaway will be based.

Exciting new burger takeaway set to open next week in Somerset town

Limited edition ale celebrates 150 years of West Somerset Railway

Limited edition ale celebrates 150 years of West Somerset Railway

Limited edition ale celebrates 150 years of West Somerset Railway

Wagamama will offer

Wagamama will offer

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Wagamama opening in Clarks Village in just days

McDonald's is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2024 and to mark the occasion it has launched a new limited-edition menu.

McDonald's is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2024 and to mark the occasion it has launched a new limited-edition menu.

McDonald's giving away free gift to customers for 50th birthday - how to claim

From Asda and Tesco to Premier Inn and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants there are a range of places you can go these summer holidays where kids can eat for free (or £1).

From Asda and Tesco to Premier Inn and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants there are a range of places you can go these summer holidays where kids can eat for free (or £1).

The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays

Katrina Nightingale receiving her Rotary Young Chef 2024 runner-up award from chef patron and director of Escoffier's LTD, Gordon Guthrie.

Katrina Nightingale receiving her Rotary Young Chef 2024 runner-up award from chef patron and director of Escoffier's LTD, Gordon Guthrie.

Rising Somerset star chef finishes runner up in Rotary Young Chef Awards

The restaurant has recently opened on Magdalene Lane in Taunton town centre

The restaurant has recently opened on Magdalene Lane in Taunton town centre

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Husband and wife spot ‘gap in the market’ and open Thai eatery in Taunton town centre

Janet Weeks, jam maker extraordinaire.

Janet Weeks, jam maker extraordinaire.

'Jam maker extraordinaire' gears up for final fete after making 2,000-plus jars

The Coal Orchard pub in Taunton will reopen this evening (July 12)

The Coal Orchard pub in Taunton will reopen this evening (July 12)

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Coal Orchard pub in Taunton set to reopen this evening as 'family-run’ business

There are 50 Somerset pubs on the list to visit.

There are 50 Somerset pubs on the list to visit.

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

CAMRA's Somerset Pub Trail is back this month with 50 pubs on the map

The match kicks off at 8pm.

The match kicks off at 8pm.

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Three Taunton pubs are offering a FREE pint today if England scores

Koottaan is an independent company, originating in Taunton

Koottaan is an independent company, originating in Taunton

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New Taunton restaurant offering south Indian cuisine coming soon

The Mongers Mixed Grill includes salmon, cod, gurnard and huss.

The Mongers Mixed Grill includes salmon, cod, gurnard and huss.

Family dining at White Row Farm near Frome

Rob Sawyer of The White Hart, Justine Comer of Pheoinx Kitchen, William Sitwell, Amanda Diprose and Jon Coward of The Bear, Tim Zekki of Zekki.

Rob Sawyer of The White Hart, Justine Comer of Pheoinx Kitchen, William Sitwell, Amanda Diprose and Jon Coward of The Bear, Tim Zekki of Zekki.

Wiveliscombe REST FEST Restaurant Festival soon to launch

Somerset has some great iced coffee to be had.

Somerset has some great iced coffee to be had.

Top five places to pick up an iced coffee in Somerset

Dermot O'Leary dropped by for a sweet treat.

Dermot O'Leary dropped by for a sweet treat.

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Dermot O'Leary stops at Wells bakery for a snack

At The Festival, the restaurant in the Hospitality area

At The Festival, the restaurant in the Hospitality area

Glastonbury Festival

Fine dining on offer (to some) at Glastonbury Festival

We tried Sam's Pies at Glastonbury Festival 2024, and this what we thought.

We tried Sam's Pies at Glastonbury Festival 2024, and this what we thought.

Review: Sam's Pies, a Glastonbury Festival staple with handmade Devon produce