Leisure

Millicans & Mansfield Opticians in Wells raised £165.45 for the Macular Society through a recent coffee morning, bringing together patients, staff, and members of the local community

Wells opticians raise £165.45 for Macular Society with coffee morning

The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton closed its doors on Hallowe'en

The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton closed its doors on Hallowe'en

Brewhouse Theatre

£535,000 of funding for Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre ordered to be returned

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

Interview: Meet Trish Caller, Gazette columnist and Genius PR founder

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

St Margaret’s Hospice Care has launched its Thrifty Christmas campaign across Somerset

St Margaret’s Hospice Care has launched its Thrifty Christmas campaign across Somerset

Somerset hospice urges shoppers to buy second-hand this Christmas

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

Westlands Entertainment Venue

Westlands Entertainment Venue

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

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

Yeovil's Christmas lights are being turned on on November 28.

Yeovil's Christmas lights are being turned on on November 28.

Christmas lights switch-on

'Spectacular fireworks display' planned as part of Christmas lights switch-on

Taunton's Christmas lights from 2025.

Taunton's Christmas lights from 2025.

Free Christmas parking plans as late-night shopping returns to Taunton

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

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

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

Butlin’s resort in Minehead is expected to welcome over 40,000 guests for its 90th Christmas celebration

Butlin’s resort in Minehead is expected to welcome over 40,000 guests for its 90th Christmas celebration

Butlin’s Minehead to welcome 40,000 guests during Christmas season

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

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

Midsomer Norton Carnival returns on November 16

Midsomer Norton Carnival returns on November 16

TikTok star with 1.1m followers hails Somerset carnival as town’s ‘best night’

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

Jenny Palmer and Becky Hoyle.

Jenny Palmer and Becky Hoyle.

Nearly 200 women light up Taunton as part of first of its kind event

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

The Great Hall of Taunton Castle will be closed to visitors for months for the essential repair works

The Great Hall of Taunton Castle will be closed to visitors for months for the essential repair works

Beloved Somerset attraction to close its doors for three months

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, Rolls-Royce Head of Emerging Talent Ellie Long, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Rolls-Royce Group CEO Tufan Erginbilgic and Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby to

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, Rolls-Royce Head of Emerging Talent Ellie Long, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Rolls-Royce Group CEO Tufan Erginbilgic and Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby to

Christmas shoppers warned over hidden delivery charges as watchdog issues warning

Minehead Town Council’s latest community engagement event attracted a record attendance

Minehead Town Council’s latest community engagement event attracted a record attendance

Minehead community event draws its biggest turnout yet

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

Clevedon Pier is a landmark on the North Somerset coast

Clevedon Pier is a landmark on the North Somerset coast

Muddy Stilettos

The seven beautiful Somerset locations named among Britain’s best places to live

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

Throwing their mortar boards into the air

Throwing their mortar boards into the air

University Centre Somerset College Group

Almost 300 University Centre Somerset students graduate at Wells Cathedral

Teagan Frith and Becky Flower represented Richard Huish College at the Inner Wheel supper, which raised awareness of gender-based violence

Teagan Frith and Becky Flower represented Richard Huish College at the Inner Wheel supper, which raised awareness of gender-based violence

College in Somerset backs campaign to end violence against women and girls

Taunton's Christmas lights, installed in 2025 (pictured).

Taunton's Christmas lights, installed in 2025 (pictured).

Christmas lights switch-on

Taunton Christmas lights switch-on date set as events planned

Ricardo Freitas (pictured) will take over the Racehorse Inn on Taunton's East Reach.

Ricardo Freitas (pictured) will take over the Racehorse Inn on Taunton's East Reach.

Established Somerset pub landlord takes over loved Taunton venue

Ghostly tales surround pubs across Somerset

Ghostly tales surround pubs across Somerset

Somerset's 'most haunted' pubs with monks, spirits and spooky goings-on

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

Trish Caller: How Halloween can boost wellbeing and foster community bonds

Taunton Carnival 2026 saw thousands of people in town.

Taunton Carnival 2026 saw thousands of people in town.

Taunton Carnival organisers urgently seek volunteers to secure event’s future

Cost of living crisis

Phil Hill: How can we 'Be Ready' if we can't afford present-day supplies?

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

Clinton Rogers column: When, and why, did Halloween get so big?

Progress being made on the Strawberry Line in Somerset.

Progress being made on the Strawberry Line in Somerset.

Strawberry Line

Popular Strawberry Line extension takes major step forward in Somerset

Left to right: Theresa Dowsett, Cllr Amber Packer-Hughes, mayor Bev Fernandes, Liz Reeve, and Jennifer Bird

Left to right: Theresa Dowsett, Cllr Amber Packer-Hughes, mayor Bev Fernandes, Liz Reeve, and Jennifer Bird

Taunton women’s groups unite for UN campaign against female violence

St John’s Church of England Primary School in Wellington has inducted its newest pupil chaplains

St John’s Church of England Primary School in Wellington has inducted its newest pupil chaplains

Somerset Council

Trailblazing school in Wellington commissions nine new pupil chaplains

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

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

Letter: Phil Hill missed a massive grammatical annoyance of mine

Autumn at the south terrace, Dunster Castle

Autumn at the south terrace, Dunster Castle

Climate change forces Dunster Castle gardeners to rethink historic landscapes

A group of 59 French visitors were warmly welcomed to Wiveliscombe by members of the Wiveliscombe and District Twinning Association recently

A group of 59 French visitors were warmly welcomed to Wiveliscombe by members of the Wiveliscombe and District Twinning Association recently

Clubs and societies

Almost 60 French visitors join Wiveliscombe twinning celebrations

The historic Lane Centre site in Minehead is currently empty, after previously housing the Citizen's Advice Bureau and, historically, the old Minehead fire station

The historic Lane Centre site in Minehead is currently empty, after previously housing the Citizen's Advice Bureau and, historically, the old Minehead fire station

Museum plans exciting move to bigger home in heart of Somerset town

Councillor Derek Perry (Liberal Democrat, Rowbarton and Staplegrove) at the planning committee west meeting

Councillor Derek Perry (Liberal Democrat, Rowbarton and Staplegrove) at the planning committee west meeting

Councillors to lose say on new Taunton park after last-minute objections

Wellington Women's Institute knitted and crocheted poppies to decoration Wellington town centre last year.

Wellington Women's Institute knitted and crocheted poppies to decoration Wellington town centre last year.

Town commemorates Remembrance with three events

The Godney Gathering is held in mid-July every year

The Godney Gathering is held in mid-July every year

Popular festival secures new Somerset home as licence granted

The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells is set to be transformed into The Illuminated Palace throughout December

The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells is set to be transformed into The Illuminated Palace throughout December

Bishop's Palace

Wells landmark to host magical Christmas light trail inside historic rooms