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The former co-op and post office on the Avenue closed on June 9 this year.

Former Somerset Co-op and Post Office up for sale after nearly 50 years

Youngsters have deemed the Pump Track a great success

Youngsters have deemed the Pump Track a great success

Town's new pump track proves a smash hit after opening earlier than planned

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

Misfits Carnival Club member Chloë working on their accessible cart build

Misfits Carnival Club member Chloë working on their accessible cart build

Bridgwater Carnival

Sneak peek of unique carnival cart as club calls for new members

The latest disruption affected flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England on Monday

The latest disruption affected flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England on Monday

Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and more airlines demand action after further disruption

The No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester is in Somerset as part of a journey between Taunton and Penzance.

The No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester is in Somerset as part of a journey between Taunton and Penzance.

West Somerset Railway

Unique 1950s steam locomotive to visit Somerset railway

Goldenstones Leisure Centre on Brunswick Street in Yeovil

Goldenstones Leisure Centre on Brunswick Street in Yeovil

Council-backed leisure centre discounts to end in Somerset on January 1

Bristol Airport flights have been cancelled today (September 21).

Bristol Airport flights have been cancelled today (September 21).

Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport flights cancelled and delayed amid another air traffic control issue

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

From Danang to Cam Ranh - Exploring Vietnam’s central coast as a family of four

Taunton Town Council has announced that free parking will be available in the town on Saturdays, December 12 and December 19, 2026

Taunton Town Council has announced that free parking will be available in the town on Saturdays, December 12 and December 19, 2026

Taunton Town Council announces free parking dates to boost festive shopping

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

Lewis Capaldi was a 'secret set' at Glastonbury Festival 2025.

Lewis Capaldi was a 'secret set' at Glastonbury Festival 2025.

Glastonbury Festival 2027

Festival-goers warned as Glastonbury 2027 deadline draws near

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

Gough's Cave is where Cheddar Man, the oldest skeleton found in the UK, was discovered

Gough's Cave is where Cheddar Man, the oldest skeleton found in the UK, was discovered

Three Somerset sites named among Britain's spookiest places in new guide

No previous filmmaking experience or academic qualifications are required to get involved

No previous filmmaking experience or academic qualifications are required to get involved

Aspiring young filmmakers invited to join free Somerset course

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

Emperor Haile Selassie I ruled Ethiopia, and spent several years in exile in Somerset

Emperor Haile Selassie I ruled Ethiopia, and spent several years in exile in Somerset

Black History Month

Clarks Village Black History Month exhibition reveals emperor's Somerset story

The unconventional period drama has enjoyed sold-out screenings at Hestercombe this year

The unconventional period drama has enjoyed sold-out screenings at Hestercombe this year

Celebration of Somerset-made film after sell-out success at historic manor

Morris dancers are backing efforts to save the historic pub

Morris dancers are backing efforts to save the historic pub

Asset of Community Value

Campaign grows to save historic Somerset pub at heart of village life

Make sure you do these seven checks before winter arrives

Make sure you do these seven checks before winter arrives

Homeowners urged to do 7 simple energy checks before winter to cut bills

Chard-based Numatic International is opening its doors as part of National Manufacturing Day on Thursday, September 24

Chard-based Numatic International is opening its doors as part of National Manufacturing Day on Thursday, September 24

Numatic to allow 270 Henry vacuum fans to tour Somerset factory

Somerset cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore is set to host a charity golf day for his son Dougie, who was born with a cleft lip and palate

Somerset cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore is set to host a charity golf day for his son Dougie, who was born with a cleft lip and palate

Somerset cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore to host charity golf day

Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells transformed its Memory Lane community into a vintage seaside escape

Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells transformed its Memory Lane community into a vintage seaside escape

Wells care home brings seaside nostalgia to residents for a weekend

The world-famous Flying Scotsman is heading to West Somerset Railway.

The world-famous Flying Scotsman is heading to West Somerset Railway.

West Somerset Railway

'Very special' 1920s steam locomotive set to visit Somerset railway

The proposed development would stand immediately beside The Bell

The proposed development would stand immediately beside The Bell

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Historic Somerset pub warns neighbouring flats plan could threaten its future

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

Guests gather at Longleat House as part of a celebration of Longleat's long-standing partnership with Africa Wildlife Charity Tusk

Guests gather at Longleat House as part of a celebration of Longleat's long-standing partnership with Africa Wildlife Charity Tusk

Longleat gala raises over £100,000 for African wildlife conservation

Derek Moore with the bird and animal figures in his front garden

Derek Moore with the bird and animal figures in his front garden

Interview: Taunton pensioner’s model animal garden delights disabled children

Gideon Amos: My Bill would let police close illegal shops immediately

Ms Gilmour will host the event at the Quantock Brewery Taproom in Bishops Lydeard on Wednesday, October 7

Ms Gilmour will host the event at the Quantock Brewery Taproom in Bishops Lydeard on Wednesday, October 7

West Somerset MP invites Bishops Lydeard residents to meet over a pint

Phil Hill: The very English habit of criticising friends behind their backs

Clinton Rogers: Recalling my trip to the proudly British Falkland Islands

Simply Red back in the 1980s- L-R; Aziz Ibrahim (guitar), Mick Hucknall (lead vocals), Janette Sewell (backing vocals), Tim Kellett (trumpet), Fritz McIntyre (keyboards), Ian Kirkham (saxophone), Tony Bowers (bass) and Chris Joyce (drums) seated in

Simply Red back in the 1980s- L-R; Aziz Ibrahim (guitar), Mick Hucknall (lead vocals), Janette Sewell (backing vocals), Tim Kellett (trumpet), Fritz McIntyre (keyboards), Ian Kirkham (saxophone), Tony Bowers (bass) and Chris Joyce (drums) seated in

Legendary 1980s band to headline new festival at Somerset venue

Heating experts have warned that the popular winter appliance can increase indoor moisture, leading to dangerous mould growth and condensation.

Heating experts have warned that the popular winter appliance can increase indoor moisture, leading to dangerous mould growth and condensation.

Homes and interiors

Expert's mould warning to everyone with a heated clothes airer this winter

Wellington Museum (pictured) is set to launch its autumn talks series later this month

Wellington Museum (pictured) is set to launch its autumn talks series later this month

Wellington Museum to launch autumn talks series this month

The 2026 Lyng Flower and Produce Show took place on Saturday, September 12, filling the village hall with colour, creativity and community spirit

The 2026 Lyng Flower and Produce Show took place on Saturday, September 12, filling the village hall with colour, creativity and community spirit

Lyng Flower Show returns with 'Miss Recyc-Lyng' crowned scarecrow winner

Various Taunton Literary Festival events are set to take place over the next week

Various Taunton Literary Festival events are set to take place over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: September 17-23, 2026

The Cultural Connections exhibition features work by internationally recognised artists, including Candace Bahouth (pictured), Helen Cammock, and Gladys Paulus

The Cultural Connections exhibition features work by internationally recognised artists, including Candace Bahouth (pictured), Helen Cammock, and Gladys Paulus

New art exhibition opens at Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury

The Newt Estate has purchased a Somerset pub/hotel that has been around for 600 years and is closing next month.

The Newt Estate has purchased a Somerset pub/hotel that has been around for 600 years and is closing next month.

Historic Somerset pub to close after 600 years with final farewell party

The famous illuminated celebration will go ahead on Saturday September 26.

The famous illuminated celebration will go ahead on Saturday September 26.

Wellington Carnival

Road closures, route and timings as major Somerset carnival returns

Wellington Monument will welcome visitors for guided tours on Wednesday, September 16, as part of Heritage Open Days

Wellington Monument will welcome visitors for guided tours on Wednesday, September 16, as part of Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days

Free tours offered at Somerset’s Wellington Monument this week

Forty volunteers took part in the litter pick in Watchet on Saturday, September 5

Forty volunteers took part in the litter pick in Watchet on Saturday, September 5

Somerset beach clean removes 93 cans and 22 plastic bottles from the coast

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

Robbie Hamblin, owner of the Banckers Draught in Minehead

Robbie Hamblin, owner of the Banckers Draught in Minehead

Avon and Somerset Police

New licence granted for Somerset sports bar despite owner 'harassing' police

Clarks Village's Festive Ice Rink is returning in 2026.

Clarks Village's Festive Ice Rink is returning in 2026.

Much-loved ice rink set to return to Somerset outlet village for festive season

The Salthouse in Clevedon.

The Salthouse in Clevedon.

Wetherspoon to expand into Somerset town after takeover bid for existing pub

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows councils to take action if waste is left in a way that causes a nuisance or poses a risk to public safety.

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows councils to take action if waste is left in a way that causes a nuisance or poses a risk to public safety.

Homes and interiors

UK households warned of little-known bin rule that could land them £400 fine

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

Front view of the ‘The Wiesn’ kart.

Front view of the ‘The Wiesn’ kart.

Somerset carnival season kicks off and takes attendees 'to carnival and beyond'

Owner of beloved barbershop in Somerset town celebrates 20 years in business

The growth of mould is more frequent in the winter months and poses a risk to both the health of those living in the house and the property itself.

The growth of mould is more frequent in the winter months and poses a risk to both the health of those living in the house and the property itself.

Homes and interiors

This is why mould is forming in your home and how you can stop it

Tom Carson, left, with Chris Rea in their onesies

Tom Carson, left, with Chris Rea in their onesies

Looking Back: When an ex-Wellington School hockey star went on Dragons' Den