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The popular campsite was founded 24 years ago by Jules Sayer

Family-run Somerset campsite sees business rate bill rise by 2,700 per cent

Government issues Mauritius travel warning due to unrest after shooting

Government issues Mauritius travel warning due to unrest after shooting

Government issues Mauritius travel warning due to unrest after shooting

Visit Exmoor and Best of Exmoor have collaborated to launch a dedicated accommodation hub on the Visit Exmoor website

Visit Exmoor and Best of Exmoor have collaborated to launch a dedicated accommodation hub on the Visit Exmoor website

Exmoor National Park

Visit Exmoor launches new hub to simplify accommodation bookings

James Hawthorne is pictured in the middle wearing a red jacket and black hat with his fellow trekkers at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2012

James Hawthorne is pictured in the middle wearing a red jacket and black hat with his fellow trekkers at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2012

Looking Back: When a Bishops Lydeard farmer climbed Kilimanjaro for charity

Jo and Jo Travel, founded by Jo and Jonathan O’Connell (inset), have partnered with Somerset-based School in a Bag, pledging to donate 10 per cent of their earnings from each holiday booking where customers mention the charity

Jo and Jo Travel, founded by Jo and Jonathan O’Connell (inset), have partnered with Somerset-based School in a Bag, pledging to donate 10 per cent of their earnings from each holiday booking where customers mention the charity

Holiday bookings to raise funds for Somerset's School in a Bag charity

The Forum for European Journalism Students Executive Board 2026/27, pictured following their election at the organisation's 2026 General Assembly in Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Forum for European Journalism Students Executive Board 2026/27, pictured following their election at the organisation's 2026 General Assembly in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Column: How a group for young European journalists changed my life

Fifteen members of the Friends of Königslutter group travelled from Taunton to its twin town in Lower Saxony between September 9 and 16

Fifteen members of the Friends of Königslutter group travelled from Taunton to its twin town in Lower Saxony between September 9 and 16

Taunton group celebrates decades of friendship on visit to German twin town

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

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

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

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

Travel firm operating tours of UK and European hotspots ordered to close

Airports across the UK are having issues with departing flights due to an ongoing air traffic control issue

Airports across the UK are having issues with departing flights due to an ongoing air traffic control issue

Airport departures across the UK disrupted by issue affecting air traffic control

Wayfairer Travel specialises in tailor-made holiday packages to destinations worldwide, including the Maldives, Japan, and Peru.

Wayfairer Travel specialises in tailor-made holiday packages to destinations worldwide, including the Maldives, Japan, and Peru.

UK travel company suspends all services as holidaymakers warned 'do not travel'

Karen Cassidy and her husband George Gale were due to fly out to Malaga at 7:10am on August 14 but slept through their alarms

Karen Cassidy and her husband George Gale were due to fly out to Malaga at 7:10am on August 14 but slept through their alarms

Jet2 customer warning that this 1 mistake could see your package holiday cancelled

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel.

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel.

Somerset hotel named one of UK’s top spots for a summer relaxation break

The A371 in Somerset will be closed for essential gas works.

The A371 in Somerset will be closed for essential gas works.

Major Somerset A-road to close with big diversion route

Airports in the UK have been affected by a cyber security breach

Airports in the UK have been affected by a cyber security breach

London Stanstead Airport

8.7 million passengers of 3 UK airports affected by cyber security breach

Brits are being warned about a parasite that causes vomiting and diarrhoea and has links to travel abroad

Brits are being warned about a parasite that causes vomiting and diarrhoea and has links to travel abroad

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Parasite from abroad with 'very unpleasant' symptoms sees cases rise in England

Linda Carroll is celebrating 45 years at the Butlin's Minehead resort, having joined in 1981 at the age of 20

Linda Carroll is celebrating 45 years at the Butlin's Minehead resort, having joined in 1981 at the age of 20

Butlin's Minehead worker celebrates 45th summer on the job

These 2027 annual leave tricks could turn 19 days of holiday into 47 days off, including a 10-day Christmas break for three days' leave.

These 2027 annual leave tricks could turn 19 days of holiday into 47 days off, including a 10-day Christmas break for three days' leave.

How to get 47 days off work in 2027 using just 19 days of annual leave

Can you take a free small bag? Don't get caught out at the airport - hand luggage sizes and cabin bag allowances for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air and more.

Can you take a free small bag? Don't get caught out at the airport - hand luggage sizes and cabin bag allowances for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air and more.

Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 free hand luggage sizes compared - full list of sizes

Ryanair will charge you £55 for not checking in online before getting to the airport.

Ryanair will charge you £55 for not checking in online before getting to the airport.

Ryanair passengers issued warning about checking in or risk paying £55 fine

Weston-super-Mare has been named one of the UK's hidden gems

Weston-super-Mare has been named one of the UK's hidden gems

Somerset seaside town named UK's top hidden gem staycation spot - here's where

There are certain items that you cannot pack in your hand luggage.

There are certain items that you cannot pack in your hand luggage.

Ryanair passengers urged not to bring common toiletry item in their hand luggage

New airport drop-off campaign gathers momentum as calls grow to scrap charges

New airport drop-off campaign gathers momentum as calls grow to scrap charges

Airport campaign gathers momentum as calls grow to scrap 'daylight robbery' charges

Frome has been named among England's best towns for a two-day recharge

Frome has been named among England's best towns for a two-day recharge

Somerset town named among England's best for a two-day recharge - here's why

Petruth Paddocks near Cheddar was named among the UK's best family campsites

Petruth Paddocks near Cheddar was named among the UK's best family campsites

Two Somerset campsites named among UK's best for families - here's where

Travel plans are being affected as water levels on major European rivers drop due to prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

Travel plans are being affected as water levels on major European rivers drop due to prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

European holidays face disruptions and itinerary changes - see those affected

Jet2 has confirmed customers will continue to receive 10kg of free hand luggage despite new Europe-wide cabin baggage rules due to come into force in 2027.

Jet2 has confirmed customers will continue to receive 10kg of free hand luggage despite new Europe-wide cabin baggage rules due to come into force in 2027.

Jet2 issues hand luggage update as new Europe-wide rules are confirmed

A visit to the pier was worthwhile.

A visit to the pier was worthwhile.

We visit Weston-super-Mare after survey named it one of Britain's worst seaside towns

A parasite has made its way over to the UK through overseas travel and symptoms include diarrhoea, fatigue and aching muscles

A parasite has made its way over to the UK through overseas travel and symptoms include diarrhoea, fatigue and aching muscles

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Parasite causing explosive diarrhoea arrives in UK from holiday hotspot

Cheddar has been named among Britain's 20 prettiest places to live

Cheddar has been named among Britain's 20 prettiest places to live

Somerset village with a 'stunning rugged' feature among Britain's prettiest places

Butlin's Minehead has installed more than 40 Boxbar machines across its entertainment venues in time for the summer season

Butlin's Minehead has installed more than 40 Boxbar machines across its entertainment venues in time for the summer season

Butlin's Minehead unveils new innovative self-serve bars

Virgin Atlantic has added an exciting new feature to its in-flight experience

Virgin Atlantic has added an exciting new feature to its in-flight experience

UK travel company collapses into liquidation after 22 years

Unity Beach in Brean debuted the new water facilities following significant investment from new owners

Unity Beach in Brean debuted the new water facilities following significant investment from new owners

Somerset holiday park unveils £11m lido and water park

Bedruthan in North Cornwall

Bedruthan in North Cornwall

Looking Back: When Cornwall became a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The travel experts at Which? have come up with a way to save money on holiday accommodation.

The travel experts at Which? have come up with a way to save money on holiday accommodation.

Simple holiday hack that could save you more than £1,300 on your next trip

Bristol Airport expects 1.8 million passengers during the summer holiday

Bristol Airport expects 1.8 million passengers during the summer holiday

Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport names its most popular destinations for summer 2026

The money-saving hack is easy to do and can save you hundreds.

The money-saving hack is easy to do and can save you hundreds.

ITV presenter shares hack that 'hotels don't want you to know' that saved him £400

The Prestleigh Inn near Shepton Mallet has been prosecuted for fire safety failures

The Prestleigh Inn near Shepton Mallet has been prosecuted for fire safety failures

Bed and Breakfast

Somerset bed and breakfast ordered to pay £33,700 by court - here's why

Experts reveal the biggest airport spending mistakes Brits make before flying, from travel money to duty-free shopping, plus the Boots trick that could save you cash.

Experts reveal the biggest airport spending mistakes Brits make before flying, from travel money to duty-free shopping, plus the Boots trick that could save you cash.

Flying this summer? Experts reveal the airport purchases you should never make

Freddie says the stadium had an

Freddie says the stadium had an

English football

'A pinch me moment' - Somerset fans fly flag supporting England at World Cup

Students who booked trips away with now-collapsed UK travel company GVI have said they were disappointed at the news

Students who booked trips away with now-collapsed UK travel company GVI have said they were disappointed at the news

Travellers left out of pocket as UK travel company suddenly closes after 28 years

Here is how you can reduce your risk of spiking and methanol poisoning while on holiday.

Here is how you can reduce your risk of spiking and methanol poisoning while on holiday.

Foreign Office issues travel warning with people told to be careful when drinking

Children aged five to 15 will travel free on participating buses across England throughout August under a new government cost-of-living scheme.

Children aged five to 15 will travel free on participating buses across England throughout August under a new government cost-of-living scheme.

Free bus travel boost for families as school holidays begin

The ETIAS was expected to launch later this year, but it has now been delayed until 2027.

The ETIAS was expected to launch later this year, but it has now been delayed until 2027.

EU to delay launch of new €20 visa system amid 'technical glitches' and border queues

National Express is helping connect passengers between the South West and the Midlands.

National Express is helping connect passengers between the South West and the Midlands.

National Express

National Express introduces new services across UK for Taunton passengers

Around 30,000 Ryanair passengers faced delays of up to three hours on 155 flights

Around 30,000 Ryanair passengers faced delays of up to three hours on 155 flights

Ryanair calls for major change to avoid more flight chaos this summer

The Foreign Office has issued a warning to anyone going abroad for summer

The Foreign Office has issued a warning to anyone going abroad for summer

Fresh travel warning issued to all Brits planning holidays abroad this summer

A Somerset walking route has been shortlisted to be crowned Britain's Favourite Path 2026.

A Somerset walking route has been shortlisted to be crowned Britain's Favourite Path 2026.

'Stunning' Somerset walk shortlisted to be crowned 'Britain's favourite path'

Which? found that some insect repellents only offered a few minutes of protection

Which? found that some insect repellents only offered a few minutes of protection

Brits warned to not waste money on mosquito repellents lasting only 3 minutes

Virgin Atlantic is among the travel companies backing the CAA's summer campaign that aims to raise awareness of the biggest in-flight risk - lithium batteries

Virgin Atlantic is among the travel companies backing the CAA's summer campaign that aims to raise awareness of the biggest in-flight risk - lithium batteries

Brits warned of number one safety risk on flights as airlines back new CAA campaign

Indicative design of the yurts within the planned campsite on Piers Road in Cranmore

Indicative design of the yurts within the planned campsite on Piers Road in Cranmore

New glamping site planned near Somerset heritage railway