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The team at Mattancherry in the kitchen.

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

Brewhouse Theatre

MP backs renewed efforts to save Taunton's beloved Brewhouse Theatre

The A38 Wellington Road in Taunton is set to close overnight for works.

The A38 Wellington Road in Taunton is set to close overnight for works.

Major Taunton A-road set to close at busy hospital junction

Taunton Crown Court backlog rises six per cent as South West delays grow

Exmoor Dark Skies runs over 17 days starting next month

Exmoor Dark Skies runs over 17 days starting next month

Popular dark skies festival to return to Somerset beauty spot next month

Caprinos is celebrating a special anniversary.

Caprinos is celebrating a special anniversary.

Popular Somerset pizza chain celebrates its anniversary with pizza giveaway

The large silos, weighing 25 tonnes each, will be transported from North Somerset over several days.

The large silos, weighing 25 tonnes each, will be transported from North Somerset over several days.

M5 delays of up to 90 minutes in Somerset on these days due to 'abnormal loads'

Somerset Council's Headquarters At County Hall On The Crescent In Taunton.

Somerset Council's Headquarters At County Hall On The Crescent In Taunton.

Conservative Party

Some Somerset residents facing 20 minutes on hold to phone council offices

The four-bedroom cottage in Buteligh, near Glastonbury, is being marketed for guide price between £650,000 and £700,000

The four-bedroom cottage in Buteligh, near Glastonbury, is being marketed for guide price between £650,000 and £700,000

Four-bed cottage with about four acres up for sale near Somerset town

The Old Pound Inn in Aller is listed for £525,000

The Old Pound Inn in Aller is listed for £525,000

The 43 Somerset pubs listed for sale on Rightmove - see the full list

Taunton death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette

Taunton death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette

This week's Taunton death notices and funeral announcements

The attraction recalls a railway which once carried thousands of passengers and tonnes of goods

The attraction recalls a railway which once carried thousands of passengers and tonnes of goods

Heritage railways

The model railway preserving memories of a lost Somerset station

Bishop's Palace, Wells. Image: Camera Club/Amanda J Baldwin Photography

Bishop's Palace, Wells. Image: Camera Club/Amanda J Baldwin Photography

Somerset Camera Club captures water across the county in striking photographs

easyJet has announced two new Bristol Airport routes for summer 2027

easyJet has announced two new Bristol Airport routes for summer 2027

Bristol Airport

easyJet announces two new Bristol Airport routes for summer 2027 – here's where

News

Ashley enjoyed having her face painted

Ashley enjoyed having her face painted

Looking Back: When Curry Rivel primary children enjoyed a fun day

Your Health, Your Choice: You only need 10 minutes for a workout

Council VIPs abandon the customary committee-room formalities for an exhilarating helter-skelter ride - from left, chairman Des Roach, Bridgwater mayor Julie Hooper and chief executive Maurice Hart

Council VIPs abandon the customary committee-room formalities for an exhilarating helter-skelter ride - from left, chairman Des Roach, Bridgwater mayor Julie Hooper and chief executive Maurice Hart

Bridgwater Fair

Looking Back: Thousands flock to Bridgwater Fair in 1986

These 5 staple products are set to rise in price.

These 5 staple products are set to rise in price.

Scientists warn that 5 staple foods are set to become more expensive this winter

Parents and grandparents typically wait until age five to open a savings account, potentially missing £3,794 in contributions

Parents and grandparents typically wait until age five to open a savings account, potentially missing £3,794 in contributions

Parents could miss out on £3,794 by waiting to start children's savings

Green Focus: Can economic growth benefit the environment?

Bristol Magistrates' Court

Bristol Magistrates' Court

Bristol Crown Court

Man charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin

Ed Martin (pictured), 61, is the man behind Mollie's Makers in Taunton.

Ed Martin (pictured), 61, is the man behind Mollie's Makers in Taunton.

New independent craft shop set to open in Taunton

Alison Bell, director of public health at Somerset Council

Alison Bell, director of public health at Somerset Council

Assessment of town's pharmacy needs 'not fit for purpose', say health bosses

A look inside the old Debenhams site.

A look inside the old Debenhams site.

A look inside former Taunton Debenhams as new plans for site revealed

Aerial view of Gants Mill on Gants Mill Lane in Bruton

Aerial view of Gants Mill on Gants Mill Lane in Bruton

Historic former Somerset silk mill to be redeveloped after lying derelict for years

This Somerset warehouse could be in for a new lease of life as a padel tennis facility

This Somerset warehouse could be in for a new lease of life as a padel tennis facility

Plans for padel court to be built in latest Somerset town

LiLou the corgi hopes to be at the front of the pack for the popular award

LiLou the corgi hopes to be at the front of the pack for the popular award

Popular Somerset shopping village in hunt to find new top dog

Tailbacks reported on the M5 in Somerset - LIVE

Tailbacks reported on the M5 in Somerset - LIVE

Huge M5 delays affect Somerset drivers after 'multi-vehicle crash'

Retirement income planning: getting the sequence right

SouthGate will welcome Uniqlo to its retail line-up

SouthGate will welcome Uniqlo to its retail line-up

Major fashion retailer to open in flagship Somerset shopping centre next spring

Demolition work under way at Browne’s Garden Centre

Demolition work under way at Browne’s Garden Centre

Demolition work complete at Somerset garden centre as construction to start

Premier store in Martock, Somerset.

Premier store in Martock, Somerset.

Somerset corner shop fined £40,000 for hiring illegal workers

The new facility will open on the grounds of Queen's College in Taunton

The new facility will open on the grounds of Queen's College in Taunton

New SEN school set to open on grounds of Taunton college

Queen's College in Taunton has been ranked among the top two per cent of schools in England for the second consecutive year.

Queen's College in Taunton has been ranked among the top two per cent of schools in England for the second consecutive year.

Taunton college ranked among the best schools in England

Bertie the minibus launch group photo.

Bertie the minibus launch group photo.

New minibus set to improve community transport for isolated Somerset residents

Live music from last year's Taunton Together

Live music from last year's Taunton Together

Taunton gears up for flagship end-of-summer celebration event

Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening

Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening

Homes and interiors

The minimum temperature your heating should be set at to avoid condensation & mould

Letting your dog fully enjoy this environment can be very tempting, but a dog expert is warning that this could lead to some health issues.

Letting your dog fully enjoy this environment can be very tempting, but a dog expert is warning that this could lead to some health issues.

Pet expert issues warning to dog owners over autumn dangers including conkers

UK Today

Latest Strictly Come Dancing updates including schedule, new hosts, lineup and more

What were the scores on Strictly Come Dancing? Week 1 full leaderboard

Strictly fans fume as Craig Revel Horwood's brutal score sparks backlash

Strictly viewers shocked to learn Shaun Wright-Phillips father is a sports legend

Strictly viewers have same complaint moments into first live show over 'awful' change

World’s first Minecraft-themed hotel to open at huge UK theme park in 2027

Sport

This Somerset warehouse could be in for a new lease of life as a padel tennis facility

Plans for padel court to be built in latest Somerset town

First woman: Taunton AC's Alie Murray-Gourlay

First woman: Taunton AC's Alie Murray-Gourlay

Looking Back: When a home hero won the Taunton 10k women's race

The Smash Padel team at the group's newest site in Taunton.

The Smash Padel team at the group's newest site in Taunton.

Six covered padel courts open to public at Taunton school venue

The prize-winners from the ladies' autumn meeting at Wedmore Golf Club

The prize-winners from the ladies' autumn meeting at Wedmore Golf Club

Ange Tanner wins Wedmore ladies’ golf meet by seven points

New Padel facility planning proposed in Somerset

New Padel facility planning proposed in Somerset

New indoor padel venue could serve up one of Somerset's fastest-growing sports

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Property Plus

The four-bedroom cottage in Buteligh, near Glastonbury, is being marketed for guide price between £650,000 and £700,000

The four-bedroom cottage in Buteligh, near Glastonbury, is being marketed for guide price between £650,000 and £700,000

Four-bed cottage with about four acres up for sale near Somerset town

The four-bedroom detached house in Taunton has been listed for sale at a guide price of £625,000

The four-bedroom detached house in Taunton has been listed for sale at a guide price of £625,000

Four-bedroom Taunton house with landscaped gardens listed for £625k

The new 12 bed HMO on Roman Road has been given the green light by the council

The new 12 bed HMO on Roman Road has been given the green light by the council

Former Taunton cycle shop to become 12-bed HMO despite objections

The four-bedroom detached house in Minehead has gone on the market for £560,000

The four-bedroom detached house in Minehead has gone on the market for £560,000

Coastal house with four bedrooms and town views on sale for £560,000

Wells city centre is just minutes from the new development

Wells city centre is just minutes from the new development

Houses for sale

New housing development in historic Somerset area to launch next month

The five-bedroom house dating back to the 1600s has gone on the market near Yeovil for £780,000

The five-bedroom house dating back to the 1600s has gone on the market near Yeovil for £780,000

Five-bed Grade II-listed house on market near Somerset town for £780,000

Aerial view of the Orchard Grove development in Taunton, one of several new housing development in the area

Aerial view of the Orchard Grove development in Taunton, one of several new housing development in the area

Latest Somerset house prices revealed - as the county bucks the regional trend

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Business

Ed Martin (pictured), 61, is the man behind Mollie's Makers in Taunton.

New independent craft shop set to open in Taunton

SouthGate will welcome Uniqlo to its retail line-up

SouthGate will welcome Uniqlo to its retail line-up

Major fashion retailer to open in flagship Somerset shopping centre next spring

Demolition work under way at Browne’s Garden Centre

Demolition work under way at Browne’s Garden Centre

Demolition work complete at Somerset garden centre as construction to start

Premier store in Martock, Somerset.

Premier store in Martock, Somerset.

Somerset corner shop fined £40,000 for hiring illegal workers

A fire at a Minehead industrial estate has left one business completely destroyed and several others damaged

A fire at a Minehead industrial estate has left one business completely destroyed and several others damaged

Major fire tears through Somerset industrial estate destroying businesses

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Farmer

Site of proposed farm shop at Home Farm in Dunster

New farm shop selling 'local produce' planned off Somerset A-road

The Bowdens Farm Business Park on the B3168 Hambridge Road in Hambridge

The Bowdens Farm Business Park on the B3168 Hambridge Road in Hambridge

Rural Somerset business park to expand with new workshops and storage

Adam Dance: The government must act on Bluetongue testing delays

Mumpfest 2026 is coming to Burrowbridge in Somerset

Mumpfest 2026 is coming to Burrowbridge in Somerset

Somerset farm to host music and food festival after ‘tough’ summer

Adam Dance: Here are my priorities for Yeovil as Parliament returns

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National Sport

England fell to defeat in a chaotic Nations League opener against Spain (Mike Egerton/PA)

England fell to defeat in a chaotic Nations League opener against Spain (Mike Egerton/PA)

England edged out by Spain in five-goal Nations League thriller

Craig Bellamy scored a famous winner for Wales against Denmark in 1998 (Zed Jameson/PA)

Craig Bellamy scored a famous winner for Wales against Denmark in 1998 (Zed Jameson/PA)

Craig Bellamy returns to the scene of his Wales winner that annoyed teammates

Gavin Bazunu will not be in goal for Republic of Ireland against Israel (Niall Carson/PA)

Gavin Bazunu will not be in goal for Republic of Ireland against Israel (Niall Carson/PA)

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu says he will not play against Israel

Peter Cklamovski’s Salford are unbeaten in their last five league matches (Martin Rickett/PA)

Peter Cklamovski’s Salford are unbeaten in their last five league matches (Martin Rickett/PA)

Peter Cklamovski urges Salford to stay humble after resounding win at Oldham

Salford are up to seventh in League Two (Nick Potts/PA)

Salford are up to seventh in League Two (Nick Potts/PA)

Salford stretch unbeaten run with comfortable win at Oldham

A view of official Adidas UEFA Champions League footballs during a training session at Lennoxtown Training Complex, Glasgow. Picture date: Tuesday August 18, 2026.

A view of official Adidas UEFA Champions League footballs during a training session at Lennoxtown Training Complex, Glasgow. Picture date: Tuesday August 18, 2026.

Altrincham prove too hot for Hornchurch

Scott Lindsey was a happy man after York’s comfortable home win (John Walton/PA)

Scott Lindsey was a happy man after York’s comfortable home win (John Walton/PA)

He was class – York boss Scott Lindsey impressed by Jovan Malcolm display

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National News

John Nellis and Katya Jones during dress rehearsal for the live show for the BBC1 dance competition, Strictly Come Dancing. (Guy Levy/PA)

John Nellis and Katya Jones during dress rehearsal for the live show for the BBC1 dance competition, Strictly Come Dancing. (Guy Levy/PA)

Social media star John Nellis tops Strictly leaderboard after first live show

Christine Jardine has announced she will step down at the next general election (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

Christine Jardine has announced she will step down at the next general election (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

Christine Jardine announces she will stand down as MP at next election

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel arrive for the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel arrive for the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Burnham insists he can deliver change despite economic headwinds

Donald Trump (Rod Lamkey Jr/AP)

Donald Trump (Rod Lamkey Jr/AP)

Trump presses Zelensky to ‘settle with Putin’ as 10 die in latest air strikes

Building Heathrow Airport’s new runway has been delayed (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Building Heathrow Airport’s new runway has been delayed (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Heathrow’s third runway delayed until 2039

Mark Feehily of Westlife performs on stage at Wembley Stadium, London (Aaron Chown/PA)

Mark Feehily of Westlife performs on stage at Wembley Stadium, London (Aaron Chown/PA)

Westlife’s Mark Feehily sues surgeon over weight-loss operation

Democratic Unionist Party leader Gavin Robinson called for unity (PA)

Democratic Unionist Party leader Gavin Robinson called for unity (PA)

DUP chief hails unionist unity over Drumcree as something to build on

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