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A new kebab shop could soon be open in Martock, if plans are approved

New kebab shop planned in Somerset village – and could open until 10pm every day

PLANS for a new kebab shop in a Somerset village have been submitted. The scheme would see a vacant unit…

Sports fans are lapping up the facilities at the new-look Arrow pub in Yeovil

Sports fans supping the atmosphere at Yeovil pub after makeover

PUNTERS – particularly sports fans – have been supping the new facilities at a Yeovil pub after a…

Knights has been handed a prestigious accolade

Somerset fish and chip shop lands top national recognition

A SOMERSET fish and chip shop was crowned a quality accreditation champion at a prestigious awards ceremony. Knight’s Fish…

The team is welcoming people back to the Yeovil pub after a £376,000 makeover. Picture: The Arrow

The Arrow pub in Yeovil re-opens after £376,000 refurbishment

LANDMARK Yeovil pub – The Arrow – has re-opened after a £376,000 refurbishment. The Marston’s pub has been fitted…

We compared Somerset pubs from the past to the current locations - and used AI to bring old photographs back to life

PINTS FROM THE PAST: Somerset pubs then and now – do you recognise them?

PUBS have been a mainstay of Somerset communities for generations. The ‘local’ has been a meeting point – and a…

The Pony Chew Valley, at Chew Magna, makes the list

Somerset restaurants ranked among the best in the UK: Full list

SOMERSET restaurants have been ranked among the best in the country. Independent restaurant guide Square Meal has compiled a list…

Residents are hoping to buy and re-open the former Britannia Inn, in Wells

Fundraising to buy – and re-open – Wells pub reaches almost £100,000

ALMOST £100,000 has been raised in a community campaign to save a pub in Wells. The East Wells Community Benefit…

The Arrow, in Yeovil, has closed for a sports makeover. Picture: Google

Yeovil pub closes for £376,000 refurbishment to create ‘grandstand’ sports bar

A YEOVIL pub has closed today (January 26) – but only for a £376,000 makeover. The Arrow is undergoing an…

MP Rachel Gilmour with owner of The Chapel at Cotford St Luke, main picture

MP visits closure-threatened Somerset pub after appeal for support

THE owner of a Somerset pub which called for community support as they faced the “very real risk”…

Households recycling their food waste could save Somerset £1 million. Picture: Somerset Council

Somerset food waste recycling increased by 100 TONNES in December

PLEAS for Somerset households to recycle more food waste have been heard – with the equivalent of an extra…