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Clockwise from top left: The Newt, the Grosvenor Arms, The Old Bell Hotel and the Manor House

Somerset hotels among The Times top 100 places to stay in the UK

HOTELS and inns in Somerset make a new list of the 100 best places to stay in the UK. The…

Pebbles in Watchet, The Wyvern Club in Taunton and The Ship in Porlock picked up awards

CAMRA crowns Somerset’s pub, cider pub and club of the year

SOMERSET’S finest pubs and clubs have been recognised in the annual county CAMRA awards. Members of the Somerset branch of…

Andy Daintree and Ian Scott set up the Bluebird in Wedmore two years ago

How a village cafe is backing community causes – and showcasing Somerset talent

A VILLAGE venue set up to provide a hub for groups, performers and individuals, is marking its second anniversary…

The plans say the new camera would ensure spaces are available for "genuine" users Picture: Google

Cheddar pub submits plan for car park camera to stop “abuse” of parking

A PUB in Cheddar could see a new camera installed to put an end to drivers ‘abusing’ the car…

Warning after TikTok air fryer hack causes serious fire

AIR FRYER users are being asked to heed a warning over following potentially dangerous online trends. A video posted to…

The applicant will be hoping these revised plans will be approved by Somerset Council Picture: Somerset Council

Craft beer bar plan for Wincanton’s High Street resubmitted after initial refusal

A PLAN to bring a beer and bottle craft bar to Wincanton has been resubmitted after it was initially…

Smithy's Mobile Snack Bar has applied for permisssion to serve hungry workers in Crewkerne. Picture: Somerset Planning

Mobile snack van plan to serve hungry workers at Crewkerne industrial estate

PLANNING permission is being sought for a snack van serving hungry workers in Crewkerne. A plan has been submitted…

The Apple Tree Inn, inset, is on the edge of the Glastonbury Festival site at Pilton. Pictures: Paul Jones/Google

Landmark pub – a mile from Glastonbury Festival Pyramid Stage – up for sale

A LANDMARK pub which neighbours the site of the Glastonbury Festival is up for rent. The Apple Tree Inn, on…

The Food WorksSW, in Weston-super-Mare, opened in 2020. Picture: North Somerset Council

Weston food centre seen by millions in BBC The One Show feature

A NORTH Somerset venue that helps develop food and drink brands was on-camera for a BBC One Show feature…

Sainsbury's at Hankridge, Taunton. Picture: Google

Pizza and patisserie counters at Sainsbury’s to close as 3,000 jobs axed

THOUSANDS of jobs are to go at Sainsbury’s as the chain closes remaining cafés, as well as patisserie and…