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17,000 tonnes of food waste in Somerset last year did not go in the right bin

Why aren’t more Somerset people recycling their food waste?

THE majority of food waste in Somerset is being recycled – but not by much. As the county continues the…

The Bristol & Exeter pub in Bridgwater is up for sale. Picture: Google

Popular Bridgwater pub is up for sale – but is not calling last orders

A POPULAR Bridgwater pub is up for sale – with a guide price of £375,000. The Bristol & Exeter,…

The Crewkerne Community Fridge is open three days a week

New signs point to food support for Crewkerne and surrounding villages

A NEW sign has been unveiled – highlighting the presence of a community fridge to help residents in Crewkerne. Open…

The Feed Station in Merriott is being put up for sale - but not closing yet. Picture: Google

Popular Somerset village café to be put up for sale – but won’t close yet!

A POPULAR Somerset café is set to be sold, the owner has announced. The Feed Station, at Sandy Hole, Merriott,…

The Muddled Man in Crewkerne, The George Inn in Norton St Philip and the Rose & Crown in Huish Episcopi Pictures: Google

10 Somerset pubs named in Telegraph’s best 500 pubs in England

A GLASS should be raised to Somerset as the county boasts 10 pubs that have been included in the Telegraph’s…

The Nut Tree, in Worle, has closed. Picture: The Nut Tree

“It’s been a blast”: Popular North Somerset pub closes as it’s not “financially viable”

A POPULAR North Somerset pub has closed amid “ever-increasing” costs meaning the venue is “no longer financially viable”. Stuart Mottram…

Fireaway Pizza is set to replace 7 System Computers in the Bayliss Centre, Street. Pictures: Google/V16 Designz/Somerset Council

Plans approved for new pizza takeaway in Street – replacing computer shop

PLANS for a new takeaway pizza restaurant in Street have been approved – but the current tenants don’t know…

Dorset’s Masterchef contestant George Williams is holding a demo at the festival Picture: Wimborne BID

Wimborne Food Festival to serve up a huge menu of mouth-watering attractions

FOODIES will be flocking to Wimborne later this year as the town’s popular food festival returns for its second…

Mayor of Wells, Cllr Louis Agabani, did the honours at the relaunch at The Swan

Famous Wells hotel – star of Hot Fuzz – officially relaunched after makeover

A LANDMARK Somerset hotel – known around the world after starring in a hit Hollywood movie – has been…

The best of food and drink in Somerset will be on offer, according to Kate Hughes, right

BUY SOMERSET: Somerset Food Trail Festival features a raft of tasty county treats

THE very best food and drink produced in Somerset will be showcased during a special event next month. From July…