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Showgoers enjoying some ciders at the recent event, near Shepton Mallet. Picture: Royal Bath & West Show

Somerset cider maker named ‘people’s choice’ winner in Royal Bath & West competition

A SOMERSET cider maker is enjoying the sweet taste of success after picking up a top award at the…

The Apple Tree Inn is now under new management. Picture: Facebook

Popular Somerset pub is re-opening tomorrow with a night of ‘good vibes’!

TOMORROW sees the Grand opening Night of a popular Somerset pub that has been closed for months. The Apple Tree…

The Cotley Inn, at Wambrook, near Chard, has made the list. Picture: The Cotley Inn

Cheers! Somerset inn makes top 10 best pubs for summer drinks and food

A PUB near Chard has been named among the best places for a pint and something to eat in…

Number Sixteen, in Wincanton High Street, will close on May 31. Picture: Google

Popular Somerset café, wine shop and deli announces it will close next week

A POPULAR Somerset café, wine shop and deli is closing next week. Number Sixteen, in Wincanton High Street, has been…

Nuova Italia, in Ilchester, could soon get a new look. Pictures: Google/Boon Brown/Somerset Council

Popular Somerset restaurant could be set for a major makeover

A POPULAR Somerset restaurant is set to get a makeover – if plans are approved. Nuova Italia, in Church Street,…

The new Greggs is on the Tapstone Business Park, in Chard. Picture: Greggs/Somerset Council

Greggs applies for signs – and is recruiting – for new Chard branch

PLANS have been submitted for signs at a new Greggs in Chard. The bakery giant has applied to Somerset Council…

The Spice Club, in Eastover, Bridgwater, could lose its license. Picture: Google

Bridgwater restaurant faces losing its license after employing ‘illegal workers’

AN Indian restaurant in Bridgwater could lose its licence after it employed illegal workers. The Spice Club, in Eastover, will…

Peter Green Chilled is based at Evercreech, near Shepton Mallet. Picture: Google

Somerset-based Peter Green Chilled hit by cyber attack

A SOMERSET-based firm which distributes goods to UK supermarkets is being held to ransom by cyber attackers. Peter Green Chilled,…

MP Anna Sabine is looking for the best chippy in Frome and East Somerset. Pictures: Google/Anna Sabine

Somerset MP bids to honour the best chippy in her constituency in new poll

A SOMERSET MP has launched a tasty campaign to find her constituency’s best chippy. Anna Sabine (Lib Dem, Frome and…

The Bird in Hand, in Henstridge, is up for sale. Picture: Google

Your chance to buy shares – and keep Somerset village pub open

A COMMUNITY bid to buy the village pub in order to “keep it open as an essential meeting place”…