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Howden's North Pole Mail Service now accepting letter to Santa

Howden's North Pole Mail Service now accepting letter to Santa

Taunton car dealer wins two 'major' awards.

Taunton car dealer wins two 'major' awards.

‘Second-hand superstar’: Taunton car retailer wins two 'major' awards

Minehead funeral director named finalist for two awards

Minehead funeral director named finalist for two awards

Awards Ceremonies

Minehead funeral director named finalist for two awards

Now is the time for first-time buyers says Taunton firm

Now is the time for first-time buyers says Taunton firm

First time buyer

Now is the time for first-time buyers says Taunton firm

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Taunton fintech firm appoints new chief financial officer

The Cross at Croscombe is up for a regional award this year.

The Cross at Croscombe is up for a regional award this year.

Bristol, Bath, and Somerset awards 2024: Wells B&B up for award

First-ever sponsorship deal for Queen's College football kit

First-ever sponsorship deal for Queen's College football kit

First-ever sponsorship deal for Queen's College football kit

Free open day to celebrate sports centre multi-million makeover

Wellington animal hospital invests in anaesthesia care for pets

Wellington animal hospital invests in anaesthesia care for pets

Wellington animal hospital invests in anaesthesia care for pets

The showroom is opening on November 30.

The showroom is opening on November 30.

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Opening day confirmed for Taunton electric vehicles showroom

Mulberry axed head office jobs as part of new rebuild.

Mulberry axed head office jobs as part of new rebuild.

Mulberry axes head office jobs in ‘rebuild’ after sales plunge

A Somerset business owner has spoken after farmer strikes in Westminster.

A Somerset business owner has spoken after farmer strikes in Westminster.

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'I took it for granted': Taunton business owner supports farmers

Mulberry bosses have said a 'rebuild is needed' after sales dropped almost a fifth over the past six months.

Mulberry bosses have said a 'rebuild is needed' after sales dropped almost a fifth over the past six months.

'Rebuild needed': Somerset business hoping to rebuild after a 'difficult year'

Luke Evans presented with cakes by a local Somerset business.

Luke Evans presented with cakes by a local Somerset business.

'Inspiring, humble, and grounded': Luke Evans receives gift from local business

Glastonbury's first and original vegetarian café has been awarded the 2024/25 Good Food Awards Gold Seal.

Glastonbury's first and original vegetarian café has been awarded the 2024/25 Good Food Awards Gold Seal.

Good Food Award

Unique sustainable Somerset café wins revered award

Cheddar Bridge Touring Park, based in Cheddar, won an award at Campsites.co.uk's Camping and Glamping 2024 awards.

Cheddar Bridge Touring Park, based in Cheddar, won an award at Campsites.co.uk's Camping and Glamping 2024 awards.

Somerset campsite wins big at camping awards night 2024

Longleat Safari Park have revealed plans to being hippos back to the park.

Longleat Safari Park have revealed plans to being hippos back to the park.

Longleat House and Safari Park

Longleat 'hoping to add hippos' after plans revealed

Frome wine shop to host special Rioja tasting event

Frome wine shop to host special Rioja tasting event

Frome wine shop to host special Rioja tasting event

Including live signwriting demonstrations

Including live signwriting demonstrations

Unique signwriting pop-up shop opens in Wells this weekend

Chris Potter with the award for Champion Bacon on behalf of Tim Potter Butchers on Fore Street.

Chris Potter with the award for Champion Bacon on behalf of Tim Potter Butchers on Fore Street.

Butcher in Wellington wins big at Taste of the West Awards

Taunton business, Calverts, celebrates 80 years of business.

Taunton business, Calverts, celebrates 80 years of business.

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Oldest furniture shop in Taunton celebrates 80th anniversary

A Somerset B&B won two awards this week, including B&B of the year.

A Somerset B&B won two awards this week, including B&B of the year.

B&B of the year: Popular Somerset B&B wins two awards in one night

A new attraction is coming to a motor museum in Somerset.

A new attraction is coming to a motor museum in Somerset.

Haynes Motor Museum announces inaugural classic car show

Meet the real Somerset Craft Cider Pioneers – PULPT

Meet the real Somerset Craft Cider Pioneers – PULPT

Meet the real Somerset Craft Cider Pioneers – PULPT

Wellington's Miss Millie's has closed with Greggs set to move in.

Wellington's Miss Millie's has closed with Greggs set to move in.

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Wellington chicken shop closes after KFC moves in just 200 yards away

Direct Line Group is one of the UK’s largest insurance companies employing over 9,000 people.

Direct Line Group is one of the UK’s largest insurance companies employing over 9,000 people.

Direct Line Group reveals plans to axe around 550 jobs amid cost cuts

Players and staff enjoyed a tour of the site

Players and staff enjoyed a tour of the site

Taunton Town FC

Taunton Town players take a tour of award-winning brewery

Monkton Elm has been named in Daily Mail's Top 25 UK garden centres list 2024.

Monkton Elm has been named in Daily Mail's Top 25 UK garden centres list 2024.

Family owned Taunton garden centre named as one of the UK's best

The owners at The Old Well have spoken one week after a fire forced them to close.

The owners at The Old Well have spoken one week after a fire forced them to close.

Garden centre owner speaks one week after being hit by devastating fire

Yeovil's new Toys'R'Us at 10 Middle Street.

Yeovil's new Toys'R'Us at 10 Middle Street.

Yeovil's Toys'R'Us opening this weekend with free goody bags

Two Taunton businesses are linking up to host a special event this weekend.

Two Taunton businesses are linking up to host a special event this weekend.

Taunton brewery teams up with Dough Bros for special event to create new beer

Anne Craib from The Surridge Gallery

Anne Craib from The Surridge Gallery

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Popular Taunton art gallery to move after 10 years

The Old Well Garden Centre has re-opened after a devastating fire earlier this month.

The Old Well Garden Centre has re-opened after a devastating fire earlier this month.

Garden centre, near Wellington, back open after major fire

Deborah Meaden has 'revealed all' in a recent podcast appearance - including when she helped a friend in Taunton become a business partner at a major company.

Deborah Meaden has 'revealed all' in a recent podcast appearance - including when she helped a friend in Taunton become a business partner at a major company.

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'Now I'm worried!': Deborah Meaden reveals what kills most businesses

Somerset Business Awards' judges and sponsors.

Somerset Business Awards' judges and sponsors.

Somerset Business Awards

Two weeks left to enter the Somerset Business Awards 2025

The Taunton Independent Market organisers are considering a night market this winter.

The Taunton Independent Market organisers are considering a night market this winter.

Taunton Independent Market

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Taunton Independent Market: Would you like to see a night market?

Taunton and Yeovil Boba Corner Cafes are closing down

Taunton and Yeovil Boba Corner Cafes are closing down

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Somerset bubble tea cafe is closing shop and seeking new owners

McDonald's on Yeovil's Lysander Road.

McDonald's on Yeovil's Lysander Road.

McDonald's on Yeovil's Lysander Road reopens after refurbishment

The owners at the Old Well Garden Centre have provided an update after a fire broke out at the business last week.

The owners at the Old Well Garden Centre have provided an update after a fire broke out at the business last week.

Garden centre remains shuttered after fire forces closure

The Haynes Motor Museum has been awarded a gold award this month.

The Haynes Motor Museum has been awarded a gold award this month.

Richard Hammond

Popular Somerset family attraction named as one of UK's best

Pic 2 (L-R) Vanessa Cunningham & Anita Flake Rumwell Farm Shop

Pic 2 (L-R) Vanessa Cunningham & Anita Flake Rumwell Farm Shop

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Shoppers invited to free Christmas Fayre and tasting event at farm shop

Pat Hawkins announced that he was set to be joined by Richard Hammond to open the County Classics Motor Museum.

Pat Hawkins announced that he was set to be joined by Richard Hammond to open the County Classics Motor Museum.

Richard Hammond

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When Richard Hammond agreed to open County Classics Motor Museum

A devastating fire has affected a family-run business near Wellington.

A devastating fire has affected a family-run business near Wellington.

'Significant fire' breaks out at family run garden centre on A38

Charles Clickard, Hatchers and Son footwear.

Charles Clickard, Hatchers and Son footwear.

Taunton store celebrates its 100th anniversary with a new shoe range

Burger King confirmed a return to Taunton in late 2023.

Burger King confirmed a return to Taunton in late 2023.

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Burger King was meant to be coming back to Taunton -what happened?

Olio founders Saasha and Tessa

Olio founders Saasha and Tessa

Leonardo contributes to sustainable food for community

Menkind have opened a new shop in Taunton ready for Christmas shopping.

Menkind have opened a new shop in Taunton ready for Christmas shopping.

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New MenKind shop opens in Taunton's Orchard Shopping Centre

Mo Bro's Henry Slade signing his contract.

Mo Bro's Henry Slade signing his contract.

England Rugby star backs Bradford's Yeovil Movember campaign

Sheppy's Cider Farm has been recognised as one of the best farm shops in the UK.

Sheppy's Cider Farm has been recognised as one of the best farm shops in the UK.

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Sheppy's Cider Farm ranked as 'one of the best' farm shops in the country

Three of the best Somerset locations serving ultimate Sunday roasts

Three of the best Somerset locations serving ultimate Sunday roasts

Three of the best Somerset locations serving ultimate Sunday roasts

Farmer and landlord Richard Payne, 61, from Somerset.

Farmer and landlord Richard Payne, 61, from Somerset.

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Somerset farmer 'concerned' ahead of possible Budget tax rises

Woodys Tattoo Shop officially opened for business today (October 29).

Woodys Tattoo Shop officially opened for business today (October 29).

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New Woodys tattoo shop opens in Taunton

Beaux Health and Wellbeing, on 20 The Crescent, Taunton.

Beaux Health and Wellbeing, on 20 The Crescent, Taunton.

Luxury Taunton beauty salon relocates to townhouse that sat empty for decades

Jamie Oliver warned public over the

Jamie Oliver warned public over the

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Jamie Oliver and Somerset cheesemaker warn of £300K 'cheddar cheese heist'