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Andrew Dennis and his beloved cat Beans.

Tributes paid to much-loved Taunton man who was an 'amazing' brother and son

The Prickly Pear on the A359 High Street in Bruton, pictured in March 2024, will soon reopen as a Mexican fusion restaurant

The Prickly Pear on the A359 High Street in Bruton, pictured in March 2024, will soon reopen as a Mexican fusion restaurant

Somerset Council

Former Somerset pub to reopen as Mexican fusion restaurant as licence granted

Yasmin Luke and her son Oliver.

Yasmin Luke and her son Oliver.

Woman shares struggles as teen mum raising child with profound autism

Eight towns and villages in Somerset have been listed as the best places to live in.

Eight towns and villages in Somerset have been listed as the best places to live in.

Best places to live 2026

List revealed of the eight 'best places to live' in Somerset

Minehead Mot Centre has requested to add one trailer to its current licence

Minehead Mot Centre has requested to add one trailer to its current licence

Minehead company seeks to amend vehicle operator's licence

Mike Cahill (left) of headline sponsor Albert Goodman and David Crew, Managing Director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Mike Cahill (left) of headline sponsor Albert Goodman and David Crew, Managing Director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Deadline looms for entries for Somerset Business Awards 2026

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: Are some dogs addicted to toys?

Artist's impression of 116 homes on the B3139 Wookey Road in Wells

Artist's impression of 116 homes on the B3139 Wookey Road in Wells

Somerset Council

116 homes planned for 'extremely dangerous' road in Wells

Mr Amos' proposal is now part of the Renters' Rights Bill, which completed its passage through Parliament this week and is soon to become law

Mr Amos' proposal is now part of the Renters' Rights Bill, which completed its passage through Parliament this week and is soon to become law

Somerset MP celebrates 'huge' victory for armed forces families

Alfie Moulden on the ball when the two sides met last season

Alfie Moulden on the ball when the two sides met last season

Taunton Town FC

RECAP - Taunton Town v Sholing: All the action

Taunton death notices and funeral announcements

Taunton death notices and funeral announcements

Taunton death notices and funeral announcements

Paul Wynne will step down from the position of town clerk at Frome Town Council on Friday, October 24, after nearly two decades with the council, including 15 years in the role

Paul Wynne will step down from the position of town clerk at Frome Town Council on Friday, October 24, after nearly two decades with the council, including 15 years in the role

Local government

Clerk to retire after 18 years with Frome Town Council

The Forest Food Project runs a market garden that grows produce to supply local food banks, as well as a veg box delivery service, campsite, and educational programme within schools

The Forest Food Project runs a market garden that grows produce to supply local food banks, as well as a veg box delivery service, campsite, and educational programme within schools

Somerset's Food Forest Project appoints new chair

Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has welcomed the transformation of St Dunstan's House into a health and wellbeing hub

Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has welcomed the transformation of St Dunstan's House into a health and wellbeing hub

New health and wellbeing hub opens in Glastonbury

News

Somerset Council is working with charities, community groups and using government funding to offer vital resources to help people cope with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis

Somerset Council is working with charities, community groups and using government funding to offer vital resources to help people cope with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis

Cost of living crisis

Somerset Council urges residents to seek free winter support

The River Tone by Nigel Osborne

The River Tone by Nigel Osborne

Somerset Camera Club

Photographs of Somerset 'happy places'

Stéphane Jouin preparing to interview people in Vivary Park

Stéphane Jouin preparing to interview people in Vivary Park

Interview: Meet the 'French Guy in England' spreading positivity in Taunton

A variety of films are showing at Minehead's Avenue Cinema over the next week

A variety of films are showing at Minehead's Avenue Cinema over the next week

Film showings at Minehead's Avenue Cinema, October 17-23

A variety of films are showing at Frome's Westway Cinema over the next week

A variety of films are showing at Frome's Westway Cinema over the next week

Film showings at Frome's Westway Cinema, October 17-23

Ms Gilmour is backing a letter to the business and trade secretary urging decisive governmental action for Hugh's Law

Ms Gilmour is backing a letter to the business and trade secretary urging decisive governmental action for Hugh's Law

Rachel Gilmour backs campaign to aid parents of seriously ill children

The new, limited-edition Somerset Cuvée

The new, limited-edition Somerset Cuvée

Somerset family vineyard launches new sparkling wine

Phil Hill: Shoplifting is hitting Taunton's town centre and our pockets

Your Health, Your Choice: Why 2026 could be the year to push yourself

Some of the coats donated to the scheme last year

Some of the coats donated to the scheme last year

Somerset Council

Coat exchange scheme returning to Somerset this winter

Mr Dance has spoken about the future of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs after the government failed to confirm whether funding for the clubs will continue beyond 2025–26

Mr Dance has spoken about the future of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs after the government failed to confirm whether funding for the clubs will continue beyond 2025–26

Yeovil MP calls for clarity on future funding for young farmers' clubs

Scales of Justice, stock image. For illustrative purposes only.

Scales of Justice, stock image. For illustrative purposes only.

Man handed community order after assault on Boxing Day

A Grade-II listed castle and former hotel has been put for sale for just under £1 million.

A Grade-II listed castle and former hotel has been put for sale for just under £1 million.

Somerset 17th century castle put up for sale at £995,000

Police have arrested a man after he was caught driving a stolen bike.

Police have arrested a man after he was caught driving a stolen bike.

Man arrested after motorbike stopped on A39

Award-winning Somerset brewery put up for sale.

Award-winning Somerset brewery put up for sale.

Popular brewery and taproom near Taunton up for sale

Sam Gaden completed his third mural in Taunton Independent Quarter.

Sam Gaden completed his third mural in Taunton Independent Quarter.

Final mural to complete project at Taunton Independent Quarter revealed

The rooms above a restaurant could become houses in multiple occupation.

The rooms above a restaurant could become houses in multiple occupation.

Plans submitted to turn upper floors of Italian restaurant into HMO

A38 between Taunton and Wellington will be closed for hours after crash

A38 between Taunton and Wellington will be closed for hours after crash

RECAP: A38 between Taunton and Wellington re-opens following crash

Speeding on public roads and on motorways were the most common offences in both of the past two years.

Speeding on public roads and on motorways were the most common offences in both of the past two years.

Urgent speed camera warning issued to over 9 million UK drivers

The magazine, named after popular children's cartoon character Peppa Pig, was on sale in Tesco in September

The magazine, named after popular children's cartoon character Peppa Pig, was on sale in Tesco in September

Tesco issues warning urging shoppers to return recalled item over safety risk

Clinton Rogers: Men and women were designed by entirely different departments

As part of the event, the skies will be lit up with a quiet fireworks display, which is designed to be autism-friendly and kinder to wildlife and pets

As part of the event, the skies will be lit up with a quiet fireworks display, which is designed to be autism-friendly and kinder to wildlife and pets

Christmas market set to take over Cocklemoor Island in December

The semi-detached house with an attached double-fronted shop is for sale in Street for £425,000

The semi-detached house with an attached double-fronted shop is for sale in Street for £425,000

'Deceptively spacious' home with shop for sale in Street for £425,000

Olive Trowsdale has joined Avalon Nursing Home after impressing staff during her college placement

Olive Trowsdale has joined Avalon Nursing Home after impressing staff during her college placement

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Avalon Nursing Home welcomes new employee after college placement ends

UK Today

Can you get more than 7 correct answers? Take this pub quiz to find out

'Do not eat':' Aldi 'sorry' as two food products recalled due to health risks

Heating expert warns UK households of costly energy bill radiator trap to avoid

Lidl apologises after 'do not eat' warning issued due to 'presence of metal'

Who is Farida on Big Brother? Why 2023 housemate returned during fake eviction

Gogglebox viewers all have same complaint about 2 'tiresome' cast members

Sport

Alfie Moulden on the ball when the two sides met last season

Taunton Town FC

RECAP - Taunton Town v Sholing: All the action

Somerset's Sean Dickson (right) hits a six while batting during the Vitality Blast Men's T20 final

Somerset's Sean Dickson (right) hits a six while batting during the Vitality Blast Men's T20 final

Departing cricket star Sean Dickson: 'I've made some lifelong friends'

Ben Green

Ben Green

Ben Green: 'It was an honour to play for Somerset'

Kian Roberts, who left Taunton School earlier this year, has signed with Somerset County Cricket Club

Kian Roberts, who left Taunton School earlier this year, has signed with Somerset County Cricket Club

Taunton School cricket starlet signs first professional contract

Taunton Town FC's Board of Directors and manager have released statements after an incident at a match.

Taunton Town FC's Board of Directors and manager have released statements after an incident at a match.

Taunton Town FC

Taunton Town release club statement after manager incident

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National Sport

Boreham Wood extended their unbeaten run with victory over Eastleigh (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Boreham Wood extended their unbeaten run with victory over Eastleigh (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Boreham Wood stretch unbeaten run with home win against Eastleigh

Yousef Salech scored the winner for Cardiff (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Yousef Salech scored the winner for Cardiff (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Cardiff move to the top of League One with home win against Reading

York played host to Wealdstone (Peter Byrne/PA)

York played host to Wealdstone (Peter Byrne/PA)

Ollie Pearce scores brace as York breeze past Wealdstone

The Field Of Gold team were left to bemoan a lack of match fitness (John Walton/PA)

The Field Of Gold team were left to bemoan a lack of match fitness (John Walton/PA)

Gosden feels layoff quelled Field Of Gold’s QEII bid

Mihailo Ivanovic scored Millwall’s second goal (Martin Rickett/PA)

Mihailo Ivanovic scored Millwall’s second goal (Martin Rickett/PA)

Millwall end QPR’s unbeaten run with victory at Loftus Road

Will Still admitted luck was not with his side against Swansea (Peter Tarry/PA)

Will Still admitted luck was not with his side against Swansea (Peter Tarry/PA)

Will Still blames bad luck as Southampton waste chances in draw with Swansea

Neil Harris’ Cambridge beat Bromley on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)

Neil Harris’ Cambridge beat Bromley on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)

Neil Harris hails ‘excellent’ first-half performance as Cambridge beat Bromley

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Property Plus

Mr Amos' proposal is now part of the Renters' Rights Bill, which completed its passage through Parliament this week and is soon to become law

Mr Amos' proposal is now part of the Renters' Rights Bill, which completed its passage through Parliament this week and is soon to become law

Somerset MP celebrates 'huge' victory for armed forces families

A Grade-II listed castle and former hotel has been put for sale for just under £1 million.

A Grade-II listed castle and former hotel has been put for sale for just under £1 million.

Somerset 17th century castle put up for sale at £995,000

Award-winning Somerset brewery put up for sale.

Award-winning Somerset brewery put up for sale.

Popular brewery and taproom near Taunton up for sale

The semi-detached house with an attached double-fronted shop is for sale in Street for £425,000

The semi-detached house with an attached double-fronted shop is for sale in Street for £425,000

'Deceptively spacious' home with shop for sale in Street for £425,000

The six-bedroom detached residence in Doniford is on the market for £750,000

The six-bedroom detached residence in Doniford is on the market for £750,000

Six-bedroom riverside home near Watchet on market for £750,000

The detached four-bedroom home in Taunton is on the market for £425,000

The detached four-bedroom home in Taunton is on the market for £425,000

Detached four-bedroom home in Taunton on market for £425,000

The three-bedroom detached home in Nailsea is on the market for £389,950

The three-bedroom detached home in Nailsea is on the market for £389,950

Three-bedroom family home in Nailsea for sale for £389,950

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Business

Mike Cahill (left) of headline sponsor Albert Goodman and David Crew, Managing Director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Deadline looms for entries for Somerset Business Awards 2026

The Prickly Pear on the A359 High Street in Bruton, pictured in March 2024, will soon reopen as a Mexican fusion restaurant

The Prickly Pear on the A359 High Street in Bruton, pictured in March 2024, will soon reopen as a Mexican fusion restaurant

Somerset Council

Former Somerset pub to reopen as Mexican fusion restaurant as licence granted

The new, limited-edition Somerset Cuvée

The new, limited-edition Somerset Cuvée

Somerset family vineyard launches new sparkling wine

Award-winning Somerset brewery put up for sale.

Award-winning Somerset brewery put up for sale.

Popular brewery and taproom near Taunton up for sale

The rooms above a restaurant could become houses in multiple occupation.

The rooms above a restaurant could become houses in multiple occupation.

Plans submitted to turn upper floors of Italian restaurant into HMO

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Farmer

Mr Dance has spoken about the future of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs after the government failed to confirm whether funding for the clubs will continue beyond 2025–26

Yeovil MP calls for clarity on future funding for young farmers' clubs

Anna Sabine (pictured) and Wera Hobhouse are among the Liberal Democrat MPs in Somerset who are demanding urgent action to protect British dairy farmers

Anna Sabine (pictured) and Wera Hobhouse are among the Liberal Democrat MPs in Somerset who are demanding urgent action to protect British dairy farmers

Two Somerset MPs join call for urgent support for dairy farmers

Sarah Dyke MP, whose family has farmed in the area for 250 years, was named to the front-bench role by party leader Sir Ed Davey on Tuesday, September 30

Sarah Dyke MP, whose family has farmed in the area for 250 years, was named to the front-bench role by party leader Sir Ed Davey on Tuesday, September 30

Sarah Dyke appointed to new Liberal Democrat frontbench role

Sarah Dyke MP, who was recently appointed Liberal Democrat spokesperson for rural affairs, is calling for urgent reform to protect British dairy producers after several major processors announced significant reductions in the price they pay for milk

Sarah Dyke MP, who was recently appointed Liberal Democrat spokesperson for rural affairs, is calling for urgent reform to protect British dairy producers after several major processors announced significant reductions in the price they pay for milk

Sarah Dyke MP calls for tougher milk price protections for farmers

The project is being delivered by Kingwell in partnership with The Lang Partnership at Home Farm in Langport

The project is being delivered by Kingwell in partnership with The Lang Partnership at Home Farm in Langport

New scheme set to boost biodiversity at Langport farm

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The Queen attends the racing at Ascot on Saturday (Steven Paston/PA)

The Queen attends the racing at Ascot on Saturday (Steven Paston/PA)

Queen carries on with day at Ascot races after Andrew gives up dukedom

Buildings that were destroyed during the Israeli ground and air operations in the northern Gaza Strip (Leo Correa/AP)

Buildings that were destroyed during the Israeli ground and air operations in the northern Gaza Strip (Leo Correa/AP)

Scottish MSP demands Britons who fought for Israel be tried for war crimes

Lady Annabel Goldsmith has died at the age of 91 (Yui Mok/PA)

Lady Annabel Goldsmith has died at the age of 91 (Yui Mok/PA)

Lady Annabel Goldsmith hailed as ‘simply irreplaceable’ after her death aged 91

Queen Elizabeth II and the then-Duke of York arrive at a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh during the Platinum Jubilee year (Richard Pohle/The Times/PA)

Queen Elizabeth II and the then-Duke of York arrive at a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh during the Platinum Jubilee year (Richard Pohle/The Times/PA)

Andrew ‘gagged’ Virginia Giuffre to avoid ruining Queen’s jubilee, memoir says

A view of small boats and engines used to cross the Channel by people thought to be migrants at a warehouse facility in Dover (James Manning/PA)

A view of small boats and engines used to cross the Channel by people thought to be migrants at a warehouse facility in Dover (James Manning/PA)

Small boats spotted crossing Channel overnight

The current phase of Lady Smith’s inquiry heard from 133 witnesses (Nick Mailer/PA)

The current phase of Lady Smith’s inquiry heard from 133 witnesses (Nick Mailer/PA)

Children in care were ‘stripped of their dignity’, inquiry told

George Abaraonye became president-elect of the historic debating society after a vote earlier this year (Alamy/PA)

George Abaraonye became president-elect of the historic debating society after a vote earlier this year (Alamy/PA)

Vote of no confidence in Oxford Union president-elect to take place in person

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