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Award-winning Bath wine shop to close at end of March
The popular wine shop will continue to sell online and hold tasting events
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'Flood-proof' pool in Bath closes after flooding twice since New Year
Bath
The flooding follows the wettest February ever for the South of England
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Shania Twain wants to sing with horses on stage at Glastonbury
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The That Don’t Impress Me Much singer said that having horses with her on stage before has helped her with her voice
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Glastonbury Festival 2024 headliners revealed as Coldplay, Dua Lipa and SZA
Glastonbury Festival
The line-up has received mixed reaction
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Somerset's exclusive hotel where the rich and famous go to romance
Somerset
The Newt between Bruton and Castle Cary has been voted one of the most romantic hotels in the world
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Somerset restaurant named among most romantic UK venues
Bath
Good luck trying to get a reservation
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Somerset pubs and restaurants named among best in South West
Food and Drink
The prestigious Trencherman's Award ceremony will be held in April
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Couple with passion for baking turn it into thriving business
Yeovil
Meet Deborah and Robert, the owners of the Cake Box, a bakery and café that has opened its second branch in Yeovil
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Free hot chocolates on offer as Cadbury store reopens
Clarks Village
One of the shopping outlet's longest-standing brands has received a facelift
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Glastonbury £3k glamping tents come with swimming pool, clean toilets and helicopter transfers
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Ahead of Glastonbury Festival 2024, luxury glamping accommodation, The Pop-Up Hotel is revealing its plans for this summer’s hotel
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Ultimate food and music festival is returning to Somerset
Bath
Bath’s Foodies Festival is the perfect way to kick off the summer
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Show promises live entertainment, family fun and top local food
Royal Bath and West Show
Don’t miss the chance to experience the best of Somerset’s farming and food heritage at the Royal Bath & West Show, where you can enjoy live entertainment, family fun, and delicious local produce
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Calls for change after a 'disappointing' Christmas Market
What's On
Bath Christmas Market, once a festive attraction, has become a source of disappointment and frustration for many
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Six Somerset restaurants named among the best in UK top 100 list
Food and Drink
The SquareTable countdown features several places from elsewhere in the south west
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New Bath & West Food & Drink Festival is coming to Somerset
Royal Bath and West Show
Visit for a weekend of cheesy delights, cider, produce and more
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Weston-super-Mare 'full of fish and chip shops' and 'not worth leaving M5 for'
Weston-super-mare
Some tourists loved their stay but others were not keen on returning
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'Just stunning' Dunelm 'cosy' and 'easy to assemble' chair shoppers want in every colour
Shopping
The chair is popular with shoppers and is available in three different colours
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Domino's launches new Lasagne and Carbonara pizzas
Food & Drink
There is also a new garlic bread and a new dessert - all in stores for a limited time
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Poundland bringing major changes to 150 branches - list so far
Shopping
Dates have been set for the biggest change the stores have seen in five years
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Customer sets up fundraiser to save much-loved bakery
A local resident and regular customer of the bakery is determined to keep it open - with the help of donations
Primark rolls out huge change because of shoplifting
Shopping
Thieves who try to steal using one trick will be more easily spotted and stopped
Major Brit Pop band and indie kings tipped to play Glastonbury Festival's secret gigs
Glastonbury Festival
The official line-up has been revealed, but there are lots of rumours swirling around who will play at the event's famous secret gigs
Scenic pub offering stunning views of Somerset to feature in Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey
Yeovil
Its landlord offered the comedian some cider to sample
Tesco launches half-price toy sale including Barbie, Disney and Paw Patrol
Shopping
There are 70 toys in the sale including action, creative, dolls, vehicles, nursery, pre-school, plush and outdoor toys
Food and Drink
Customer sets up fundraiser to save much-loved bakery
A local resident and regular customer of the bakery is determined to keep it open - with the help of donations
Major Brit Pop band and indie kings tipped to play Glastonbury Festival's secret gigs
Glastonbury Festival
The official line-up has been revealed, but there are lots of rumours swirling around who will play at the event's famous secret gigs
Moss opens new clothes store at Clarks Village
Clarks Village
The formal clothes brand has dozens of stores across the country
Cheddar Gorge named one of UK's most 'unforgettable' natural landmarks in new list
Cheddar
The list was made by calculating the percentage of natural landmark reviews containing the words 'unforgettable' or 'memorable'
McDonald's withdraws new restaurant plans in Midsomer Norton town centre
Midsomer Norton
More than 120 jobs would have been created
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Shepton Mallet
When decision on 620 new homes in Somerset town is expected
It's been nearly ten years since the land was first allocated for housing
CCTV appeal after man attempts to rob Weston-super-Mare store at knifepoint
Weston-super-mare
Avon and Somerset Police would like to speak to the man pictured as part of their enquiries
CCTV appeal after community centre burgled
Somerset News
Police have released CCTV images of a woman they would like to speak to following the incident.
Government funding for Taunton cycle route can't be used to reinstate popular footbridge, council confirms
Taunton
The bridge has been closed since November 2022
Village pub near Taunton could be radically changed into new homes and holiday lets
Taunton
But the parish council are expected to rally against the plans
Israel-Hamas war
Somerset Council's Taunton HQ defaced by Palestine Action protesters
Taxpayers will be funding the clean-up effort
Government funding for Taunton cycle route can't be used to reinstate popular footbridge, council confirms
Taunton
The bridge has been closed since November 2022
When decision on 620 new homes in Somerset town is expected
Shepton Mallet
It's been nearly ten years since the land was first allocated for housing
CCTV appeal after man attempts to rob Weston-super-Mare store at knifepoint
Weston-super-mare
Avon and Somerset Police would like to speak to the man pictured as part of their enquiries
Yeovil college for students with special educational needs has improved, says Ofsted
Somerset News
Cambrian Lufton College is "delighted" by the new report