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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
What's On News
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
What's On News
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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Beautiful riverside pub re-opens after huge refurbishment with 'hearty' new menu
The Lock Keeper in Keynsham has been given a new lease of life following a huge refurbishment - and it's now serving a 'hearty' new menu
Beloved Shindig Festival to end this summer due to 'challenging' conditions
Things to do in Somerset
'"Don't miss the end - it will be the stuff of legends'
Cadbury admits 'last resort' change to chocolate bar as customer insists 'one or the other'
Shopping
Customers have been left fuming by the change with one telling the chocolate manufacturer 'it's just an excuse'
Morrisons recalls cheese as Listeria risk could give people sickness and diarrhoea
What's On News
The supermarket has said not to eat the cheese if you've bought it
Six flattering springtime dresses for £20 or less at Sainsbury's that look fab with a tan
Shopping
Sainsbury's fashion brand Tu is selling a vast collection of flattering and trendy dresses for £20 or less that are perfect for spring, summer, weddings and holidays
Bridgwater
Poundland set to open brand new store at Bridgwater retail park
A former Argos unit has been transformed
Beautiful riverside pub re-opens after huge refurbishment with 'hearty' new menu
Pubs
The Lock Keeper in Keynsham has been given a new lease of life following a huge refurbishment - and it's now serving a 'hearty' new menu
"Nobody's perfect, least of all me": Paloma Faith to perform in Bath this May
Bath
The singer has a menagerie of hits including 'Only Love Can Hurt Like This', 'Picking Up the Pieces', and 'Changing'
Beloved Shindig Festival to end this summer due to 'challenging' conditions
Things to do in Somerset
'"Don't miss the end - it will be the stuff of legends'
Jousting, axe throwing, and fire breathing jesters: Glastonbury Medieval Fayre to return this April
Glastonbury Festival
The fayre also offers archery displays, a fancy dress competition, and a 'sword school'
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Chef James Martin issues new statement and says 'I want to say a few important words'
The James Martin’s Saturday Morning ITV presenter said he had been targeted by scammers and warned fans not to fall victim
CrossCountry services will not call at new Somerset railway station
Transport
The new station is due to open by September 2025
Hairy Biker Si King gives statement and issues career update
Celebs/TV
Fans rushed to give him support as Si said he was still looking to carry out events this summer after the death of co-host Dave Myers
'Vast improvement' to high street to bring more footfall to seaside town
Weston-super-mare
The work is being funded through the Levelling Up Fund
'Caring and inclusive' Somerset school is upgraded by Ofsted
Education
Inspectors remarked that "pupils live up to the school’s values such as community, ambition and respect".
Weston-super-mare
'Vast improvement' to high street to bring more footfall to seaside town
The work is being funded through the Levelling Up Fund
'Caring and inclusive' Somerset school is upgraded by Ofsted
Education
Inspectors remarked that "pupils live up to the school’s values such as community, ambition and respect".
Pair of Bath Rugby forwards pen new one-year contract extensions
Bath Rugby
Jaco Coetzee and John Stewart have been rewarded for strong seasons in the Blue, Black and White
Apology after glitches disrupt major council consultation on where to build thousands of houses
Somerset
There was trouble with comments submitted over the major plans
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