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Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
We visit the world famous River Cottage in Devon and sample a 10 course feast of utterly divine food
A tractor takes you from the top of the hill to the cottage

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
The classic country pub in a village that is not a village
It is a hidden gem situated on the Somerset border

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
We visit the unassuming Taunton cafe that would put any Greggs to shame
It does not look like a world-beater, but you will be pleasantly surprised

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
What it is like to live on one of Bath's steepest streets
People are rumoured to have used it as a ski slope

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
Inside the Somerset doctors' surgery transformed into stunning home
The imposing Victorian property was once full of patients

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
Rug Ratz: Popular children's play area in Yeovil up for sale
It is continuing to look for a new buyer

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
11 perverted Somerset sex offenders banged up so far this year
These criminals were varyingly described as 'devious', 'a monster' and 'the stuff of nightmares'

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
The new rules for towing a trailer or caravan you need to know about
There are some important changes for those of you planning a trip

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
The 22 areas of Somerset and Bath with the most new Covid cases
Some areas of our county are still seeing cases pile up

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
The 9 Yeovil streets where you can buy a home for less than £100,000
Some parts of the town will let you get onto the property ladder for a bargain

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
We try the curry house that's quickly becoming the talk of the town
The business underwent a change in ownership in 2016.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
The Somerset restaurants rated zero for food hygiene
There are four food outlets in Somerset which received the lowest food hygiene rating in 2021

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000
The hidden gem pub situated in a beautiful valley just outside Bath
There are pigs running around the garden

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:57:53 +0000
Live: A303 closed overnight after two-car crash in Somerset - updates
Police are at the scene

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:30:31 +0000
Surveillance controls in place after 'mad cow disease' infects animal on Somerset farm
The UK’s overall risk status for BSE remains at ‘controlled’, experts say

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:55:16 +0000
Taunton woman jailed for 'significant' involvement in dealing heroin and cocaine
'Drugs, such as heroin and cocaine, cause a huge amount of misery to communities'

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:53:27 +0000
Almost 300 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Somerset in a day
A further 178 people have died across the UK as of Friday

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:16:48 +0000
Major change to Bath gypsy and traveller site proposed
The decision follows vandalism costing £28,000

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:13:50 +0000
Rugby club pay tribute to former player who died in A303 crash
“Our condolences and sympathy go to his family and friends at this time. R.I.P Andy”

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:38:02 +0000
LIVE M5 and M4 traffic: Hour-long delays as weekend getaway begins
Motorists face almost two-hour delays on the M5

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:16:41 +0000
New Somerset relief road costing £3m 'is not fit for purpose' say some residents
The new road opened to motorists for the first time earlier this year.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:45:46 +0000
Abandoned duck gives rescuers 'run around' at lake
There were several attempts by RSPCA welfare officers to catch the Indian Running Duck

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:42:35 +0000
Countryside warriors to fight huge housing expansion on edge of Somerset town
CPRE chiefs have said they will 'robustly' defend the green belt against hundreds of new homes

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:30:02 +0000
New Aldi opens in Weston-super-Mare and there are deals to be had
The ribbon was cut by Team GB Olympic rowing hero Matt Langridge

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:20:58 +0000
Saxonvale regeneration scheme in Frome approved for second time despite threat of legal action
Plans were originally approved in late-January



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