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Blooming Grooming, based in Wedmore, has gone up for sale.

'Highly respected' dog grooming business goes up for sale after 18 years

Burger King previously planned a restaurant on Fore Street

Burger King previously planned a restaurant on Fore Street

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Burger King says ‘there are no longer plans’ for a branch in Taunton town centre

Stephens Scown has offices in Taunton, Truro and Exeter

Stephens Scown has offices in Taunton, Truro and Exeter

Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Law firm with Taunton office named one of the best places to work by The Sunday Times

The Somerset Rural Life Museum, in Glastonbury.

The Somerset Rural Life Museum, in Glastonbury.

New café run by 'excited' father-and-daughter team opens at museum

Channel Adventure in Minehead.

Channel Adventure in Minehead.

Somerset outdoor adventure company 'thrilled' to receive recognition

Cryptocurrency is a relatively new and evolving area of taxation

Cryptocurrency is a relatively new and evolving area of taxation

Cryptocurrency and tax: The new frontier in the UK

Jason (right) with his son Bailey outside their shop on Riverside Place in Taunton

Jason (right) with his son Bailey outside their shop on Riverside Place in Taunton

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‘The river is my office’: Taunton paddle-boarding shop celebrates first anniversary

The business is thrilled.

The business is thrilled.

'Hidden bar' in Somerset proud to win big in Muddy Stilettos Awards

Butchery counter at Newton Farm Shop.

Butchery counter at Newton Farm Shop.

Muddy Stilettos

Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024: Best farm shop in Somerset revealed

Emma Rawlings, Somerset Chamber of Commerce CEO.

Emma Rawlings, Somerset Chamber of Commerce CEO.

Somerset Chamber of Commerce to host Skills and Careers Fair later this year

Dulux Decorator Centre launch 'Canmesty' recycling initiative

Dulux Decorator Centre launch 'Canmesty' recycling initiative

Dulux Decorator Centre launch 'Canmesty' recycling initiative

Wellington veterinary centre honoured with prestigious award

Wellington veterinary centre honoured with prestigious award

Wellington veterinary centre honoured with prestigious award

Taunton firm successfully refurbishes Chippenham office space

Taunton firm successfully refurbishes Chippenham office space

Taunton firm successfully refurbishes Chippenham office space

The next tranche of Toys R Us shops will also involve WH Smith in Taunton

The next tranche of Toys R Us shops will also involve WH Smith in Taunton

WH Smith to launch toy shop in its Taunton store

Demolition works to the former store have progressed rapidly.

Demolition works to the former store have progressed rapidly.

New Lidl applies to stay open and sell alcohol until 11pm as construction under way

Brickell’s Ice Cream has benefitted from the government's rural England prosperity fund.

Brickell’s Ice Cream has benefitted from the government's rural England prosperity fund.

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Ice cream company sees ‘significant uplift’ in sales after funding boost

First Ecology has rebranded as Somerset Wildlife Trust Consultancy (SWTC)

First Ecology has rebranded as Somerset Wildlife Trust Consultancy (SWTC)

Leading wildlife consultancy firm to expand after rebrand

Lendology CIC have won the award

Lendology CIC have won the award

Taunton company get award for efforts against loan sharks

The trail will take place across Taunton Independent Quarter and Bath Place.

The trail will take place across Taunton Independent Quarter and Bath Place.

Somerset Day: Scavenger hunt to take place in Taunton to raise money for food bank

Some of the team at Rumwell Farm Shop celebrating their Taste of West eight 2024 Awards.

Some of the team at Rumwell Farm Shop celebrating their Taste of West eight 2024 Awards.

Farm Shop scoops EIGHT Taste of the West Awards - four gold and four silver

The group has nurseries located across Somerset.

The group has nurseries located across Somerset.

Weston-super-Mare

Top rated Somerset nursery group wins prestigious title for second year in a row

The building formerly home to HSBC in Wells could become home to a new business.

The building formerly home to HSBC in Wells could become home to a new business.

New business could take over former bank premises after almost a year unoccupied

The Riverain apartments in Taunton town centre

The Riverain apartments in Taunton town centre

Veterans invited to Taunton event in the lead-up to 80th anniversary of D-Day

New partnership to help install heat pumps in Somerset homes

New partnership to help install heat pumps in Somerset homes

New partnership to help install heat pumps in Somerset homes

Aldi has launched a nationwide initiative

Aldi has launched a nationwide initiative

Aldi seeks residents’ suggestions on where to open next

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

Bring colour and style to your business with Adobe Express

The now-vacant Wilko store in Yeovil.

The now-vacant Wilko store in Yeovil.

Somerset Council

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Somerset Council will not sell off vacant Wilko store in Yeovil town centre

Jason and Amy in their Taunton shop

Jason and Amy in their Taunton shop

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Vape shop opens in Taunton after success in Wellington

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

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‘Are we High Street Hypocrites – bemoaning lost shops but still buying online?’

Michael Cahill is a partner at Taunton-based accounting firm Albert Goodman

Michael Cahill is a partner at Taunton-based accounting firm Albert Goodman

Taunton accountant alerts businesses to prepare for audit changes

The Hub trainees complete work experience at Leonardo's Yeovil site

The Hub trainees complete work experience at Leonardo's Yeovil site

The Hub trainees complete work experience at Leonardo's Yeovil site

The Argos store on East Street in Taunton town centre

The Argos store on East Street in Taunton town centre

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Argos store in Taunton town centre to relocate to Sainsbury’s

Mulberry has seen a sales decline in the past year.

Mulberry has seen a sales decline in the past year.

Mulberry: Somerset-based company hit hard by decline in luxury spending

The financial boost has secured the future of the September Blackberry Carnival.

The financial boost has secured the future of the September Blackberry Carnival.

New landlords of Somerset hotel raise £200 to help fund annual carnival

Knitted dolls on display at The Hive in Shepton Mallet have caused a stir among locals.

Knitted dolls on display at The Hive in Shepton Mallet have caused a stir among locals.

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Nude knitted dolls window display to feature live on ITV breakfast show this morning

The historic boat will be calling in on Somerset locations this 2024.

The historic boat will be calling in on Somerset locations this 2024.

The world's last seagoing paddle steamer awarded the title of National Flagship 2024

Councillor Ros Wyke within the Firepool Centre For Digital Innovation in Taunton.

Councillor Ros Wyke within the Firepool Centre For Digital Innovation in Taunton.

Somerset Council

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First tenants at £11m Taunton innovation centre to move in ‘within weeks’

The business operated from the King William pub in Shepton Mallet.

The business operated from the King William pub in Shepton Mallet.

'Gutted': new homemade burger and pizza business closes down after just three months

Premier Inn owner plans to axe 1,500 jobs as it looks to cut number of restaurants and build more hotel rooms

Premier Inn owner plans to axe 1,500 jobs as it looks to cut number of restaurants and build more hotel rooms

Premier Inn owner to axe 1,500 jobs amid plans to build more hotel rooms

Demolition works to a branch of Lidl in Wells are progressing well.

Demolition works to a branch of Lidl in Wells are progressing well.

Watch: Former Lidl store in Somerset reduced to foundations as demolition continues

Shoe Zone has reopened at a new premises in Taunton.

Shoe Zone has reopened at a new premises in Taunton.

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Shoe Zone reopens at new premises in Taunton today after move from High Street

Yeovil-based apprentice claims victory at JTL Regional Awards

Yeovil-based apprentice claims victory at JTL Regional Awards

Apprenticeships

Yeovil-based apprentice claims victory at JTL Regional Awards

Knitted dolls on display at The Hive in Shepton Mallet have caused a stir among locals.

Knitted dolls on display at The Hive in Shepton Mallet have caused a stir among locals.

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'Not meant to be offensive': Dolls with genitals on show in charity window display

Cristine (right) and her team of instructors at their new premises in Viney Court.

Cristine (right) and her team of instructors at their new premises in Viney Court.

Yoga studio with a twist overcomes Covid and forced move to thrive in Taunton

The event served as a networking affair and a platform for entrepreneurs to exchange insights, network, and lay the groundwork for future ventures

The event served as a networking affair and a platform for entrepreneurs to exchange insights, network, and lay the groundwork for future ventures

Somerset chambers host joint networking event for local businesses

A new branch of LEON has opened at Sedgemoor services.

A new branch of LEON has opened at Sedgemoor services.

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New LEON healthy fast-food restaurant opens at M5 service station in Somerset

The development in Taunton town centre has won an award (Project photo)

The development in Taunton town centre has won an award (Project photo)

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Top customer satisfaction award for Taunton retirement development

The Somerset Chamber of Commerce is hosting a dedicated networking lunch on June 13

The Somerset Chamber of Commerce is hosting a dedicated networking lunch on June 13

Networking lunch after Somer Valley Chamber of Commerce closure

Demolition works at the Wells branch of Lidl are well under way.

Demolition works at the Wells branch of Lidl are well under way.

Pictures: Demolition works at Somerset branch of Lidl well under way ahead of rebuild

It will help ASSAR to secure a new Ford Ranger rescue vehicle, stationed at Cheddar Gorge

It will help ASSAR to secure a new Ford Ranger rescue vehicle, stationed at Cheddar Gorge

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Barratt Homes donates to Avon and Somerset Search and Rescue

Petrol stations in Taunton and Weston-super-Mare were affected.

Petrol stations in Taunton and Weston-super-Mare were affected.

Weston-super-Mare

Somerset fuel mix-up: incident 'under investigation', public urged not to 'speculate'

Old Farm Stables is owned by Nicola and Chris Kisielewski.

Old Farm Stables is owned by Nicola and Chris Kisielewski.

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Somerset holiday lets win international award for going the 'extra mile' for guests

An aerial view of the park

An aerial view of the park

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Council to sell Taunton Technology Park for £4 million

Jolie Saunders and assistant Flo at Eastside Canteen.

Jolie Saunders and assistant Flo at Eastside Canteen.

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Independent canteen and coffee shop in Taunton not threatened by chain competitors

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