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Places

8 Bath locations used in new Netflix series Bridgerton

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Visit Bath
Bridgerton debuts Christmas Day on Netflix PHOTO: LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX © 2020

The period drama, launching on Christmas Day, was filmed across the Somerset city

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30 reasons why we love the Somerset coast

Thursday, November 12, 2020 Simone Stanbrook-Byrne
30 reasons to love Somerset's coastal wonders

From playtime and pastimes, to ephemeral and esoteric, We look at 30 reasons why we love being at the seaside in Somerset

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Celebrity interviews

England rugby legend Jeremy Guscott on his life in Somerset

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Jeremy Guscott

English rugby is buzzing as the Six Nations Championship nears once again, so BERNARD BALE speaks to former Bath and England player Jeremy Guscott

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Walks

4 great winter walks in Somerset

Monday, December 14, 2020 Charlotte Skidmore
The Quantock Hills in Somerset covered in snow; a wonderful sight at this time of year. PHOTO: Getty/Jez James

The Ramblers Society shares its favourite hikes in the county for you to try

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A historic walk in Somerset

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE
The ‘Rock of Ages’ in Burrington Combe which, allegedly, inspired the hymn. PHOTO: Simone Stanbrook-Byrne

An underground world lives beneath this walk in the Mendip Hills

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Recipes

Recipe: Herby tomato soup

Monday, November 30, 2020 Charlotte Skidmore
Try this warming tomato soup recipe

The Pig Hotel near Bath shares this easy recipe for a warming tomato soup

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Recipe: Katsu scotch avocado

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Charlotte Skidmore
The avocado starter would make a change from more traditional options. PHOTO: Dorset Food and Drink photographer (Richard Budd)

Try Somerset Life Chef of the Year Steve James’ Christmas starter with a difference

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Interiors

Ways to give your home a lockdown makeover

Monday, November 9, 2020 Mel Thorne
Large mural style wall hangings have become very fashionable in the past few years. PHOTO Mel Thorne

Mel Thorne of Country Knole Interiors in Taunton gives us some top tips on how to give your home a freshen up during lockdown

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Education

Ad Feature Wellington School to hold Virtual Open Day

Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Wellington School

The Somerset school will be hosting an open day online to give prospective students a taste of what they can expect at Wellington

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Food & Drink Awards

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Events

World’s first Mary Shelley Frankenstein attraction to open in Bath

Wednesday, December 2, 2020
A world first visitor attraction opening in Bath this Easter - the first horror experience dedicated to author Mary Shelley and her most infamous�creation, Frankenstein

The House of Frankenstein is set to open in the city at Easter next year

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A new way to enjoy Bath Christmas Market in 2020

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Visit Bath
Look out for gorgeous gifts like these paper stars made by Paper Starlights

We pick 18 of the best independent traders taking part in a new-style Bath Christmas Market this year

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Restaurants

Ad Feature Food & Drink: The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant

Sunday, November 8, 2020
The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant

We’re very proud of the great reputation we have for the dining at the Oakhouse.

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Ad Feature The Flying Fish, Somerset

Monday, February 24, 2020 The Menu
Flying Fish Pub

Located in the beautiful county of Somerset, 4 miles from the charming town of Ilminster and 9 miles from the County Town of Taunton, The Flying Fish enjoys an enviable, elevated position with stunning rural views across to The Blackdown Hills.

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Gardens

How the movements of the moon can help your garden design

Thursday, June 11, 2020
Jane says the moon affects the flow of sap in plants

You can transform your garden with the help of the moon, says a Somerset astrologer and writer

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Ad Feature Barbecue Lodges – affordable beauty and luxury for your garden

Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Our Hare Lodge tucked into the corner of a garden

If you love your garden and are looking for something rather special to add to it this spring, why not create your own unique year-round entertaining space with one of our beautiful BBQ Lodges?

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