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It's Gin O' Clock
Somerset Life

It's Gin O' Clock

The scent of citrus pervading the new gin distillery in the stunning grounds of Somerset’s Newton House conjures up images of cocktails being sipped on a lazy summer’s afternoon, freshly-cut grass and sun-drenched fruit trees, says LAURA BRIGGS.

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September 2017
Tuck In
Somerset Life

Tuck In

 Discover the culinary delights of Bath this month 

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September 2017
H Is For Historian
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H Is For Historian

With one foot in tradition and one in innovation, how does somerset inspire its workers? Over the coming months H Is For Historian Vik Martin will take a stroll though the alphabet to find out.

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April 2017
Cheese, History and a World Famous Gorge
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Cheese, History and a World Famous Gorge

I HAD originally discounted Cheddar assuming it was a town. But I have been assured that for historical reasons it is very much counted as a village (even though it is larger than the neighbouring town of Axbridge) and I needed very little excuse to visit. 

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May 2017
Marvellous Mini's
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Marvellous Mini's

ANDY COOPER takes the wheel of a MINI…and finds things have changed since he last did.

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May 2017
The Collector
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The Collector

It’s almost 40 years since the first Antiques Roadshow was broadcast – and the long-running BBC stalwart will be celebrating the milestone with a special birthday show in Somerset.

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May 2017
Shhhhhh It's a Secret
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Shhhhhh It's a Secret

CHARLOTTE SKIDMORE attends the launch of a very different style of dining in Somerset.

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May 2017
Where Love Blossoms
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Where Love Blossoms

It might still be winter but romance is in the air, as it often is in February. Flowers and chocolates and expressions of love become oh, so important and the setting has to be perfect too, so BERNARD BALE takes us on a tour of Somerset’s beautiful and romantic surroundings

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February 2018
Primrose Season
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Primrose Season

The experts at Monkton Elm Garden Centre share some tips on preparing the garden for spring

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February 2018
A King Through The County
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A King Through The County

SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE takes a look at the Somerset section of The Monarch’s Way, one of England’s longest long-distance paths

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February 2018
Supermini-Based Citroen C3 Aircross SUV Enjoys High Life
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Supermini-Based Citroen C3 Aircross SUV Enjoys High Life

Citroen’s new C3 Aircross is a colourful character joining the compact SUV market. Motoring editor ANDY RUSSELL finds out if this ‘supermini on stilts’ lives up to its looks

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February 2018
Put A Stamp On It
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Put A Stamp On It

The average age of members of The Philatelic Society is 60. RICK WARREN writes about why collecting stamps is the ideal hobby when you have time on your hands

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February 2018
Searching For Arthur
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Searching For Arthur

STEPHEN ROBERTS investigates Somerset’s ties with Arthurian legend.

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February 2018