Ronan Hunter’s castle is his home – for a few days a week, writes Phil Hill . The director and general manager is nearing the end of his second stint at Taunton’s Castle Hotel. He is from Ballycastle, ...

Plans to build 18 houses and a 70-bed care home near a former Somerset wedding venue have been thrown out by council planning officers.

The first was the striking 158-foot gothic red brick spire of Taunton Minster. This was followed by the charming Independent Quarter. Soon after, I discovered the Norman castle that also serves as ...