Somerset businesses urged to apply for The King's Awards for Enterprise before September deadline
July 28, 2026
Applications for the UK's most prestigious business awards are open until 8 September, offering five years of national recognition to successful applicants Somerset businesses with a strong record of achievement are being encouraged to apply for The King's Awards for Enterprise, the UK's most prestigious business awards, before applications close in September. For eligible businesses,…
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Hatched Takes Flight with Firepool Move, AI Innovation and Team Growth
July 28, 2026
Award-winning Somerset creative agency Hatched is entering an exciting new chapter with significant investment in its team, services and future. This includes the launch of a dedicated AI division, the creation of new roles, and a move to the Firepool Digital Innovation Centre in Taunton. The expansion follows a period of rapid growth for the…
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The latest edition of Sedgemoor InBusiness is out now, here's what's inside
July 27, 2026
Edition 9 of the Chamber's magazine rounds up Somerset Business Expo, a major update from Agratas, member news and practical business advice The ninth edition of Sedgemoor InBusiness, the official magazine of Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce, has just been published, bringing together the latest news, member stories and practical guidance for businesses across the region.…
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Free places available on Frome course helping people turn business ideas into reality
July 27, 2026
Enterprising Together, a hands-on course from Edventure, opens for enrolment this September, with funded places worth £2,500 available to Somerset residents at no cost Anyone in Somerset sitting on a business idea they've never quite found the time or confidence to start now has a practical route to get going, with enrolment open for the…
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Fully-funded support for AI-driven creative tech startups, applications now open
July 27, 2026
CoSTAR Emerge-AI offers early-stage businesses a three-month package of expert support, cloud credits and £5,000 in funding, with no equity taken A new fully-funded programme is open for applications from early-stage tech startups and SMEs using AI within the creative industries, offering a rare combination of funding, expert guidance and infrastructure access at no cost…
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Porter Dodson Achieves B Corp Certification
July 27, 2026
Porter Dodson is delighted to confirm that, following a rigorous independent assessment, it has achieved B Corp Certification, joining a growing global community of businesses committed to balancing people, planet and profit. This is a significant milestone for Porter Dodson, reflecting the firm's strong commitment to its people and culture, and its wider commitment to…
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Amicus Law quiz night raises over £1,000 for Children's Hospice South West
July 27, 2026
Amicus Law's Ilminster team has raises an impressive £1,041.25 for Children’s Hospice South West following a successful charity quiz night held, at The Shrubbery Hotel last night (Thursday 23 July). Hosted by leading South West legal firm, the event brought together local businesses and members of the community for an evening of friendly competition, fundraising…
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Up to £150 million available for businesses scaling up zero emission vehicle manufacturing
July 26, 2026
The DRIVE35 Scale Up Fund is open for applications from UK businesses developing manufacturing capability for batteries, electric vehicle components and other zero emission vehicle technologies A significant new funding opportunity has opened for UK manufacturers involved in the zero emission vehicle supply chain, with up to £150 million available to help businesses move promising…
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Fully-funded support on offer for Somerset's growing businesses
July 26, 2026
The Somerset Innovation Hub is helping early-stage and scaling businesses across the county turn good ideas into commercially viable ones, at no cost to the business For Somerset businesses trying to move a promising idea forward, whether that's a new product, a new market or a rethink of how the business works, funding and time…
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Deadline approaches for first Making Tax Digital quarterly update
July 25, 2026
Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from their self-employment and property must send their first Making Tax Digital for Income Tax quarterly update by 7 August 2026 The quarterly update covers income and expenses for the first three months of the tax year. The update takes minutes through recognised software and is not…
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Bridgwater Pantomime Society calls on local businesses to sponsor its 70th anniversary production of Cinderella
July 24, 2026
Bridgwater Pantomime Society is inviting local businesses to get behind its landmark 2027 season, as the amateur theatre group prepares to celebrate 70 years of pantomime in the town with a production of Cinderella. Formed in 1957, with its first production staged in 1958, the Society has been a fixture of Bridgwater's community life for…
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Latest Hinkley Point C Supply Chain Newsletter published – here's what's inside
July 23, 2026
The latest Hinkley Point C Supply Chain Newsletter has just been published, bringing local businesses up to date on the progress of Europe's largest construction project and the opportunities emerging from it. As HPC moves through the second half of 2026 and towards Unit 1's commissioning in 2030, the newsletter also signals a shift in…
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Somerset employers: here's what supporting young talent can do for your business
July 22, 2026
A new grant of up to £3,000 per hire and a chance to showcase your team's rising stars make now a smart time for employers to invest in young talent For Somerset employers weighing up their next hire or looking for a low-cost way to raise their profile, two opportunities now open could be worth…
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Bedrock Furniture Celebrates 25 Years of Helping Local Families Feel at Home
July 20, 2026
This year, Bedrock Furniture is celebrating 25 years of serving the Bridgwater community. Since opening in 2001, we've had the privilege of helping thousands of local families find furniture for every stage of life – from first homes and growing families to retirement and everything in between. Along the way we've moved from our original…
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Save the Date: Somerset Business Expo returns on Wednesday the 9th of June 2027
July 16, 2026
Following the success of this year’s Somerset Business Expo, Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce has officially confirmed that the event will return on Wednesday the 9th of June 2027 at Junction 24, Bridgwater. After welcoming hundreds of visitors, 75 exhibitors, inspiring guest speakers, practical workshops and free business support sessions in 2026, planning is already underway…
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The Chamber Chat Podcast returns with an honest look behind the scenes of Somerset’s biggest business Expo
July 14, 2026
The latest episode of Chamber Chat, the podcast from Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce, is now live. In episode two, Chamber Chair Matt Rudd and General Manager Roger Smith reflect on the success of the Somerset Business Expo, discussing the journey from a local business event to what has become Somerset’s biggest business Expo. The pair…
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