A technology firm has created a networking hub for a town in a bid to grow the sector locally and attract young people into the industry.

Digital Taunton has been set up by Idea Bureau, which builds apps for not-for-profit organisations.

Founder Shane Griffiths said: “It felt like Taunton was very much falling behind the regional digital sector and entrepreneurship with young people.”

About 50 firms have joined the hub, as well as Bridgwater and Taunton College.

“There was this frustration that someone needed to start something,” Mr Griffiths said.

“We want to grow a community of digital professionals and entrepreneurs who can work with the wider business community.”

He said the hub hoped to run workshops for businesses to share their tech needs and problems, and put them to tech firm audience to provide solutions.