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Gypsy site coop alert
NORTH Curry residents fear illegal gypsies living on land at Oxen Lane have found a planning loophole that could allow them to drag out their eviction. A public inquiry has been carried out on Taunton Deane Council's decision to evict the gypsies from
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We want to stay put
WELLINGTON's museum has vowed to back the town council in its bid to keep The Squirrel in Fore Street as the council and community offices. Taunton Deane Council has said it is looking for new premises for the town council chambers and offices as it will
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Hunt for attacker
POLICE investigating an indecent assault along the canal path at Creech St Michael on Saturday (September 3) are trying to trace three women seen picking blackberries in the area. Officrs involved in the case say the women were seen there before and after
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Girl gang on the rampage
A GROUP of teenage girls are to blame for the recent spates of vandalism in Wellington, according to police. Almost every weekend for the past few months, residents living near the town centre have awakened to find chaos. Flowers have been ripped out
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Noisy neighbour agrees to behave
THE News-supported Community Justice Panel has heard its first case in Ilminster - a nuisance neighbour problem. The panel heard how the offender has constantly allowed noise and disturbance from her property causing distress to the neighbours - some
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Shop sets its designs on fashion, food and art
A NEW blend of top food and fashion, with a dash of art, is coming to Chard's Holyrood Street. Tatworth couple William and Sophie Bragg are opening @ne - pronounced 'at one' - in a shop that has been empty for years. They will stock a selection of clothing
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Two try Bishop sets up win
MINEHEAD started life in the Somerset Premier Division with a 10pts-7 victory over Chard on Saturday, thanks to two tries by Tom Bishop. For full story read the Somerset County Gazette.
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Crash couple's great escape
MINEHEAD businessman Graham Sizer and his wife Angela had a miracle escape on Tuesday evening when the car they were in careered past trees in a steep hotel garden. Mrs Sizer, 59, who was also unhurt, was at the wheel of her bright yellow Ford Ka when
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Bid to make drivers pay up for parking
PLANS to put West Somerset car park attendants in new uniforms have been unveiled this week. The move, made public at a meeting of West Somerset District Council's cabinet is part of controversial proposals to bring in on-street parking in Minehead and
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Visually impaired can take up archery
A WEST Somerset archery club is targeting visually impaired people to become members. The Bowmen of Danesfield, based at Danesfield Middle School, Williton, has been handed a £2,000 grant to buy special bows for wheelchair users, and tactile sighting
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Theatre bid is renewed by college
BRIDGWATER College this week renewed its planning bid for a £4million theatre at its College Way campus. They hope to see off a rival bid to build a skate park on the same plot of land.
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Town hall is 'disgrace' to Bridgwater
BRIDGWATER Town Hall's long-term future is still being considered as the hall continues to degenerate with its crumbling paintwork and dusty exterior. The hall was built in 1823 by Richard Carver and was the town's principlal municipal building with the
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Missed kicks prove costly
WELLINGTON started their new Cornwall and Devon rugby season with a 22pts-28 defeat to the hands of Falmouth last Saturday. For full story read the Somerset County Gazette.
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Brereton brace secures victory
AFTER a disappointing opening to the season, Wellington looked like they are beginning to gel with a convincing 4-1 away win to Clyst Rovers. For full story read the Somerset County Gazette.
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Troubled club refused licence
A CLUB which is alleged to have repeatedly broken licensing rules has been barred from re-opening as a nightclub. A request for a music and dancing permit at Aura in Church Square, Taunton, was turned down by the Taunton deane licensing committee. Deane
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Mobile madness: Is it the end now?
MOBILE phone giant O2 has backed down from its proposal to build a transmitter in Taunton - a move described as "an absolute success" by the leader of the council. Cllr John Williams revealed his delight at O2's decision to look for a new site for the
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Towpath assault: witnesses sought
POLICE investigating an indecent assault along the canal path at Creech St Michael on Saturday (September 3) are trying to trace three women seen picking blackberries in the area. Officrs involved in the case say the women were seen there before and after
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Chief's blast
SOMERSET'S fire chief has blasted local union officials following the breakdown of talks to avert industrial action. Clive Kemp has accused local Fire Brigades Union bosses of walking out of a meeting last week and threatening to ask firefighters to take
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Hat-trick start for Hollow
TAUNTON celebrated last season's promotion to South West Two with an impressive 32pts-22 victory over Exmouth at Hyde park on Saturday, with Tim Hollow scoring three tries. For full story read the Somerset County Gazette.
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Sabres match day receipts doubled
THE tills are ringing at the County Ground this season as Somerset reap the rewards of their success through substantially incresed attendances to watch the team play in 2005. For full story read this weeks Somereset County Gazette.
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Art of care
AN exhibition of arts and crafts from the Blackdown Hills was displayed at Clayhidon Village Hall on Saturday (September 3). It was organised by Rosemary Jones to raise awareness and support for the Blackdowns Support Group. The charity helps young and
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Crumbling
ACCESS to the inside of Wellington Monument has been closed to the public because of a crack in the tower and the risk of falling masonry. The problems were unveiled when the National Trust, which manages the monument, decided to look into the access
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Minehead champs
MINEHEAD are the new champions of Division One of the Shrubbery Hotel Somerset Cricket League, after their 69-run victory over Peasedown St John. For full story read the Somerset County Gazette.
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Your chance to step back in time
HISTORIC sites in West Somerset are throwing open their doors as part of a country-wide celebration of architecture, history and culture. Cleeve Abbey, Washford, Orchard Wyndham, Williton and Simonsbath Sawmill will be open free of charge to people who
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'Copter rescue is hampered by sightseers
SIGHTSEERS with cameras were criticised for hampering an airborne dusk rescue near Doniford on Tuesday (September 6). As darkness fell, a teenager and her father, cut off by high tide, were winched to safety by helicopter from rocks between Helwell Bay
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Lifeboatmen save woman
MINEHEAD lifeboatmen went to the aid of a 73 year-old woman cut off by the tide last Saturday (September 3) - the eighth emergency call out in just six days. Both Minehead craft were launched to rescue the woman, a visitor from Bristol, from a pebble
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Radio station row
MUSICIANS in Bridgwater have voiced their frustration after the town's radio station shelved a popular show. Adrian Fraser presented his last Sunday Alternative show on BCRfm on Sunday, August 21, after hosting the show continuously for four years.
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Towpath assault: witnesses sought
POLICE investigating an indecent assault along the canal path at Creech St Michael on Saturday (September 3) are trying to trace three women seen picking blackberries in the area. Officrs involved in the case say the women were seen there before and after
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Chief's blast
SOMERSET'S fire chief has blasted local union officials following the breakdown of talks to avert industrial action. Clive Kemp has accused local Fire Brigades Union bosses of walking out of a meeting last week and threatening to ask firefighters to take
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Ready for a waste war
SOMERSET County Council is bracing itself for a storm of protest if it goes ahead with cash-saving proposals to cut opening hours at household waste disposal centres. The authority is looking at saving around £100,000 by closing sites - including one
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French Weir in focus
RESIDENTS in the French Weir area of Taunton will be given an idea of proposed improvements to their park this weekend. Draft development ideas will be on display during the French Weir Park open day from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, September 10. Also on
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Barrier grief
SEVERELY disabled patients are struggling to get to appointments because of an error at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. Access to the disabled parking spaces outside Alfred Morris House has been blocked by a barrier. Physiotherapists are regularly
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Troubled club refused licence
CLUB which is alleged to have repeatedly broken licensing rules has been barred from re-opening as a nightclub. A request for a music and dancing permit at Aura in Church Square, Taunton, was turned down by the Taunton deane licensing committee. Deane
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Mobile madness: Is it the end now?
Mobile madness: Is it the end now? MOBILE phone giant O2 has backed down from its proposal to build a transmitter in Taunton - a move described as "an absolute success" by the leader of the council. Cllr John Williams revealed his delight at O2's decision
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Gypsy site coop alert
Gypsy site coop alert NORTH Curry residents fear illegal gypsies living on land at Oxen Lane have found a planning loophole that could allow them to drag out their eviction. A public inquiry has been carried out on Taunton Deane Council's decision to
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The great train raid
MINDLESS vandals have runied thousands of pounds of equipment at a Berrow family adventure park - and made what must be the slowest getaway in crime history. A group struck Animal Farm on Red Road in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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The great train raid
MINDLESS vandals have runied thousands of pounds of equipment at a Berrow family adventure park - and made what must be the slowest getaway in crime history. A group struck Animal Farm on Red Road in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Boss impressed by new keeper
TAUNTON's new goal-keeper Jacob Giles, who signed from Team Bath last week, kept a clean sheet on his debut at Solihull last Saturday. For full story and FA Cup preview read the Somerset County Gazette.
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Durston clinches win
WES Durston hit an unbeaten 58 off just 35 balls to steer Somerset Sabres to a four wicket win over Warwickshire Bears in the Totesport League at the County Ground. For full story and quotes read this weeks Somerset County Gazette.