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French priest honoured by a Dane
A FRENCH Catholic priest who actually loves the British so much he retired to Wellington, has been immortalised - by a Dane. Knud Ravnkilde, of Greenham, has produced a portrait bust of Fr John Mauret, who helps out at St John Fisher RC Church, in Wellngton
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Castle repairs soar
THE cost of replacing part of the roof at Dunster Castle has more than doubled. The major project got under way last year when workmen started to peel back lead covering after water leaked into the roof void and rooms underneath, causing paint to peel
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Thieves steal drain covers
A SPATE of thefts of drainage gully covers has taken place in the Taunton and Wellington area over recent weeks. David Peake, Somerset County Council Highway Service Manager for the Taunton Deane area, said: "Drain covers are costly to replace and their
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Bad weather warning for drivers
DRIVERS are being advised by the Highways Agency to take extra care on the roads as the Met Office is forecasting heavy rain and strong winds during Tuesday and Wednesday. Heavy and persistent rain is expected to move in across England and Wales from
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Holiday fun for Wivey teenagers
A RANGE of activities for teenagers is being staged in the Wiveliscombe area. The activities covering the town and Ten Parishes patch are aiming at keeping the youngsters occupied during the summer holiday. The fun events from Monday to Friday next
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RSPB notes
MOST recent field meeting for the Taunton RSPB local group was another moorland walk. This time it was to the beautiful valley down which flows the tumbling Chetsford Water - a regular and popular venue in the group programme. Thirteen members were
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Have your say on licensing issues
PEOPLE in the Taunton and Wellington area can have their say on licensing policy in the district. Taunton Deane Council is consulting with residents, stakeholders and other authorities including police and the fire a part of its three-yearly licensing
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Reunion raises vital funds for charity
A SCHOOL reunion party has raised more than £600 for a local charity. Jon Kelly, a former pupil of Bishop Fox's School in Taunton and Gazette columnist, recently raised £634 for local charity St. Margaret's Somerset Hospice by organising an 80's revival
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Seminars for school starters' parents
SOMERSET County Council is hosting school admission seminars for parents and carers of children due to start or transfer school in September next year. The events aim to introduce the revised school place application process and explain the changes
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Volunteer drivers scoop regional award
A COMMUNITY transport service in the Wiveliscombe area has scooped a top awarded after beating off stiff competition. Wivey Link won the West Country Regional Award for Voluntary Endeavour and is one of eight projects going through to the national finals
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Rings stolen from museum
POLICE are hunting thieves who made off with two historically important rings from Somerset County Museum, in Taunton. The pieces of jewellery were taken from a glass cabinet between 3pm on Monday of last week and 2pm the following day. The rings are
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Lifeboat station throws open its doors
MINEHEAD lifeboat station is opening its doors to the public on Sunday to give people an insight into the work of the town's volunteer lifeboat crews. Both inshore lifeboats will be launched at around 11am and will take part in a mock rescue in the Minehead
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Country association seeks safety assurance
LANDOWNERS from the South-West sought assurance last Friday, that the decision to transport Foot and Mouth infected cattle in the region for incineration was absolutely risk free. Representatives from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) attended
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Wildlife workshops in Taunton
PETS at Home, of Priory Field Retail Park, in Taunton, is staging Caring for Wildlife workshops at 11am and 3pm on Thursday and next Thursday. The aim is to increase awareness and knowledge of how to look after and sustain local wildlife.
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New sheep breeds a success
A new-look' Exmoor Mule is taking West Country sheep farmers by storm. The hardy sheep, well known for their ability to thrive up on the hills, the new breeds of Exmoor Mule are being taken up by many lowland producers. Withypool farmer Alan Collins
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Pioneering work in food and drink sector
FOOD and drink manufacturing bosses in the South-West are set to benefit from a pioneering new training initiative, following the online launch of the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing. The £4.4million academy is the culmination
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Medieval fayre comes to Bishops Lydeard
THOUSANDS of visitors will journey back in time to the Middle Ages as part of a huge fundraising event in Bishops Lydeard next month. The Medieval Fayre around St Mary's is in support of a project to create a community exhibition and concert area in
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Recent court cases in Taunton area
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Deane Magistrates' Courts include: Kristin Erna Rumary, 43, of Rayland Court, Kilkenny Avenue, Taunton, two counts of drunk and disorderly, assaulted a police officer in the execution of her duty, one year conditional
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Students: be clever and get a license
WITH students awaiting their A-level results in the South-West this week, TV Licensing is reminding those who will be heading off to university in September to ensure that they are correctly licensed as they start the new term. Anyone who installs or
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Dulverton's churches hold flower festival
DULVERTON'S three churches got together to mount a three-day flower festival. The festival, with the theme of earth, wind and fire, was launched on Friday at All Saints Parish Church, St Stanislaus Catholic Church, and Dulverton Congregational Church
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Wellington off to a flyer
Toolstation League Division 1: Clevedon Utd 0, Wellington 3. WELLINGTON began the new season in fine style on Saturday when they won 3-0 away to Clevedon Utd in Division One of the Toolstation League. It also gave Leigh Robinson a dream start to life
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Town suffer more pre-season misery
TAUNTON Town's winless pre-season record remained intact as they went down 2-1 at home to Chasetown on Saturday. The visitors, who play at the same level as Taunton, took the lead on 35 minutes through Paul McMahon but the hosts levelled six minutes
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Death brings safety into sharp focus
SAFETY around our harbours and coast has been brought into sharp focus following the tragic death of Sam Boyd, the 16-year-old youngster who perished last week after entering Minehead Harbour fully clothed. Louise Mundy, the mother of Sam Boyd, was adamant
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Bereavment group offers support course
AN organisation that offers support for people who have lost loved ones is holding an awareness in bereavement care training course from next month. A free Somerset Cruse taster day is being staged at Creech St Michael Village Hall from 9.30am-12.30pm
