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Fly on the wings of love
LOVE was in the air for a Wellington couple last week as an in-flight proposal during a departure to Malaga left them on cloud nine. On August 6 Chris Izzett, 29, handed over a carefully worded message to the cabin crew with the request that it be read
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Punters targeted by drug dealers says landlord
A TAUNTON landlord has said this week how the new smoking ban has made smokers outside his premises a target to drug dealers. The landlord of a popular location in the town told the Gazette that since the new smoking ban came in on July 1 this year,
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Morning postal deliveries to be reduced
ALMOST two-thirds of businesses and homes in Somerset will not receive their post until the afternoon following a further shake-up of Royal Mail services. The proposal, outlined in a consultation paper, could mean the end of the morning post for millions
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Smokers targeted by drug dealers says landlord
A TAUNTON landlord has said this week how the new smoking ban has made smokers outside his premises a target to drug dealers. The landlord of a popular location in the town told the Gazette that since the new smoking ban came in on July 1 this year,
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Businesses offered export advice
LOCAL businesses looking for success overseas are getting the chance to talk about their prospects with Government experts from UK Trade & Investment South West. Research has shown that businesses which export are generally more competitive and productive
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Princess Anne to visit Minehead
PRINCESS Anne is to visit Minehead for the European Outdoor Tug of War Championships in September. The Princess Royal will meet the organisers and participants on Friday, September 21 at the event, which takes place at Minehead Football Club from September
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A358 opposition 'could be 'ignored' claim
ANY public opposition to proposals for a dual carriageway Taunton and Ilminster could be ignored, it was claimed this week. A proposed Government shake-up of planning laws could mean locals will be unable to have their say about the plans for 12-mile
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Somerset licensees warned
LETTERS of caution have been sent to every licensee in Somerset stating that if test purchase results do not improve they risk losing their license. The police-issued words of warning follow a string of disappointing test purchase results carried out
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Railway steaming to a record year
WEST Somerset's biggest tourist attraction looks to be steaming towards another record year. Railway bosses say the West Somerset Railway is seeing rising passenger numbers as well as more business generally. General manager, Paul Conibeare, said: "
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Pubs to give way for housing
TWO pubs in Taunton look set to be given the green light to be turned into housing at a Taunton Deane Borough Council planning meeting on Wednesday. The pubs - the Alma Inn on Silver Street and the Denmark Inn on Cheddon Road - have both been put forward
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Hospital staff urged to continue fight against MRSA
STAFF at Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital have been taking time out to consider how to further reduce healthcare acquired infections such as MRSA. The Hour to Save a Life' campaign is a presentation designed to encourage workers to think about what they
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Garden party raises cash for children
A CREAM tea garden party in Watchet has raised £1,700 for the Children's Hospice (SW). A giant cheque for the amount was presented to the charity this week after the event was held by Watchet Friends of The Children's Hospice at Wyndham House, Sea View
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Landlord vows to re-open soon
THE landlord of a picturesque village pub gutted by fire has vowed to re-open as soon as possible. North Curry's Bird in Hand was packed when a member of staff spotted smoke billowing from the roof at 9.25pm last Thursday. Licensee James Mogg this week
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Taunton Deane post offices under threat
POST offices in Taunton and Wellington are under specific threat of closure, it was claimed by a "horrified" councillor this week. The shadow executive councillor for corporate resources at Taunton Deane Borough Council, Cllr Terry Hall, expressed his
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Weakened Deane crash
A WEAKENED Taunton Deane side were unable to compete with leaders Downend at Convent Field on Saturday, going down by eight wickets in Premier Two of the West of England Cricket League. Due to Downend's late arrival the home skipper Russell Jones claimed
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Frank, 90, made Rotary life member
WILLITON nonagenarian, Frank Morgan, has been given lifetime membership of Quantock Rotary Club. Frank, well-known in Williton, is a founder member of the club and is still an active member today.
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'End UKHO uncertainty' call by Browne
TAUNTON'S MP has called for the Government to end uncertainty for 1,000 workers facing an unsure future. Jeremy Browne is next month again meeting Mike Robinson, the chief executive at sea chart maker the UK Hydrographic Office, in Admiralty Way, Taunton
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Wellington stunned by Mondair knock
WELLINGTON conceded their first league double for three seasons as they went down by one wicket at home to second-placed Chew Magna in a remarkable game in Division One of the Best Western Shrubbery Hotel Somerset Cricket League. After being asked to
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Milverton gridlock raises concerns
RESIDENTS have voiced concerns over heavy good vehicles passing through Milverton after roads became gridlocked last Thursday. Problems started when a Nissan Micra was left parked in Fore Street. Within minutes the village became jammed by three lorries
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Show exhibitor gives SURE nice gesture
THE Mayor and Mayoress of Taunton Deane, Cllr Ken Hayward and his wife Mary, reinforced their support for cancer charity SURE when they visited the recent Taunton Flower Show in Vivary Park. SURE - Somerset Unit for Radiotherapy Equipment - is one of
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Go bats at Wimbleball
A DUSK walk around Wimbleball Lake looking for bats is on offer next Sunday. A South West Lakes Trust ranger will lead the walk looking at the flying mammals, their habitat and habits around the lake. The two and half hour event starts at the tea-room
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Would-be robber flees Good Samaritan
AN unidentified Good Samaritan may have saved a teenager from being robbed. The man pulled up when he saw the 18-year-old being attacked by a stranger in the early hours. Police say the victim was approached from behind by an unknown man as he walked
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Ashbrittle lift KO Cup
ASHBRITTLE enjoyed an excellent weekend in the West Somerset League - picking up the KO Cup and maintaining the pressure on Division One leaders Stogumber. In Sunday's KO Cup final at Stogumber, they scored an imposing 151-4 against Crowcombe who were
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Morris dancers perform for Czechs
MORRIS dancers from West Somerset have been wowing crowds in the Czech Republic. West Somerset Morris Men have returned from their second visit to Moravia in the South of the country. Spokesman Malcolm Appleton said: "The highlights of the trip included
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Ancient trees to have surgery
AROUND 50 trees lining a cemetery along an approach into Taunton are to undergo surgery to prolong their lives. The work is being carried out on the trees in St Mary's Old Cemetery, on Wellington Road as they begin to show their age. Among the specimens
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Health spa's quarter of a century bash
A COUNTRY house which hosted parties attended by Sir Winston Churchill and Lord Baden-Powell has held its latest celebration bash. Bishops Lydeard health spa Cedar Falls has celebrated its 25th anniversary in the 18th Century mansion that later became
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Taunton Castle Probus Club
THE Taunton Castle Probus Club met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday the 8th August at their usual venue. The President Tony Vickery extended a warm welcome to all members with a special welcome to John Paul, President of the Wellington Probus Club
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Exford youngsters put on dance show
YOUNGSTERS from Exmoor villages have been designing and making shadow puppets, and learning dances from West End shows during the summer holidays. It's all part of a programme of holiday activities put on by Winsford and District Youth Drama Club at
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Animal campaigners in Taunton
CAMPAIGNING group Animal Aid is mounting an exhibition in Taunton High Street on Thursday as part of its nationwide Transform Your World tour. The display from 10am-5pm shows ten changes people can make to their lives to "help animals, people and the
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Roy and Mike get 'golden' farewell
MILVERTON Parish Council marked the retirement of two long-serving members before Monday's meeting. Roy Whittle and Mike Harvey had notched up nearly 50 years service between them before standing down in May. Council chairman Jenny Hoyle said: "Milverton
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Yougsters walk to Big Green Day
CHILDREN from Old Cleeve School walked to Nettlecombe Court to join more than 150 others taking part in a Big Green Day at the field studies centre. The event was staged to celebrate the end of a Heritage Ambassadors Project, mounted to promote West
