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Minehead butcher to judge national contest
MINEHEAD butcher Gerald David has been invited to judge a prestigious national contest later this year. Mr David will hand out the plaudits at the Bob Rickatson Stock Presentation Award at the Royal Smithfield Christmas Fair, which takes place at The
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Firearms officer chosen as 24 Hour Man
TAUNTON police firearms officer Liam McCann has been chosen as one of the new faces of Right Guard's 24 Hour Man campaign. Former Royal Marine Liam will feature in a blog showcasing his frenetic 24-hour lifestyle, balancing work and family. Over the
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Sohodolls interview
THE Sohodolls are about to head out on an extensive UK tour throughout September and October in support of their debut album 'Ribbed Music for the Numb Generation', released on September 24. And the first gig on the whistle-stop tour brings the group
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David to walk more than 11 marathons in 11 days
TRAINEE solicitor David Luard is celebrating his late mother's life by visiting ten of the houses where she lived during an energy-sapping marathon walk. David plans to cover 315 miles in 11 days traveling from his mother's old home in Stawley en route
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Classic cars take to the hills
EXMOOR reverberated to the roar of finely tuned engines on Sunday as the popular Classic Car Tour, organised by Minehead Motor Club, took to the hills. If the sun had shone, it would have glinted on polished chrome as lovingly restored classic cars from
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Police step up Quantock car crime patrol
POLICE and Quantock Rangers are to step up patrols in car parks and villages across the Quantock Hills on Bank Holiday Monday in an effort to stamp out car crime. Eamonn Leniston, Police Community Support Officer for the Quantock Hills said: "With the
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Minehead residents to have their say
PEOPLE living in Seaward Way area of Minehead are getting a chance to have their say about the future of their area in a special survey. And a free community day, organised by the police and local housing associations is to be held next week. The event
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Fence panels vanish
GARDEN fence panels and fence posts worth £383.84 have been stolen from West Somerset Garden Centre in Mart Road, Minehead. The panels vanished sometime between 5pm on Sunday and 5pm on Monday.
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Quick-thinking Miles helps save family home
A QUICK-thinking teenager and a piece of luck saved a Wellington family's home from being burnt down. Former town council Pete Watkin and his wife, Julie, moved back into their High Street house today (Wednesday) after the weekend blaze. They were out
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Lifeboat crews mount display
VISITORS to Minehead got a chance to see for themselves the vital rescue work done by the town's lifeboat crews on Sunday. Both inshore lifeboats were launched, and a mock rescue took place in the bay with an RAF search and rescue helicopter from RAF
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Love seat stolen
A LOVE seat worth £100 was stolen from Dunster Showground after the Dunster Show on Friday. Police said the seat, stolen from beside a hedge sometime between 6pm on Friday and 7am on Saturday, was heavy and would have required a vehicle to remove it.
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Historic buildings at risk
TWO historic buildings in West Somerset have been listed as being at serious risk of further decay and damage. The Chantry at Sea Lane, Kilve, and an ironstone mine ventilation shaft in Chargot Wood, Luxborough, have both been put on a list of buildings
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Browne welcomes Minister's visit to Taunton
BEN Bradshaw, the newly-appointed Minister for the South West, is in Taunton on Friday on a fact finding mission about future developments in the town. Mr Bradshaw will meet Ian Franklin, Project Director of Project Taunton, which will see thousands
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Singing sensations at Brewhouse
IRISH folksinger Cara Dillon will be playing at The Brewhouse in Taunton on September 27. The incredible vocalist, from Dungiven, Co. Derry, released her third album entitled After the Morning' in February. Since the release of her self-titled debut
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Campaign takes to the street
A CAMPAIGN group whose aim is to stop any development of Williton's recreation ground is taking its fight to the street on Saturday. Friends of Williton War Memorial Recreation Ground will be holding an information day on Bellamy's Corner on Saturday
