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Man cut free from vehicle following Cotford St Luke collision
TWO fire engines and a rescue tender from Taunton were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision at Cotford St Luke tonight. One male was trapped in the vehicle following the incident on the B3227 at 9.56pm. Crews extricated the
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Matilda just the show for Trull dancers
TALENTED performers at the Trull School of Dancing took part in a fabulous version of the new West End musical “Matilda”. This performance took place at North Street Church Hall in Taunton and included a two day intense musical theatre workshop full
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Diabetes warning for Somerset residents
TAUNTON shoppers were warned of the growing risk of diabetes in the town centre on Saturday (August 11). Nursing staff from the Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's Community Diabetes Service, the Diabetic Eye Screening Service and volunteers
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Taunton to get used to Fidget
A NEW and innovative campaign combining science and art will get people thinking about health in a revolutionary way. Fidget is coming to Taunton to introduce a unique way of showing the facts about physical activity and the way it affects our health
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GOLF: Vale raise another £17,000 for Musgrove Park Hospital
TAUNTON Vale’s Musgrove Cup Charity Open held at Creech Heathfield raised a record £17,000 – bringing the total raise for the hospital since the competition began to over £120,000. Home pairing Adrian Keates and Roger Howard were the overall winners
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Top pianist Jayson Gillham to perform at Wellington School
ONE of the world’s most promising pianists will be in Wellington next weekend. Australian Jayson Gillham, Commonwealth Musician of the Year, will perform music by Bach, Debussy, Beethoven and Liszt at Wellington School on August 25, from 7.30pm. Tickets
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Motorcyclist killed in Churchinford crash - road re-opens
POLICE say that the road bewteen Blagdon Hill and Churchinford has now re-opened following the fatal accident earlier this afternoon. REPORTS are coming in that a motorcyclist has died following a serious accident in Churchinford. Other casualties
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BOWLS: Minehead beat Taunton in West Somerset league
MINEHEAD A kicked off a busy week for the club’s men by beating Taunton B 61-44 in Division 1 of the West Somerset league. Scores: T Everett, J Munson and S Sully won 26-10; C Mee, H Smith and M May lost 16-21; J Bates, J Male and J Lennon won 19-13.
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Writers urged to get creative in Taunton
POET Robin Brumby is holding a creative writing workshop at St Michael’s Church, Taunton, on Saturday (August 18). The free community project starts at 2pm. Contact Lyn Jones on 01823-332371 to reserve a place.
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Brewhouse to start showing films next month
THE Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre in Taunton and Curzon Cinemas have joined forces to screen films from Friday, September 7 in addition to The Brewhouse's live performance programme. By using the technical and programming expertise of Curzon
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GOLF: Peter Welsh wins Oake Manor's Grandads' Cup
SENIORS’ Secretary Peter Welsh won Oake Manor’s Grandads’ Cup on countback from John Mathews. The pair each scored 36 points to beat John Barron by one. Peter Swann was fourth with 32pts. The Seniors and Ladies played a 4 ball better ball mixed
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Watchet's history brought to life
VENUES with a difference are on their way to Watchet as part of an innovative scheme. Two shipping containers, due to arrive at the quayside on Thursday (August 16), will provide the setting for a performance event and an art exhibition depicting