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Vehicle fire on Somerset M5 hard shoulder
A VEHICLE fire caused disruption on the M5 this afternoon (August 18). The Fire Service were called to the incident with a vehicle well alight on the hard shoulder southbound between junction 23 Dunball and junction 24 Huntworth at 4.01pm.
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Record numbers enjoy Porlock Country Fair
PEOPLE of all ages flocked to Porlock Country Fair on Sunday to enjoy the raft of attractions on offer. Something was on offer for everyone, including a spectacular display of stationary engines, country craft exhibits such as woodcarving and a
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RUGBY: Taunton hold coaching clinics
TAUNTON RFC provided a five-day feast of rugby action, fun and quality tuition for Taunton youngsters at two coaching clinics delivered by the club during the school holidays. The week saw the return of the annual mini/midi summer camp run by TRFC’s
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Boost for Taunton and Wellington pensioners
TAUNTON and Wellington Pensioners Forum has received £768 from The Cooperative’s Community Fund to print letters. Ash Priors village hall has been granted £500 towards car park provision.
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TENNIS: Alex claims title at Minehead junior tournament
MINEHEAD LTC have held a Junior LTA-sanctioned tournament over two days. The tournament, which was sponsored by Cranmer’s Optometrists, was split into three age groups and attracted young players from Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and Taunton. All age groups
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All things bright and beautiful at Minehead Flower Show
SOME 120 people entered 620 exhibits in this year’s Minehead Flower Show, held at West Somerset Community College on Saturday. A large number of children were also involved, particularly pupils from Minehead First School. Show manager Derek
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£913,000 bill to repair Taunton multi-storey
THE Deane Council is bracing itself for a bill of nearly £1million to repair Taunton’s multi-storey car park. Structural repairs in the next year are likely to cost £27,500, while work on the three faltering lifts over 18 months will put the council
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FOOTBALL: Minehead face Nailsea Town today
MINEHEAD, who drew 1-1 with Bridgwater Town reserves in the Somerset County league's premier division on Wednesday, return to action at Nailsea Town today (3pm). Watchet, 1-0 losers last weekend, look to open their account at Nailsea United (3pm).