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Paralympics - Somerset swimmer misses out on medal
HIGHBRIDGE swimmer Anthony Stephens missed out on a medal when he finished sixth in the 50metres freestyle event at the Paralympics today. Anthony, 26, who was born with no legs and only one arm, still has the chance of medals in four other events to
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Timberscombe horseman died in hunting accident
A HUNTSMAN died after he was unseated by his horse and dragged into a tree with his foot caught in the stirrup, an inquest heard. Gary Bradley, a whipper-in with Minehead Harriers, suffered multiple injuries in the accident and later died in hospital
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Jail for callous Taunton attacker
A THUG who attacked a 79-year-old man on his doorstep has been jailed for ten years. Maurice Danes, 37, of Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, attacked neighbour Michael Langton on February 15 this year. He was jailed at Taunton Crown Court today
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Ilminster by-pass re-opens after fatal collision
THE A303 Ilminster by-pass has re-opened following this morning's (August 30) road traffic collision which left two people dead. Police said that two people from one of the vehicles died at the scene. There were two people
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Traders in Taunton support 40 Commando Royal Marines poster
TRADERS across Taunton have leapt at the chance to support 40 Commando Royal Marines by putting up the ‘We’re backing our boys’ poster in their shop windows. Zaz Richards, joint partner of Blue Cat coffee shop in Paul Street, said her father
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Disabled clubs see positive reaction to Paralympic Games
DISABLED sports clubs across our region expect a boost in the number of people getting involved, thanks to the Paralympic Games. Thousands were due to pack into the Olympic Stadium last night (August 29) for the opening ceremony and a number of
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Beating the "stigma" of free school meals
SOME parents are scared to apply for free school meals for their children because they fear the “stigma” attached to them, claims a top education official. Linda Vijeh, chairman of the Somerset Schools Forum, says dozens of families across Taunton
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M5 delays between Tiverton and Wellington
ONE lane on the M5 northbound is closed because of a broken down vehicle. There are delays between junction 27 (Tiverton) and junction 26 (Wellington).
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Road death of Somerset five-year-old was accidental - inquest
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD girl from Somerset died in a horrific crash after the group she was with crossed a road into the path of oncoming motorcyclists, an inquest heard. The riders had little time to react when Lily-Mae Jeffries and other family members
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Fishing challenge to raise money for SURE
A CHARITY open beach competition is being held on September 15 by Blackdown Sea Angling Club to raise money for SURE. Fishing is from 5pm to 9pm, signing on at Blue Anchor Hotel from 2pm. Entry costs £10 for adults and £5 for juniors and there