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Win a Gladiator replica
IF you fancy winning a replica of the helmet worn by Russell Crowe in the blockbuster movie Gladiator, visit the Way of the Warrior exhibition at Taunton’s Museum of Somerset and take part in the £1 draw before September 29.
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Paralympic Torch at Sainsbury's
YOU can hold the Paralympic Torch on Thursday (September 6) at Sainsbury’s in Hankridge Farm. The Torch will be there from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.
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Get a taste of Samba in Wellington
THE Skintight Samba Band in Wellington is looking for new members. They are offering the chance to come and try two free Samba sessions on September 18 and 25. The band has enjoyed great success since forming in 2006 and regularly performs
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CRICKET: Keith Parsons set to remain at Richard Huish
FORMER Somerset favourite Keith Parsons is all set to start his fourth year as coach to the Richard Huish Cricket Academy, in Taunton. This season, players from the RH Academy have done well, in particular 18-year-old Matt Golding who formerly played
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Oboe and harp duo to perform in Minehead
THE Minehead and West Somerset Arts Society will open their 49th season with a concert by the Adie Oboe and Harp Duo. The duo was formed in 2005 when sisters Harriet and Caroline Adie discovered that a surprisingly wide range of music suited
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Food and fun at Wellington festival
PEOPLE were well fed at the popular Wellington Food Fair on Saturday (September 1). Fabulous food, music and street entertainment from the Wellington Silver Band pleased crowds from the town and beyond throughout the day. The Conservative
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Tragic death at holiday cottage near Porlock
A HOLIDAYMAKER died after a tragic accident at a holiday cottage near Porlock, an inquest has heard Angela Turnbull from Bournemouth was 55 when she fell down stairs at a property on Horner Farm last year. Mrs Turnbull with her husband of almost
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FOOTBALL: Taunton stage rousing fightback
FOR the second time in five days, Taunton came from behind on Saturday to record a 4-1 success against Cinderford Town at Wordsworth Drive. The Peacocks had a massive scare after just 28 seconds when Lee Smith beat keeper Connor Sidley-Adams to a
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Paralympics - Lucy Shuker into wheelchair tennis quarter-finals
PARALYMPIC wheelchair tennis star Lucy Shuker continued her Paralympic Games adventure by reaching the quarter-finals at the Olympic Park today. The 32-year-old who trains in Taunton cruised into the last eight courtesy of a comprehensive 6-0,
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Event raises over £3,000 for Hammer Out charity
A CHARITY golf day run by a Creech St Michael firm raised £3,300 in memory of a young funeral director who died of a brain tumour. The money from the Integrated Data Needs event at Taunton Vale Golf Club will go to Hammer Out, which supports people
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Broken down vehicle causes M5 problems
MOTORISTS should expect delays on the M5 southbound near Wellington because of a broken down vehicle. A lane is closed at junction 26 and may cause problems this morning (September 3).
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Canine Dawson joins Richard Huish
STUDENTS at Richard Huish College, Taunton, have raised £5,335.70 to buy a Canine Partner assistance dog, Dawson. The charity will train Dawson to help people with disabilities enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life. Health
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Carbon dioxide down in Taunton Deane
CARBON dioxide emissions from Taunton Deane Council sites and vehicles dropped by 6% in the year to the April.
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RUGBY: Wellington fight back for victory
Wellington had to battle all the way on Saturday to earn a 20-19 home victory over Devonport Services. It was back down to earth with a bump for the home side following their dominant performance the week before as the Services side presented them