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Celebrity football match in North Curry raises £3,000 for village sports clubs
ORGANISERS of a celebrity football match and evening entertainment have praised the support they received saying it is ‘crucial’ for the upkeep of the village’s football and cricket clubs. More than 200 people turned out to watch North Curry Football
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Future looks bright for Carhampton shop
FEARS over the potential closure of a shop in Carhampton are subsiding as prospective buyers express great interest in it. Concerned villagers set up the Carhampton Community Shop Steering Group after learning of the current owners’ plans to retire
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CRICKET: Dan Hodges Day a huge success
DAN Hodges Day, hosted by Somerset Disabled Cricket Club in memory of their former coach who died earlier this year, proved a huge success. The day, sponsored by Somerset County Sports and held at Taunton Deane, was supported by a number of Somerset
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CRICKET: Sam's the man for Mallards
KING’S College schoolboy Sam Underdown scored his maiden century for The Mallards at Ashbrittle on Sunday. Both Mallards openers went for a duck as they chased 223 to win. But 15-year-old Underdown, who plays for Somerset at age group level, batted
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Man in court over Bishop's Hull biker death
A TAXI driver has appeared in court charged with causing death by careless driving. Brendan Cox, 33, of Enmore Road, Taunton, appeared at Taunton Deane Magistrates' Court today (September 5) accused of causing the death of motorcyclist Erik Garland
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Somerset County Council statement on legal dispute with Southwest One
Somerset County Council has issued a statement after it emerged the authority is being taken to court by Southwest One. The public-private partnership was announced in 2007 with the aim of saving the authority millions of pounds. The dispute
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Bishops Lydeard Party in the Park 'most successful yet'
THERE was a buzz around Bishops Lydeard at the weekend when the annual Party in the Park came to the village. Crowds were kept entertained with music from Skin Tight Samba drum band, The Darlingtons, Antartica and headline act Yes Sir Boss.
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Find your career at Somerset Jobs and Careers Fair
IF you are looking for a new job or career change, make sure you get along to the County Ground in Taunton tomorrow (Thursday). Now in its fifth successful year, the Somerset Jobs and Careers Fair is the perfect opportunity to get expert advice
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Parents of Lily-Mae Jeffries consider 'further action' after inquest
THE parents of a five-year-old girl who died in a horrific crash in Dorset say they are considering 'further action' despite a coroner recording a verdict of accidental death. Lily-Mae Jeffries was killed when she, along with her two sisters and
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Hunt for Taunton wardrobe arsonists
ARSONISTS who set fire to a wardrobe in a Taunton property before fleeing are being hunted by police. Officers said two men and a woman were seen approaching a home in Gray's Road at 11.55pm on Friday, August 31. One man and a woman entered
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Jeremy Browne moved to Home Office
JEREMY Browne, MP for Taunton Deane, has been appointed a Minister of State in the Home Office in the Government reshuffle. Mr Browne, who moves from the Foreign Office, was informed of the switch by LibDem leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
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Bristol Rovers 0, Yeovil Town 3: Upson at the double
YEOVIL Town won through to the Second Round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy competition last night with a 3-0 success at Bristol Rovers. Two second-half Ed Upson free-kicks and a stoppage time goal from Sam Foley saw the Glovers home. But the
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Taunton 10k race full
ENTRIES have closed for the Deane DLO Taunton 10k race after 650 runners signed up for the event on Sunday, September 30. Taunton AC’s Luke Scott is aiming for five straight wins in a row – and wants to beat the course record of 31min 9sec.