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TENNIS: Shuker hits new heights
ASH Priors’ Lucy Shuker reached her first women’s singles final at Super Series level over the weekend before finishing runner-up in the US Open USTA Wheelchair Tennis Championships, one of the world’s top six tournaments outside of the Grand Slams.
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Roads, pavements and gutters to be checked in Milverton
AN INSPECTION will take place to identify problems with gutters, roads and pavements. Homeowners have been asking councillors about the state of parts of the village and a tour will be carried out this month to highlight the hotspots. The parish
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Wellington stabbing
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Santa needs a grotto as Wellington's Christmas plans gather pace
WINTER is on its way and Santa’s looking for a grotto. Shop owners are coming together once again to provide street entertainment in the run-up to Christmas as they bid to draw people in to the town. And a Santa’s grotto – something which proved
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FOOTBALL: Watchet visit Ashton and Backwell today
WATCHET visit Ashton and Backwell United in the Errea County league today (3pm). Last weekend the Red and Blacks lost 2-1 to Street reserves in the Somerset Senior Cup.
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Two crashes on the A39
TRAFFIC hold-ups have been reported on the A39 at Washford this morning due to an accident between Quarry Road and Washford Cross (B3190). An earlier accident between Frog Street and Union Lane at West Quantoxhead on the A39 has been cleared.
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Off-road firefighting near Dulverton
AN off-road fire engine was called to an incident in near Dulverton early this morning. Crews were called to Armoor Lane, Exton, just after 2am. A spokesman said: “We confirmed a small fire confined to the fireplace of a bedroom which had been
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Hat fits new Watchet town crier
A DIFFERENT voice will be heard in the streets of Watchet as the role of town crier is passed on after 25 years. David Milton will take over from Alec Danby, donning the well-known costume to inform and greet people from within and outside the
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Chimney fire in Minehead
A CHIMNEY fire was put out in Irnham Road, Minehead last night. Crews were called to the street at about 8.15pm.
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Shoppers can expect usual Christmas cheer, says councillor Mark Edwards
VISITORS to Taunton over the festive season can expect the usual Christmas cheer, it was claimed this week. Plans are well advanced, with a full programme of activities in the town centre and Castle Green. The traditional tree will be sited
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FOOTBALL: Minehead play postponed match today
MINEHEAD'S scheduled Somerset Senior Cup match at Langford Rovers, which was called off because of a waterlogged last weekend, has been re-arranged for today (3pm). Minehead Reserves, who won convincingly 8-0 at Highridge Town Reserves last Saturday