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Sainsbury's Help for Heroes weekend
SHOPPERS and staff at the Hankridge Farm branch of Sainsbury's are raising money for a forces charity this weekend. The store is holding a range of activities in aid of Help for Heroes including face painting, a cake sale, and quiz around the store
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North Curry grandmother Enid Zelle celebrates 105h birthday
A GRANDMOTHER who loved to travel celebrated her 105th birthday yesterday (Wednesday). Enid Zelle, right, was joined by family members at the Manor Care Home for a lowkey birthday celebration. She lived in North Curry since the 1950s before
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CYCLING: Triathletes try hill climbing
SOMERSET RC Triathlon Club members had a strong presence at the Wellington Wheelers West Buckland Hill Climb last weekend. This tough cycle challenges cyclists against the clock up West Buckland Hill. Jo Carritt won the ladies section in a time
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Langford Budville Village Hall Royal visit proves a success
IT has been 30 years in the making but this week finally marked the grand opening of Langford Budville’s Jubilee village hall. The Earl of Wessex was greeted by around 70 people at the hall on Monday afternoon and spoke to children from the village
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Stoke St Gregory businesses worried over Griggs Hill water mains work
BUSINESSES in Stoke St Gregory are worried they could be ‘cut off completely’ if the main road into the village is closed for water mains work. Wessex Water is planning to start work at Griggs Hill at the end of February next year to upgrade the
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RUNNING: Urwin completes 62 mile race
DAVE Urwin of the Running Forever Running club completed the Norfolk Coastal Ultra – a 62 mile out and back race from Kelling Heath to Brancaster on a route which included both shingle and sandy beach. Dave performed exceptionally to come 28th out
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Farm reeling from fire which caused £300,000 damage
A MASSIVE blaze at a farm near Porlock which took firefighters more than 24 hours to bring under control has caused at least £300,000 of damage. A crew from Porlock arrived at Wilmersham Farm near Luccombe shortly after 3am on Tuesday to find three
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Passengers evacuate burning National Express coach in Taunton
PASSENGERS had to flee after the engine of a National Express coach overheated in Taunton town centre. The 501 service came to a halt near the McDonald's restaurant in East Street at about 2.30pm this afternoon (Thursday 18).
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HORSE RACING: Taunton host Family Fun day on October 30
TAUNTON Racecourse is all set to host their Family Fun Day Race Meeting on Tuesday, October 30 when the first of the seven races on the card is due off at 1.30pm. In addition to the action on the course there will be plenty to entertain all the family
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Missing sex offender being hunted by police in Somerset
A REGISTERED sex offender who has failed to tell police where he is living is being hunted in Somerset. Lee Whitting, pictured, is wanted in connection with a serious assault and police believe he is in the county, possibly in Taunton, Burnham
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Peter Andre's Somerset romance
PETER Andre has spoken of his fondness for Somerset ahead of his performance at Butlin’s in Minehead next month. The British and Australian pop star has previously played the venue – although he was rushed into Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton
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Cannabis plants seized at Taunton property
CANNABIS plants were seized after police were called to a home in Taunton. Officers attended a house in Massingham Park at 9.45pm last night (October 17) where a man was reported to have self-harmed. The man was taken to the town’s Musgrove
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Big 30 for Asda Taunton
SUPERMARKET workers at the Asda store in Taunton held a celebration to mark 30 years in the town. Staff at the superstore in Creechbarrow Road cut a giant cake to mark the occasion on Friday (October 12).
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Singer/songwriter Martyn Joseph to perform at Dunster Castle
ONE of the country’s most respected singer/songwriters, Martyn Joseph, is beginning his UK autumn tour at Dunster’s Castle Hotel next Thursday. In support of his acclaimed new album, Songs For The Coming Home, Joseph will be travelling the length
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Pensioner, 85, dies after car crashes off A38 near Taunton
A PENSIONER died after his car left the road on the A38 near Taunton. The 85-year-old man was found dead at the scene of the collision in Bathpool last night (October 17) at 5.30pm. Police said the man's VW Golf was seen swerving from side
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FOOTBALL: Robinson looks to bolster strikeforce
TAUNTON manager Leigh Robinson is on the look-out for a new striker after two disappointing defeats at Wordsworth Drive. The Peacocks hope to get their season back on track when they visit Cirencester Town in the Evo-Stik League on Saturday, kick-off
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Apple day at Charlton Orchards
CHARLTON Orchards is hosting a FREE apple day this Saturday (October 20) The day aims to be fun and informative and features tractor tours, games, exhibitions, and refreshments. It takes place from 10am to 5pm and admission is free. Charlton
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Families describe fear after Wellington stabbing
TERRIFIED families have spoken of their horror after a stabbing next to a children’s play area. A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the late-night incident left a man in Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital with a
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A358 crash near Sampford Brett causes chaos
CHAOS was caused yesterday (October 17) after two cars collided on the A358 near Sampford Brett. The road was closed by police for investigation and clean-up after the incident at about 2.45pm. Motorists had to negotiate traffic diversions around