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Royal Marine from Somerset-based 40 Commando killed in Afghanistan
A ROYAL Marine serving with the Norton Manor-based 40 Commando unit has been killed while on patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has announced. To read updates on the tragedy as they become available, click here. A statement released
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Adventurous pupils visit Mount Fancy Farm
THE Beech Class at Buckland St Mary Primary School were lucky enough to be treated to a visit to Mount Fancy Farm on Staple Hill. Nigel Spring, of the Butterfly Conservation Trust, took them on an insect hunt to identify trees, and they built a
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Wellington School girls triumph in Exeter
THE under-11 girls’ hockey team from Wellington School came out top at an annual tournament in Exeter. A goal from Verity Vance saw off Exeter School in the semi-final before Beatrice Renyard gave Wellington another 1-0 win against Mount House
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Williton projects need help to maintain momentum
URGENT help is needed to continue with vital projects being carried out by Williton parish council. Following the resignation of Ian Hall, there are now two vacancies, with members working on the recreation ground and providing a community hall
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Second rush-hour collision in Taunton within 24 hours
MOTORISTS in Taunton faced delays for the second evening running after another rush-hour collision this evening (Wednesday 24). Three vehicles were involved in a collision on the A38 shortly after 5.30pm, with the fire, police and ambulance services
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Triathlon club duo complete Amsterdam marathon
ANDY Ellins and Chris Gunn from Somerset RC Triathlon Club completed the Amsterdam Marathon last weekend. Ellins did a personal best in 2 hours 59 mins. Chris Gunn completed the marathon in 4 hours 17mins. Elizabeth Pye completed the
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Taunton cyclists in the saddle for St Margaret's Hospice
FOUR hardy cyclists have completed their trip from Taunton to St Just, Cornwall, in aid of St Margaret's Hospice. Robert Cooling, Matt Holcombe, John Holcombe and Alex Daly took 13 hours to travel the 150 miles, raising over £1800. John said
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VOLLEYBALL: Juniors shine in Grans Prix
MEMBERS of Taunton Junior Volleyball Club impressed in the Junior Grand Prix in Melksham. The Under-12 partnership of Jonah Tom and Wojtek Toczydlowski, competing as the Taunton Titans, won their event. And the three other Taunton teams all made
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Sliding Doors actor John Hannah drops into Taunton
ACTOR John Hannah, famous for his roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral and Sliding Doors popped into a Taunton cafe. John was at Seasons on Saturday (October 20), where staff were quick to give his dog Coco was a complementary sausage. He is
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Craft stalls and art work at Bridgwater Arts Centre
PAINTINGS, wooden carvings and jewellery will be on sale at the Art to Go sale of affordable work at Bridgwater Arts Centre from 10am to 3pm today (October 24). All work by Somerset artists including Sarah Boobyer, Jackie Curtis, Sue Hammond Lovatt
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£20,000 target for Headway Somerset
THERE’S still time to donate to Headway Somerset’s Project 2012 scheme. The charity is trying to raise £20,000 this year. See www.headway-supporters.org for more.
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Amy Hofmeister appeal: Leanne Burnell sentence more than doubled
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FOOTBALL: Watchet to meet Brislington reserves in postponed tie
WATCHET, whose Errea league cup game with Brislington reserves last Saturday was postponed after the visitors coach broke down on the M5, will have another go at completing the fixture this Saturday (2.30pm). Manager Steve Perkins said: “It was a shame
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Trains from West Somerset to Bristol and Bath
PASSENGERS will be able to take a train from stations on the West Somerset Railway to Bristol and Bath in the lead-up to Christmas. Tickets cost £35 for adults and £25 for children and there are 102 seats available for the trains on December 2.