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Curry and possible world record at Thurloxton pub
A CURRY night at The Maypole Inn, Thurloxton, raised £120 for The Soldiers Charity. Ben Comer ate 17 chillis in a minute, which is being verified as a possible world record.
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Chimney fire tackled in West Somerset
FIRE crews tackled a chimney blaze in Timberscombe this evening (Thursday 25). The fire broke out in an Aga cooker at a property in Drapers Way shortly after 5pm. The service had to call in a second appliance from Minehead for help due to the
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Taunton blood donor sessions
BLOOD donor sessions are being held at St James Church, Taunton, on Friday, November 9, from 12.45pm to 3.15pm and 4.45pm to 6.45pm.
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Police to target Taunton's boy racers
BOY racers are being targeted in a clampdown on anti-social behaviour. Police are fed up with the noise and danger posed by cars cruising around Taunton late at night – particularly at weekends. They say dozens of drivers of souped-up vehicles
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Minehead pool could be open by spring
SWIMMERS could be making a splash in Minehead as early as next spring if plans get the green light. A £70,000 fundraising target for the pool at St Michael’s First School is within touching distance after a year-long campaign and plans have been
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Taunton Foodbank call for donations as Christmas looms
PEOPLE who have already generously supported an appeal to help feed needy families are being asked to help avert a “crisis”. Taunton Foodbank has been swamped with donations, including almost a tonne of food in one day from churches, schools and
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Daughter of M5 crash victims 'sorry' for accused
A GRIEVING woman has expressed her sympathy for the fireworks boss accused of causing the death of her parents and five others in an horrific motorway crash. Tonia White was reacting after Geoffrey Counsell, 50, of Ashill, was charged with seven
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Communication problems? Get the right kind of help
ARE you having problems dealing with your partner, parents, siblings, children, friends, boss or workmates? Any of us, young or old, can suffer from breakdowns in communication with any of the above at any time in our life. Sometimes it’s easy to
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Gentle trauma treatment on offer at Taunton health centre
A TREATMENT for trauma which is so gentle it is recommended for new born babies is being offered at a Taunton health centre. Lynn Shorthouse, craniosacral therapist, is offering the first treatment free for under six week olds at The Terrace.
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RUGBY: Titans buoyed for trip to Launceston tomorrow
TITANS’ pulsating 25-23 victory over Lydney on Saturday marks another small step in the development of the team coached by Tony Yapp. It was a dramatic encounter, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats right up to the final nerve racking second
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FOOTBALL: Taunton continue FA Trophy campaign
Taunton Town are back on the cup trail on Saturday when they travel to Chesham United in the second round qualifying of the FA Trophy, kick-off 3pm. Town face a difficult task at the Buckinghamshire club who play a level higher in the non-league pyramid
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Somerset 40 Commando Afghanistan death: Marine named as Cpl David O'Connor
9:03am Sad loss of a great guy R.I.P David O'Connor #40commando you were a great guy and I was blessed to have known you even your dodgy jokes xxxx — @DaniMe1984 26 October 2012 Very sad loss