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Chipstable gets a Diamond Jubilee bench
A BENCH to mark the year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee has been unveiled at All Saints Church in Chipstable, near Wiveliscombe. Pictured, from left, are Ken Martin, Carol Collins, Edwin Mills and David Granfield, chairman of the parish council
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MARTIAL ARTS: Tegan wins three golds at Tae Kwon Do championships
NINE-year-old Tegan Gage, pictured with instructor Alec Hay, was in outstanding form at the Tae Kwon Do southern championships at Torbay Leisure Centre. Tegan, who trains at Taunton's TAGB school, won golds in patterns, individual sparring and tag team
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EQUESTRIANISM: Victory for Jazmin at Horse of the Year Show
JAZMIN Hosgood from Taunton rode her father’s horse to victory at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show. Jazmin, who is 20, guided Rubins Star Attraction to success in the riding horse hack final in the SEIB Search ForA Star Championship.
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Corfe youngsters get toddling for Barnardo's
CHILDREN from Corfe Baby and Toddler Group took part in Barnardo’s Big Toddle 2012 – the UK’s biggest fundraising event for under-fives. Toddlers who attended the short sponsored walk at Corfe’s Queen’s Acre Green raised £200 for Barnardo’s Early
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The Beatles remembered at Taunton School
TAUNTON School’s John Rae Society welcomed Dr Chris Waller and a band of gifted musicians to illustrate and discuss the issue of ‘The Beatles, 50 years on’. Dr Waller gave a colourful and discerning overview of the social and historical features
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Fireworks go out over Taunton following M5 crash
THE managing director of a fireworks company claims fewer organisations are holding fireworks displays in the Taunton area following last year’s tragic M5 crash. Alan Christie, of Bristol-based Skyburst The Firework Co, said: “Over the last year
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DARTS: Eric Bristow, John Lowe, Keith Deller and Bobby George come to Taunton
THE Legends of Darts Tour - featuring Eric Bristow, Keith Deller, John Lowe and Bobby George - is coming to Taunton next Sunday (November 4). The event is being held at Somerset County Cricket Club and tickets are available by calling 0843-289-0442 or
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CRICKET: Jack Leach looks to improve his game in Australia
SOMERSET spinner Jack Leach said he is hoping a winter 'Down Under' will help him break into a regular first team spot at the County Ground next season. The 21-year-old slow left armer recently jetted off to play grade cricket in Brisbane but spoke to
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CRICKET: Somerset fans look forward to one day internationals
SOMERSET fans can look forward to international cricket being played in Taunton after the ECB Board granted SCCC approval to move the County Ground to the technical specifications required for international one day cricket. Following an extensive period
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Science week proves a hit with Hemyock Primary School youngsters
SCIENCE has been the main theme of the week at Hemyock Primary School. Pupils made a spectacular rocket launch and learnt about science through sound, changing materials, space and the outdoors. On Thursday, a space dome will be brought to
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CRICKET: Compton off to India with England squad
NICK Compton set off for India last with the rest of the England squad on Thursday in preparation for the Test series which gets underway later this month. The Somerset batsman was the leading run-scorer in the country in 2012. Just before he left