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M5 crash - one year on: Memorial to open at Hankridge
A MEMORIAL to the victims of the M5 crash is being officially unveiled on Sunday (November 4). A split tree carving with seven named benches to remember each person who died, produced by Tom Hills, of Green Space Designs Ltd, is being dedicated
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Sharing experiences in the art of caring at Stoke St Gregory
PEOPLE with learning disabilities, their carers and health workers came together to share their experiences. The event, at the Williams Hall in Stoke St Gregory, was organised by the Somerset Advocacy charity. For more information on caring
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Talent team role for Taunton hair stylist
A STYLIST from Combers salon in Taunton has won a place in the final of a top hairdressing contest. Nick Martin has been awarded a place on the Talent Tribe Team, a scheme run by American hair care brand Redken. The young stylist is among eight
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Anger over Minehead retirement homes plan
BUSINESSES and living standards will suffer as a result of a retirement development in Minehead, campaigners claim. West Somerset Council planning committee voted to approve planning permission for 25 apartments to be built in The Parks, subject
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Jobs in Somerset under threat as Comet faces administration
DOZENS of jobs in Somerset are at risk after it was announced the High Street electrical retailer Comet is expected to enter administration next week. Comet, which has stores in Taunton, Bridgwater and Yeovil, is owned by private equity firm OpCapita
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Movember fever is back and as popular as ever
ITCHY faces and crazy facial hair can only mean one thing... Movember is back. It’s that time of year again when moustaches sprout up on thousands of men’s faces across the UK and around the world to raise vital funds and awareness of men’s health
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Town ASBO for Taunton offender
AN Anti-Social Behaviour Order has been slapped on a prolific offender who has plagued shops and members of the public for a number of years. Police sought the ASBO against Wesley Keirle, 35, as he had “repeatedly acted in an anti-social manner
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Princess Anne visits West Somerset for the second time in six weeks
PRINCESS Anne gave carers a Hallowe’en treat yesterday (October 31) by joining them for tea at Butlin’s in Minehead. HRH The Princess Royal, president of the Carers Trust, laughed and chatted with 75 carers and their families as they carved pumpkins
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Vigil for fallen Royal Marine Cpl David O'Connor at Norton Fitzwarren
TRIBUTES will be paid today (November 1) to a Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan. Corporal David O’Connor, 27, from Norton Manor Camp-based 40 Commando, was shot while on patrol in Helmand Province. A candlelight vigil will take place tonight