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Energy bills worry for Somerset homeowners
RESEARCH shows 29% of people in Somerset worry about their energy bills, yet 41% don’t make shopping around for the best deal a priority. The www.goenergyshopping.co.uk survey also showed 12% believe they can get a better deal on groceries, 11%
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Top maths awards for Wellington School students
FIFTEEN pupils from Wellington School achieved the top award in the UK Maths Challenge. Sam Aird, Lydia Buckingham, Charles Cooper, Kester Griffiths, Leah Jacob, Joey Lam, Marco Leong, Daniel Leung, Maga Makhauri, Timofey Markin, Will Reid, Zac
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Bank of England governor briefed on Hinkley Point project during Somerset visit
BANK of England governor Mark Carney hosted a round-table discussion in Taunton during his visit to the South-West. His visit is part of a series of regular discussions with business leaders across the region. Mr Carney was also briefed by
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Paralympian Deb Criddle opens YMCA astro pitch
PARALYMPIC gold medallist Debbie Criddle opened not one but two events at Taunton YMCA this week. On Saturday (April 26), she opened the 3G astro turf and on Monday she was present to offer her support for the YMCA Pre-School's annual sponsored
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‘Sail on’ exhibition pays tribute to photographer Nic
THE last shots taken by a Wiveliscombe photographer before he died are on display in Taunton in what his wife has deemed a “fitting” tribute to his passion. Nic Wingate passed away in January, aged 62, after being diagnosed with cancer. His
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New £5.3million swimming pool plans unveiled in Taunton
SWIMMING enthusiasts and beginners could take a dip in brand new side-by-side pools in Taunton by the start of 2016. Hundreds of people glimpsed what a £5.3million facility beside Blackbrook Pavilion sports centre will look like at a public consultation
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Broken down train in Taunton causes delays
11:35am FIRST Great Western have officially confirmed that all trains running through the areas previously mentioned are now on time. 10:29am CROSSCOUNTRY have confirmed that
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Lyngford Park Primary School pupils tuck into Nepalese cuisine
CHILDREN from Lyngford Park Primary School’s Rowan class in Taunton are pictured during a visit to the Gurkha 3 restaurant in Station Road. The children wrote to the restaurant asking if they could visit to try some Nepalese cuisine as part of their
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In Pictures: St George's Day Parade in Dunster
HUNDREDS of children from youth groups across West Somerset gathered for the annual St George’s Day parade in Dunster on Sunday. Cub Scouts, Sea Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Beavers, Girl Guides, Brownies and Rainbows paraded through the medieval village
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PCC Sue Mountstevens wants more support for mental health sufferers
PEOPLE in a mental health crisis are to be offered more support, Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens has pledged. Ms Mountstevens held a conference this week to discuss the issue and met with the NHS, Avon and Somerset Police and charities
