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ATHLETICS: Wellington School pupil wins Somerset championship
A WELLINGTON School pupil is the new Somerset intermediate girls multi-event champion. Anya Turner, who is in Year 9, won the heptathlon in the Somerset Schools AA Combined Events Championship held over two days at Millfield School. The seven events
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RUNNING: Records fall at Longrun Meadow
THE 30th Longrun Meadow parkrun attracted a record entry of 256 runners and 103 personal bests. These included regulars Andy Fitzavon (24m 3s), Jerome Timbrell (21m 27s), Louise Mills (27m 56s), Anthony White (24m 35s), Christine Walton 28m 2s), Daniel
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Don't miss deadline, Taunton's tax credit claimants warned
THE 7,500 tax credit claimants in Taunton Deane are being urged to renew well before the July 31 deadline to avoid a last minute rush. Last year 14% of people failed to renew by the deadline. HMRC has begun sending out tax credit renewal packs
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Nature enthusiast Stephen Moss to attend Somerset Wildlife Trust conference
AN ACCLAIMED TV producer, author and naturalist will be attending a conference in Taunton to reconnect children and young people with nature. Stephen Moss is the keynote speaker at the Somerset Wildlife Trust conference taking place during the
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Onion Collective lands in Watchet
ONION Collective CIC, a social enterprise working towards creating a “stronger future for Watchet”, has moved into its new offices. It is now based at the Mayfly Studio in Swain Street, and the group is welcoming anyone interested in the work it
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Street fair fun set for Milverton
DOZENS of stalls will fill the streets of Milverton on Monday (May 5) for the annual street fair. Families are expected to turn out in their numbers to sample live entertainment and browse more than 60 stalls featuring handmade gifts, antiques,
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Organisers gearing up for Wellington Park May Day event
FAMILIES are expected to flock to Wellington Park on Monday (May 5) for the annual May Day showcase. Stalls, music and children’s activities will keep visitors entertained from 1.30-5pm. It will be opened by Mayor Gloria Copley, Taunton Deane
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Magna West Somerset community scheme shortlisted for award
A WEST Somerset-based scheme which provides a range of support for vulnerable people across the area has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating the best community projects. Magna West Somerset Housing Association’s community support
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Wiveliscombe students learn the powerful impact of war in trip to Ypres and The Somme
HISTORY students from Kingsmead School took a step back in time as they explored the impact the First World War had on Somerset and parishes surrounding Wiveliscombe. The students visited Ypres and The Somme in Belgium, and were given documents
