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Romantic proposes in St Mary Magdalene Church, Taunton
A ROMANTIC managed to get down on his dodgy knee to propose to his girlfriend in a scene “like something out of a film” after a series of coincidences. Paul Crummy popped the question to Helen Painter in St Mary Magdalene Church, Taunton, with
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New play equipment for Wellesley Park Primary School thanks to Community Interest Company donation
COMMUNITY Interest Group, Point Three donated money to Wellesley Park Primary School to buy new play equipment. Peter Watts from the company is pictured with Jenny Owens, the school’s vice-chair of governors, Lindsay Gabriel, head teacher, and
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TauntonArts auditorium plans
LOVERS of the arts are being urged to help build a bigger audience base at Taunton’s Brewhouse theatre. Kit Chapman, chairman of ArtsTaunton – previously Taunton Cultural Consortium - eventually wants to see the riverside venue assimilated into
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Fancy an office at Taunton Police Station? Cops looking for company to share premises
POLICE are looking for someone to share their station near the centre of Taunton. The Avon and Somerset Constabulary wants to let part of the landmark building in Shuttern for offices. Anyone moving in would occupy the rear of the premises
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Somerset Day - have your vote when it should be celebrated
A SOMERSET Day is to be held for the first time next year to celebrate our wonderful county – and you can help choose when it takes place. The annual day to let the rest of the world know how lucky we are living and working here is the idea of
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Last section of bridge frame lifted into place in Taunton
THE third and final section of a new bridge over the River Tone and the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal in Taunton was lifted into place this week. The two end beams were joined together by the central section. The structure is part of the £22million
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Taunton's Lyngford House to close
LYNGFORD House conference centre, in Taunton, could be sold off and the proceeds ploughed back into the NHS. NHS Property Services has decided to close the imposing premises off Selworthy Road, which it has owned since April last year as part of
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Dance champions will be Hoppin Mad at Cheddon Fitzpaine this Sunday
DON'T know your Charleston from your Cake Walk? Well, dust off those blue suede shoes and hop down to the Cheddon Fitzpaine Memorial Hall for a dance lesson even the Strictly stars would love. Graeme Puckett and Ann Peskett and their dance group
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Avon and Somerset Police fail to record one in three crimes, report claims
CRIME victims will get a fairer deal from police in Avon and Somerset, a senior officer has pledged. Deputy Chief Constable Gareth Morgan’s comments come as the force is judged the third worst at recording crime. Police in Avon and Somerset
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Relief for motorists as A358 roadworks finished ahead of schedule
ROADWORKS near Taunton which have caused weeks of misery for commuters have been finished ahead of schedule. Somerset County Council's highways teams have been reconstructing the outbound carriageway of the A358 between Henlade and Thornfalcon
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Comic Craig Campbell at The Brewhouse in Taunton, November 29
FOLLOWING a sold out Edinburgh Fringe run and over 50 tour dates, Craig Campbell's Thrilling Mic Hunt has been extended to another 15 venues, including The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton on November 29. A formidable stand-up and one of the most charismatic
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Save Wellington supporters plan day of action this Saturday
SUPPORTERS of the Save Wellington campaign are planning a day of action in the town centre this Saturday. And they are also formalising plans for a protest march through Wellington early next month. Save Wellington members are opposed to the
