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Dunster by Candlelight this weekend
DUNSTER turns its back on the nuclear age by illuminating its quaint medieval streets by candlelight tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday. A Lantern Lighting procession marks the start of the village’s 28th ‘Dunster by Candlelight’ festival as it winds
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FOOTBALL: Peacocks facing two key clashes
TAUNTON Town play two Evo-Stik League games in the next six days which may play a big part in shaping the rest of their season. Cinderford Town are the visitors to the Viridor Stadium on Saturday, kick-off 3pm, and then the Peacocks make the trek to
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RUGBY: Yapp can pick from settled Taunton Titans squad
TAUNTON Titans continue their National league campaign tomorrow when they visit the newly-branded Southend Saxons (2.30pm). After three losses on the bounce in November Titans came through their final fixture for the month with a comprehensive victory
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HOCKEY: Former Taunton pupil stars Stateside
HOCKEY star Sophie Bowden, who left Taunton School in 2012 to take up a sports scholarship in America, has completed a remarkable sporting double. For the second season running, her University of Connecticut hockey team finished as the nation’s top side
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Planning permission for 71 homes to be built on Hopcott Road has been given the go-ahead
PLANNING permission has finally been granted for up to 71 homes on the edge of Minehead. Williams Partnership, of Minehead, submitted plans to build the properties, on a field off Hopcott Road, to West Somerset Council last December. But planners
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TENNIS: Somerset promoted after cup decider
SOMERSET ladies tennis team, are based at the Blackbrook Pavilion, won promotion to Division 3 of the Aegon Winter County Cup in Barnstaple at the weekend. Each day of competition consisted of nine matches – six singles and three doubles matches. Somerset
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GOLF: Kingston wins Taunton and Pickeridge Stableford
On a bright, dry day, tempered by a chill north-easterly wind, 45 ladies from Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club donned their thermals for a 12-hole Stableford competition. At the end of what turned out to be an enjoyable round it was the consistently excellent
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TRAMPOLINING: Whirlwinds shine in Liverpool
EIGHT members of Whirlwinds trampoline club qualified for league finals with excellent performances in Liverpool. They were Sunny-Lavern Sharp, Laurel Cottey, Becky Cottey, Becky Jarrett, Jacob Turner, Zach King, Annabel Scanlan and Ella Hooper-Bleeks
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HOCKEY: King's Hall girls win tournament
KING'S Hall School, Taunton, maintained their success on the hockey field when their Under-9s girls beat Millfield 2-0 in the final of their latest tournament. King’s were unbeaten in the pool rounds, setting up a semi-final with Blundell’s After a
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COLLEGE SPORT: Huish excel in swimming and cross country
RICHARD Huish swimmers won five races while college’s cross-country runners were also among the honours at the Association of Colleges’ South-West Championships. The event was held last week at the University of St Mark and St John in Plymouth with
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CRICKET: County Sports Sunday league holds presentation night
THE Somerset County Sports Sunday Cricket League held a successful AGM and presentation evening at Taunton’s Wyvern Club last Friday. Managing Director of the league’s sponsors, Richard Brice, was guest of honour and presented the trophies to the successful
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NETBALL: Galmington win again
GALMINGTON continued their superb form as they made it five Regional League Division One wins in a row with a comprehensive win over improving Crossbow in Bristol on Sunday. Galmington were on top from the start, not allowing the home side to settle
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AGE UK Somerset aid fitness for older people
AGE UK Somerset is holding a range of fitness classes and social activities for older people throughout winter. Classes include swimming sessions at Butlins in Minehead, dance classes in Brompton Regis, Wheddon Cross and Winsford, and exercise
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Drink/drug drive suspects to be named and shamed by police
THERE’S another reason not to drink drive over the festive season – not that you should need one – Avon and Somerset Police are naming and shaming suspects. Anyone in the force area charged with a drink or drug driving offence will have their details
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Contest finalist Laura set for Clothes Show Live announcement
A FASHION student will go head to head with designers from across the country for the Young Designer of the Year title at the 2014 Clothes Show Live. Laura White, 21, a former Richard Huish student from Holcombe Rogus, has been shortlisted
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Christmas Fair at Moose Hall today (December 5)
A CHRISTMAS fair is taking place in Moose Hall, Castle Street, Taunton today (December 5). The fair is taking place from 10.30am to 2pm. There are cakes, crafts, books, gifts, raffle and white elephant. Refreshments including tea and coffee are
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Coffee morning at St Michael's Church tomorrow - December 6
A CHRISTMAS coffee morning will take place at St Michael's Church, Pitts Close, Galmington, tomorrow (December 6). There will be gifts, handicrafts, cards, cakes and puddings and entry is free. To book a table, ring 07772-881463, £5.
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Council taxes in West Somerset towns and parshes are likely to rise
PARISH and town councils across West Somerset are likely to see a rise in council tax as West Somerset Council “can no longer afford” to issue them a rebate. West Somerset Council receives government funding to help towards the cost of council
