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REVIEW: Circus thrills at CICCIC, Taunton
PERFORMING at Taunton’s CICCIC on November 28, Pocket Fluff Productions presented a wonderfully talented ensemble of circus trickery, acrobatics and mesmerising poetry and music, their intimacy and dedication to their crafts captivating every member of
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£13,000 boost for expanding Creech St Michael firm
A TAUNTON Deane company that is expanding to meet increasing demands is being given a financial boost. Integrated Data Needs, based in Creech St Michael, has a workforce of 39, but plans to increase numbers by 13 to fulfil demand for its products at
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Alicia designs Taunton MP Jeremy Browne's 2014 Christmas card
ALICIA Valmiki, aged ten, has designed a Christmas card being sent out to hundreds of people by Taunton Deane MP Jeremy Browne. Alicia, from Hatch Beauchamp Primary School, won an annual competition held by Mr Browne. He said: “This Christmas
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New Taunton pool cost rises by £400,000
THE cost of a new swimming pool in Taunton is being bumped up by almost £400,000 – because of the recovery. The pool at Blackbrook Pavilion sports centre was originally costed at £5.353million, but a further £398,000 has now been added to the bill
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Musgrove emergency department 'third best in England'
THE emergency department – formerly A&E – at Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital is one of the best in the country, according to the results of a nationwide survey. Patients voted it third in the country for the care and treatment it provides
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The Somerset Coast at Porlock Weir is on flood alert
THE coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point, including Porlock Weir has been put on flood alert by the Environment Agency. The organisation predict that there will be high water levels at around 8.45am tomorrow morning (December 10) and
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Christmas Experience for children at St James Church, Taunton
STORYTELLERS have been recounting the events leading up to the birth of Jesus at St James Church, Taunton. Over 400 children from St James, Trinity and North Town Primary Schools have been along to join in the Christmas Experience of six tableaux
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REVIEW: Acoustic night at CICCIC, Taunton
THE acoustic music night at Taunton’s CICCIC once again delivered another eclectic showcasing of talented and inspiring musicians from across the South-West, featuring the headliner Darren Hodge accompanied by Indie-Folk trio The Honeyfire and solo artists
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Concerns voiced to Healthwatch Somerset rocket
CONCERNS about health and social care in Somerset have shot up, according to the sector’s watchdog. Healthwatch Somerset, which represents patients and carers, received 240 issues of concerns in the six months to October – up from 54 in the year
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Send us your Christmas decorations photos
SCORES of householders in the Taunton and Wellington area have started to brighten things up ready for Christmas. Most people have got their festive lights up outside and inside their homes - and we want you to share the best ones with readers
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Yeovil Town FC hoping for "huge" FA Cup tie with Manchester United
YEOVIL Town manager Gary Johnson says an FA Cup third round tie against Manchester United would be “huge”. League One side Yeovil will host the 11-times winners of the competition at Huish Park on either January 3 or 4, if they can overcome Accrington
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The Nutcracker at The Brewhouse in Taunton this week
THE Vienna Festival Ballet arrives in Taunton this week to perform The Nutcracker at The Brewhouse Theatre. The much-loved ballet centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. Clara and the
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Christmas Carols at St Dubricius School
TRADITIONAL late night shopping in Porlock will take place on Saturday, December 13. Carols at St Dubricius School start the event at 6pm and will be followed by carol singing at the Village Tree. Ells & Friends will provide musical entertainment
