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West Somerset Council abandons plans to build a flood defence at Blue Anchor
THE owners of the Blue Anchor Hotel say they “don’t know what to do” after plans for flood defences to stop their pub falling into the sea were abandoned. The Blue Anchor Hotel sits on the cliff edge, and Simon and Cara Strom were working with
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Minehead Town Council are to spend over half of the reserves on renovating the Town Hall
MINEHEAD Town Council is spending more than £400,000 – over half its reserves – on repairs to the town hall after a shocking string of faults was found. An architectural report by Robert Flatt, of JLL real estate services, has identified issues
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Latest results from Taunton Magistrates' Courts
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include. Stuart Hunt, 32, of Wellington Road, Taunton, speeding, £37 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £35 costs, three points. (G). David Felix Lynn, 26, of Stoney Furlong, Taunton, assault
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Former Taunton student fighting for life after horrific acid attack
A former Taunton student has been left in a critical condition after an horrific 'acid' attack at his home in Cornwall. Named locally as Andreas Christopheros, the 29-year-old is a former student of King's College in Taunton. The father of
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Taunton faces homeless crisis - and £1.8million taxpayer bill under proposed cuts
TAUNTON faces a homeless crisis, with hundreds of vulnerable adults potentially being turned onto the streets under proposed council cuts. It is claimed the authorities will be unable to cope if Taunton Association for the Homeless loses its £628,000
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Skaters enjoy Winter Wonderland at Hestercombe
SKATERS are slip-sliding their way into Christmas on an artificial ice rink at Hestercombe’s Winter Won-derland. The attraction remains at the historic house and gardens until January 4. A Hestercombe spokesman said: “As the nights draw in
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Taunton family devastated at sudden death of devoted mum of five
THE four young children of a loving Taunton mum who died suddenly have paid a moving tribute to her. They were joined by their cousins as they tied emotional messages to balloons, which they released in their garden in Emma Graham's memory.
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House sales stamp duty cut is a 'game-changer'
ESTATE agents and financial institutions in Somerset have broadly welcomed Chancellor George Osborne’s review of stamp duty claiming it will boost the housing market. The changes announced last week mean 98% of homeowners in England and Wales will pay
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Special wedding licence granted for seriously ill patient at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
A SERIOUSLY ill patient was helped from his hospital bed so he could fulfil his 20-year dream of marrying his partner. A special licence was granted by the registrar so that John Hunt and Trish Tilley could wed in a room off the ward where he is
