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The dangers of hoarding spelled out by Somerset fire chiefs
FIRE chiefs are looking at how to discourage people from hoarding after it emerged it is one of the main causes of fatal fires. It's Hoarding Awareness Week and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service's safeguarding team has been undertaking
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CRICKET: Deane see off Taunton in derby while Banton ton inspires Saints win
WEPL Premier 1 Taunton St Andrew’s 319-6 beat Frocester 189 by 130 runs A SPARKLING century from the in-form Tom Banton helped Taunton St Andrew’s record a fine victory at Frocester on Saturday. Batting first, the Saints lost last week’s
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Council to borrow nearly £100m for new schools in Somerset
UP TO £94m will have to be borrowed by local government in order to fund new and replacement schools across Somerset. Somerset County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver 24 major schools projects in the coming years, comprising 14
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Government 'risks alienating' residents by dismissing merger concerns, report warns
A HOUSE of Lords committee says the Government 'risks alienating' Taunton Deane and West Somerset residents by dismissing their opinions regarding the proposed merger as just 'misconceptions.' For the then-Secretary of State Sajid Javid to approve
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Calls for mayor to resign at tense town meeting
MORE than 130 people packed into Minehead’s Old Hospital for a heated annual town meeting on Tuesday night. Many disgruntled residents made their feelings known, and there were even calls for the mayor, Cllr Jean Parbrook, to resign. Two residents
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Attempted post office burglary - who's the man in the distinctive helmet?
DETECTIVES investigating an attempted post office burglary have issued a CCTV image of a man they'd like to speak to. The incident took place at Staplegrove Post Office, in Manor Road, at around 15 minutes after midnight into Monday, April 30.
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Former Wellington bank building to be converted into flats
APPROVAL has been given for plans that would see a former bank building converted into flats in Wellington. Applicants Vellam, Smith, Johnson and Henson applied for permission from Taunton Deane Borough Council to convert the former HSBC building on 2
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New chairman and other changes announced to key Somerset County Council roles
SEVERAL new appointments to key roles within Somerset County Council have been approved this morning. The county council voted to appoint a new chairman, which is Cllr Nigel Taylor, who was elected to the authority in 2017, and represents the Cheddar
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POLICE WARN: 'Don't approach wanted Somerset man - call 999'
POLICE have launched an appeal to trace a man wanted for a number of offences including assault and burglary. Officers are hunting for Craig Steer, 33, from Martock, who has recently been seen in the Yeovil area. He is described
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WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES: Several sheep killed in dog attack
A DISTRAUGHT farming couple are threatening legal action against the owners of dogs that have killed a number of their sheep in three separate attacks. Mike and Sarah Baddeley have loss several lambs and ewes this year following three incidents
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Injured Paralympian in battle to make fifth Games
TAUNTON Deane's most successful Paralympian ever is refusing to accept defeat despite a huge setback in her attempts to compete at her fifth consecutive Games. Dressage rider Deb Criddle, of Trull, was axed from the squad for Tokyo 2020 after picking
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Community rallies round after severe fire damage causes gym closure
THE COMMUNITY has rallied round after a fire caused severe damage to a gym and community room. The 1610 gym and Dulverton Parish Rooms were damaged in the fire that started on Wednesday morning (May 9). The fire caused substantial damage to
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Avon and Somerset have 'the worst drivers in the country'
SOME of the worst drivers in the country have been caught breaking the law on roads in Avon and Somerset. The police force area saw a staggering 200,000 driving offences committed between 2016 and 2017, according to government data. That equates
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MUSGROVE: We're all going to die - so why don't we talk about it?
FACT - one in four patients currently in Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital will be dead within a year. And while everyone must face the inevitable at some stage, few are comfortable talking about death. Which is why Musgrove is supporting Dying
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17 drivers pulled over during annual police road safety day
POLICE officers pulled up 17 drivers during its annual road safety day. Officers working from Taunton Deane services took part in the safety day as part of Op Tramline. The day saw intensified patrols along the M5 corridor around Taunton
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WEATHER: Rainy blip in otherwise lovely week
THERE'S a small blip to this lovely week we have been having as rain is predicted this morning. It will be cloudy for most of the day with temperatures around 13 degrees Celsius. Rain is predicted around 9am until 11am. Temperatures
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Taunton charity rescuing dogs destined for dinner plates in China
A TAUNTON woman is frantically raising funds to rescue hundreds of sick dogs saved from the dinner plate in China. Cindi McNeilregan, who runs Rushton Dog Rescue near the town, was shocked by the appalling conditions when she recently visited several
