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Cars left in sunshine can hit temperatures deadly to children, research warns
Cars left in the sunshine can hit temperatures deadly to young children in just one hour, warns new research. The study shows that if a car is parked in the sun on a hot summer day, its dashboard can hit 71C - high enough to fry an egg or cause
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LETTER: Planning system 'in the pockets' of developers
AMY Cole’s very thorough report on the planning system which controls the massive housing growth in Taunton Deane shows just how rotten the current system is. The Government’s “assumption in favour of approval” gives developers the whip hand.
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'I can't remember much about hammer attack' claims burglar
THE man accused of trying to kill a 96-year-old D Day veteran says he had suffered a nervous breakdown and can't remember much about the incident. Joseph Isaacs, 40, of no fixed address, denies attempting to murder Jim Booth at his bungalow in
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Three enterprise centres will open in Somerset to boost businesses
THREE new enterprise centres to encourage businesses will be opened in Somerset under the county council’s new business plan. The council already supports five centres across the county, supporting more than 50 businesses with affordable and flexible
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CRICKET: England skipper Root confirms Bess will make Test debut
ENGLAND captain Joe Root has confirmed that Somerset spin bowler Dom Bess will make his Test debut against Pakistan at Lord's tomorrow. Speaking to Test Match Special, Root said that 20-year-old Bess will make his England bow in the first Test,
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THIS WEEKEND: Participants face challenging new obstacles at Porlock Duck Race
THE ducks taking part in the annual Porlock Duck Race will have their work cut out for them as they attempt to negotiate a whole host of new obstacles. The traditional family day, featuring 60 yellow plastic ducks competing in 10 races plus a grand
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Another machinery sale of national importance brings fierce competition
GREENSLADE Taylor Hunt report another fierce trade for two excellent machinery dispersals hosted by Mark Pope of Staple Farm, Taunton. The sale of national prominence comprised a combined dispersal of equipment on behalf of Mr M Pope of Staple Farm Enterprises
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Heavy security as attempted murder accused appears in court
THE man accused of trying to kill a 96-year-old D Day hero has appeared in person at his trial for the first time. Joseph Isaacs, 40, of no fixed address was handcuffed and appeared in the dock at Taunton Crown Court surrounded by six security
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Taunton School team win county title with homelessness socks product
A GROUP of enterprising young men and women from Taunton School have have been named county winners of a business competition. The competition, ran by Young Enterprise, sees student teams come up with a business idea. The team from Taunton
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Ilminster Entertainment Society buzzing in new play
THERE is a traditional English nursery rhyme Mary, Mary quite contrary. The opening verse goes: "Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells, and cockle shells, And pretty maids all in a row..." This is question
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New Greggs bakery set to open this weekend
A BAKERY chain is preparing to open a new store in Minehead this weekend. Greggs will be opening on The Parade on Saturday (May 26). Eleven new jobs have been created for the store's opening. The new branch will have inside seating for
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Latest results from Taunton Magistrates' Courts
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include: David John Brown, 38, of no fixed address, theft, four weeks prison suspended for 12 months, £115 victim surcharge; failed to surrender to bail, detained in the courthouse. (G).
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CRICKET: England scouting role for Trescothick
SOMERSET legend Marcus Trescothick is one of six former internationals to have been appointed to the new ECB scouting network. Trescothick, 42, joins Chris Read, James Taylor, Glen Chapple, Steve Rhodes and Richard Dawson on a panel which will
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Win a £1.23m French chateau in a 'millionaire mansion' style competition
A BRIT is offering her 350-year-old £1.2m French chateau as a competition prize - for just £10. Ruth Phillips, 61, owns Chateau de Cautine, which boasts nine bedrooms, a 12m swimming pool and 30 acres of land. But now the property will be passing
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County councillor hits out at "absolutely shocking" phone-and-pay parking system
A Somerset councillor has criticised a cashless car parking provider for its “absolutely shocking” service. Phone and Pay provides cashless parking in a large number of public sector car parks across Somerset. The company’s contract with Somerset
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SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: Bishop Henderson School encourages development in all areas
Bishop Henderson Primary School stands as proof that a school can achieve high academic standards at the same time as delivering an exciting curriculum to support pupils’ spiritual and social development. This delicate balance of achieving excellent
