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Man freed from vehicle after crash on Porlock Hill
A MAN was freed from a vehicle after a crash on Porlock Hill. Avon and Somerset Police closed Porlock Hill following the incident at around 6pm (May 25). A spokesman from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "One fire appliance
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"From what I've seen, I like him" - Bess impresses pundits but Pakistan build lead
DOM Bess has been in the thick of the action at Lord's, bowling 16 overs as Pakistan gained a first innings lead against England at Lord's. Though the 20-year-old Somerset off-spinner is still awaiting his maiden Test wicket, he has caused the
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Watchet charity couple's "surreal" experience at the Royal Wedding
A WATCHET couple who were invited to the Royal Wedding said the experience was 'surreal'. Donna and Paul Stevens set up Elliot's Touch in 2015 after losing their 13-month-old son to mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic condition, and cardiomyopathy
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Names announced for town and district council elections
ELECTIONS are set to take place for seats on two councils in West Somerset. One seat is available on West Somerset District Council while two are up for grabs on Minehead Town Council. Four people are to stand for the Alcombe Ward on WSC in the election
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Joseph Isaacs sentenced to 20 years for carrying out "barbaric" hammer attack on Jim Booth
JOSEPH Isaacs has been sentenced to 20 years for carrying out a “barbaric” hammer attack on 96-year-old D-Day veteran Jim Booth. Judge David Ticehurst sentenced him to 16 years in prison, plus a four-year extension, for attempting to murder the
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COUNTY CRICKET: Successive defeats for Somerset as Essex prove too strong
Royal London One-Day Cup South Group Essex 313 beat Somerset 273 by 40 runs SOMERSET lost their second successive Royal London One-Day Cup South Group match as a testing chase proved beyond them under the lights in Chelmsford. Varun Chopra's
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Need medication on Bank Holiday Monday? Here's where to go
THE following pharmacies in Taunton will be open on Bank Holiday Monday (May 28): Asda, in Creechbarrow Road,9am top 6pm; Boots, in High Street, 9.30am to 5.30pm; Lloyds, in Sainsbury's, in Hankridge Farm, 10am to 4pm; and Morrisons
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Resurfacing work on main Taunton road could cause delays
RESURFACING work is set to get underway on a major Taunton thoroughfare. Work will get underway in East Reach on Monday, June 18, and will take place between 6.30pm and 11.30pm for around 15 evenings, excluding weekends, according to Somerset County
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Man rescued after falling from mobility scooter into stream
EMERGENCY services helped rescue man who fell off his mobility scooter into a small stream in Minehead. Firefighters and ambulance personnel attended the scene on Sycamore Road at 10am this morning (Friday, May 25). The man had fallen from his mobility
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Somerset Vikings begin season with victory
SOMERSET Vikings won their first game of the new season on Saturday, away to Bath RL. The visitors took control after just two minutes, Marcus Brooker going over for a try converted by Josh Wood to make it 6-0. Brooker scored two more tries
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Weather warning in place for thunderstorms and heavy rain this weekend
WEATHER warning in place as thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for the weekend. Somerset is bracing itself for a deluge as forecasters issue a weather warning for rain this weekend. Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to sweep the
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Wyverns hold off Cornish fightback to record second straight win
SOMERSET Wyverns AFC were on the road again last Sunday, making the trip to Cornwall to take on the Cornish Sharks and looking to make it two wins on the bounce, writes James Gibson. The Wyverns got off to another flying start, as Tom Golden found
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FOOTBALL: Peacocks unveil new badge - what do you think?
TAUNTON Town have unveiled a new club crest as they prepare for the challenge of Southern League South football. Having romped to the Evo-Stik South West title with 103 points, the Peacocks staged their Champions Awards dinner at Somerset CCC's
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'He's out of our lives' - emotional reaction to Joseph Isaacs' attempted murder conviction
FAMILY members of D-Day veteran Jim Booth wept as a jury convicted the man who tried to kill him. Joseph Isaacs will be sentenced this afternoon for the attempted murder of Mr Booth, 96, after carrying out a “prolonged and barbaric”. Judge
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VIDEO: Jim Booth opens up about the attack which nearly killed him...
THE Taunton veteran who played a key role in the D-Day landings has spoken about how his wartime experiences helped him cope after being attacked and left for dead by a hammer-wielding “monster”. Jim Booth, 96, said he had not been left terribly
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Big Interview: Comedian Andy Hamilton coming to Somerset
COMEDIAN Andy Hamilton does stand up for the laughs as he himself said: “I am not a masochist.” And there in lies the difference between people who think they are funny and a comedian. A comedian explained Andy looks at the world in a different
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'I shouldn't have been in Taunton': How the horrific assault unfolded
"I SHOULDN'T have been in Taunton. I should have gone back to my mum's and got help." Joseph Isaacs' decision to stay in the county town on November 22, 2017 would change his life forever, as well as those of everyone involved in what was a truly
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Joseph Isaacs gets 20-year sentence for attempted murder of Jim Booth
JOSEPH Isaacs has been found guilty of attempting to murder D-Day veteran Jim Booth in a sickening hammer attack and given a 20-year sentence. Isaacs, 40, of no fixed abode, was convicted by a jury after a trial at Taunton Crown Court. Judge
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WATCH: What Vic Marks said to Dom Bess during England cap presentation
ONE Somerset and England spinner had the opportunity to pass on his wisdom to another at Lord's yesterday as Vic Marks presented Dom Bess with his first Test cap. Bess scored five as England collapsed to 184 all out but later impressed during his
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Tracks of my life with Kate O’Sullivan MD of ADPR
THIS week’s Tracks of my Life is with Kate O’Sullivan, Managing Director and owner of communications agency. TRACK 1: The Killers – Mr Brightside. This is such an upbeat tune and reminds me of many great nights out with my best friend.
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More than 1,000 babies born 'smoke free' since launch of county service
MORE than 1,000 babies have been born smoke-free since the roll-out of a county initiative in 2013. Smokefree Somerset Alliance is celebrating the news as a result of its Mums2Be Smokefree service, which first started as a pilot in 2009 before
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Railway trespasser causes 'delays and cancellations' from Taunton
RAIL services between Taunton and Bristol are facing delays and cancellations because of a ‘trespasser’ on the line. Network Rail and CrossCounty trains are urging passengers to check services before attempting to travel. NEW: Disruption
