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LETTER: County council leader reflects on first year...
IT was only a year ago that I took on the role of leader of Somerset County Council after the local elections. It was a tremendous honour then and 12 months later it remains just that. It has been a whirlwind – rewarding, challenging and inspiring
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FOOTBALL: Rapid start brings cup glory for Ash Rangers Ladies
Somerset County Women’s League Chairman’s Cup final Ash Rangers Ladies 2, Ilminster Town Ladies Res 0 TWO early goals saw Ash Rangers Ladies claim the Chairman’s Cup, as they defeated Ilminster Town Ladies Reserves with just 10 players.
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Morrisons unveils mammoth Big Daddy breakfast
HOW do you like to start the day? Toast? Cereal? Bacon butty? If you normally go for all of the above and then some, this new breakfast from supermarket Morrisons may be the one for you. The chain has launched the ‘Big Daddy Breakfast’
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Pizza HOT, not hut, is coming to Taunton
PIZZA lovers rejoice – Pizza HOT is coming, and soon. The pizza joint will be the latest and welcome addition to open in Station Road. Work is ongoing to open the branch with a message in the window reading: ‘Open soon’. Pizza Hot
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Hollywood Bowl celebrates £400k revamp with VIP party
HOLLYWOOD Bowl in Taunton celebrated its £400,000 makeover in style with a VIP relaunch party befitting its name. The party on Thursday, May 24, which was attended by residents and businesses, was hosted by Hollywood actress ‘Marilyn’ who cut the
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CRICKET: Taunton youngster Clist smashes Millfield batting record
PROMISING cricketer Charles Clist, from Taunton, has broken a Millfield School batting record. The opener, 17, smashed 254 against Canford in a recent school match as Millfield racked up 492 in their 50 overs - believed to be the fifth-highest
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TWO-DAY weather warning in place for more heavy rain and thunderstorms
MORE heavy rain is expected for Somerset as forecasters issue a two-day weather warning for the county. Large swathes of the South of England, Wales and parts of the Midlands are expected to be hit by more heavy downpours and thunderstorms.
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'Vision' unveiled for future of Taunton Town FC
THE chairman of Taunton Town FC has called on the town to “realise how big this football club could be” as he unveiled a plan to develop the club’s ground. The Peacocks romped to the Evo-Stik South West title last season and are aiming to climb
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Councillor questions authority finding £300K to end property contract while libraries are at risk
A SOMERSET councillor has hit out at the County Council over plans to find £300k to bring some services -in-house, while it plans to cut £500k from another budget. County and town councillor John Thorne, voiced his concerns regarding a decision
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Family miss son's 'important' hospital appointment after hour-long wait for parking
A FAMILY visiting Musgrove Park Hospital claimed they missed their son's appointment after waiting more than an hour to find a parking space. The family, who wish to be anonymous, were visiting the hospital on Tuesday (May 29) to take their infant
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Dinosaurs and planes among entertainment for Wellington Carnival Street Fair
THOUSANDS of people are expected to descend on Wellington this Sunday for the annual Carnival Street Fair.One of the town's biggest annual events, this year's extravaganza will include a flypast provided by the RAF, a dinosaur, more than 80 stalls
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Monte Carlo - or Bust for Taunton business man after last year's win
A TAUNTON business man is setting off on an ambitious 750 mile competition in a car worth £300 - after winning last year. Nick Irvine, 32, operations manager at Grub’s up, is taking part in the Monte Carlo or Bust banger rally, which sees drivers
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WEATHER: Rainy day ahead of thunder storms tomorrow
SOMERSET'S weather is looking very damp today. Most of us are waking up to heavy showers this morning, which are expected to continue until 8am. It will be cloudy throughout the day, until rain is set to return later this evening. There
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Plans to convert historic NHS mansion into homes for elderly welcomed by public
PLANS to redevelop a historic Somerset building have been received positively at the final public consultation event. The Quantum Group has applied for planning permission to convert Lyngford House, on Selworthy Road in Taunton, into 45 “assisted
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Musgrove's winter response evaluated by health body
SOMERSET'S response to the winter pressures experienced by the NHS has been evaluated by the group which commissions the county’s health services. The Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is responsible for determining how the county’s annual
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Man flown to hospital in 'serious condition' after Porlock Hill crash
A MAN was flown away by air ambulance in a 'serious condition' after a crash on Porlock Hill.Avon and Somerset Police closed Porlock Hill following the incident at around 6pm on Friday (May 25).A spokesman from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
