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COUNTY CRICKET: Somerset knocked out of One-Day Cup despite thrilling victory
Royal London One-Day Cup South Group Somerset 360-7 beat Hampshire 356-9 by 3 wkts SOMERSET missed out on a place in the knockout stages of the Royal London One-Day Cup, despite winning away to Hampshire off the very last ball of the match
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CRICKET: Saints bounce back with emphatic win over Goatacre
West of England Premier League Premier 1 Taunton St Andrew’s 320-8 beat Goatacre 200 by 120 runs TAUNTON St Andrew’s bounced back from the previous weekend’s defeat with a 120-run victory at Goatacre that keeps them top of the table. Put
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Have say on plans for 130-acre solar farm planned for West Somerset
MEMBERS of the public have the opportunity to question plans for a huge solar farm earmarked for West Somerset countryside. Elgin Energy is behind a proposal to develop a 25MW solar farm on fields between Washford and Watchet. A public exhibition
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Nurses 'pioneering' project to highlight opportunities in profession
TWO Somerset nurses are leading the way as pioneers for a new project that aims to highlight the opportunities available to the nursing workforce in the county. The Integration Pioneer Programme is a collaborative scheme set up by Musgrove Park
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Cricket heroine Anya Shrubsole collects MBE
WOMEN'S Cricket World Cup heroine Anya Shrubsole has celebrated another success as she collected an MBE.The 26-year-old Somerset bowler had a fantastic year in 2017. Her six-wicket, devastating bowling spell delivered final glory for England against
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Job fears as Poundworld stores race to avoid collapse
POUNDWORLD is facing a race against time to avoid collapse, with administrators on standby after a buyer walked away from talks to rescue the business.The budget retailer, which has a store in Taunton's Fore Street, is so low on cash that it might
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Another day at the office - 100 FEET UP IN THE AIR!
WOULD you fancy this job? These workers are carrying out maintenance on the tower of St James Church, Taunton. And it is an unusual office, some 100 feet up. The tower, which is 111ft tall, was rebuilt in the 1870s.
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Lozza's Loot talks re-usable antiques
ANTIQUE hunting is not only about finding old and rare items. It has moved into a new direction, a new territory indeed a brand new country. What this means is while people still look out for collectables they are now hunting for re-useables
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Wellington band Last One Home wins slot at Music Expo UK
A WELLINGTON band has won a slot at a music exhibition. Music Expo UK takes place at the Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet on September 22. Wellington band Last One Home won the slow after performing at the Glastonbury FM songwriting final on
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Beatlemania returns to Taunton!
THERE is plenty of interest in some ‘60s pop nostalgia which will be going under the hammer at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s specialist quarterly collectors sale tomorrow (Friday, June 8) at The Octagon Salerooms, East Reach, Taunton. Avid fans of The
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Headteacher of independent school to step down
WELLINGTON School's headmaster has announced he will soon be leaving. Henry Price, who became headteacher of the independent school in 2014, will be leaving to join Oakham School in Rutland as leader. Mr Price says the move will bring him closer
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Family's walk for brave Harry
ON Saturday, Harry Simpson should be celebrating his 10th birthday.But sadly, the youngster did not make it to his first birthday.He spent his eight short months of life in the neonatal intensive care unit at Southmead Hospital in Bristol.Now, his dad
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Supermarkets score poorly in plastics survey while smaller shops are praised
SUPERMARKETS in West Somerset have been slammed by a green-minded group for its use of plastics. West Somerset Together, an initiative of environmental group Forum 21, carried out a survey of 14 shops in Minehead, Dulverton and Exmoor as part of
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Curtains draw big bids at 1300-lot auction
LAWRENCES’ recent two-day Militaria and Collectors’ sale in Crewkerne comprised over 1300 lots and the massive diversity of items on offer ensured keen bidding from around the world. Highlights on the first day included a fine medal group from
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PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for Corfe Summer Fete
HUNDREDS turned out in the sunshine for an annual village fete.The Corfe Summer Fete took place on Saturday, June 2, featuring a wealth of attractions for villagers to enjoy.Among the activities on offer were stalls, games, face painting, food and more.Proceeds
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Palooka 5 riding crest of a wave after record release
IT'S only rock 'n' roll and Palooka 5 love it, love it, yes they do. The Taunton ‘surf rock’ band have not only launched their latest vinyl LP but days afterwards it was played on BBC Radio 6. Last Saturday, June 2, they sold out The Creative
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Hopes to 'brighten up' eyesore area of town after Tangier artwork success
A COUNTY councillor hopes to continue making Taunton a colourful place after the success of his first project. Cllr Alan Wedderkopp, who represents Comeytrowe, started his search for artwork to enhance Taunton around two years ago. He approached
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250 Bridgwater and West Somerset women could have missed out on breast screening due to error: MP
AROUND 250 women in Bridgwater and West Somerset could have missed out on breast screening appointments due to an administrative error, according to the area's MP.Ian Liddell-Grainger has called for the most thorough investigation possible to find
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Somerset Business Awards open for entries - and cricket star is new host
THE 2018 Somerset Business Awards is open for entries. The event was launched at a black-tie cocktail reception at the Castle Hotel in Taunton and is now looking for the best of business to put themselves forward in a host of categories. Also
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Appeal for more volunteers to help resettle Syrian refugees in Somerset
VOLUNTEERS that help resettle refugee families are being thanked as a call for more is voiced. Somerset County Council is thanking its volunteers who have helped the resettlement team welcome 21 families to the county since 2016. The council's target
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WEATHER: Lovely sunny day across Somerset
IT'S bad news for hayfever sufferers today as it's set to be a sunny day with very high pollen levels. Temperatures will rise to around 21 degrees Celsius throughout the day, dropping to 16 degrees overnight. UV and pollen levels are set