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Community rallies to help staff affected by tyre slashings on Taunton road
A FUNDRAISER to help hospital staff who had their tyres slashed has raised an incredible £1,717. Staff at Musgrove Park Hospital who parked on Musgrove Road in Taunton came back after a night shift to discover they had flat tyres on February 9.
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'Outskilled' England need to get better - Root
ENGLAND captain Joe Root has promised to learn the lessons from his side's thumping series defeat in India. A home win had always been the likeliest result for a side who have not lost as hosts since Root's debut tour nine years ago, but the individual
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Brewery releases new beer to celebrate International Women's Day
STAFF at a brewery near Taunton have put on their pink boots - and released a new beer - to celebrate International Women's Day. Quantock Brewery are taking part in the Pink Boots Society Collaboration event alongside many other breweries across
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LUCKY 13: Taunton boxer extends unbeaten streak
RISING light heavyweight threat Pawel August scored an impressive stoppage victory over Ukrainian challenger Max Mischenko on Saturday, in the first defence of his WBC international silver title, writes Marc Gatford. Inside Poland's Gniew Castle
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Blog: Pupils return to schools across Somerset
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Fines after crowds hamper air ambulance landing at Somerset beauty spot
POLICE issued 10 fines to people breaching the Covid restrictions at a Somerset beauty spot yesterday (Sunday). Fire crews rescuing a person who had suffered suspected broken bones after a fall at Cheddar Gorge called in police to assist with crowd
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Dulcie receives hundreds of cards on her 104th birthday
A WOMAN celebrating her 104th birthday today (Monday) has received an incredible 380 cards - with more expected. Dulcie Clatworthy is enjoying her big day with a party at The Manor Care Home, in Bishop's Hull, where she has lived for the past six
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Police urge wanted Somerset man, 'Call us’
POLICE are trying to trace a man who has breached a non-molestation order and who has links to Somerset. Avon and Somerset Police are urging David John Rea, who has links to the Frome and Bath areas, to call 101 to arrange to speak to officers.
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Thousands of birds snapped flying around car on Somerset Levels
THIS incredible picture of thousands of starlings flying around was taken by an ecologist who was forced to stop his car on his way to work. Jamie Kingscott pulled up on the Somerset Levels to capture the impressive sight. Jamie, 26, from Puriton
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FOR SALE: NHS grassland and woodland plot in village near Taunton
IF you fancy buying this plot of land in a village near Taunton it's likely to set you back some £30,000. The 4.19-acre stretch of open grassland and woodland has been put up for sale by NHS Property Services. The land off Dene Road, Cotford
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Major roadworks starting around Somerset today
MAJOR roadworks starting in Somerset today (Monday) include: Feversham Avenue, Bridgwater, pedestrian improvements, 23 working days; Kendale Road, Bridgwater, signage works, 19 working days; Chilton Street, Bridgwater, 19 working days;
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The man tasked with ensuring all Somerset children reach their full potential from today
SOMERSET has announced that Dr Rob Hart has been appointed as its new children’s services assistant director – inclusion. Dr Hart, who starts today (Monday), has a wealth of experience and will be instrumental in driving forward change in children
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'Conversations over how dark his skin might be': Harry and Meghan interview - The revelations
THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex have plunged the monarchy into a crisis, accusing an unnamed royal of racism, suggesting the family were jealous of Meghan and revealing how she contemplated taking her own life while pregnant. Meghan and Harry hit
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Police investigating sudden 'unexplained death' of man in Somerset town
POLICE are investigating the sudden "unexplained death" of a man in Bridgwater yesterday evening (Sunday). Several police vehicles and ambulances were reported in the town from the evening into late at night. The West Quay area of the town
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SLOW DOWN: Scores of places where you could be caught speeding in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police have announced where the force's mobile speed cameras will be sited at various times during the coming week. Note that they could also be sited at other locations. Information supplied by Avon and Somerset Police.
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'One Somerset is anti-democratic'
DRAGOONING this so-called One Somerset through at the behest of Tory SCC leader David Fothergill, aided and abetted with a big overall majority of 15 (from 55 total) but probably only of a temporary nature until May of this year - which was scheduled
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Car bursts into flames on M5 northbound
THIS is the scene that greeted motorists travelling north up the M5 yesterday lunchtime (Sunday). The car burst into flames at Junction 14 for Thornbury at around 1pm. The motorway was closed for a period as firefighters put out the blaze.
