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TWO roads - one near Taunton the other near Shepton Mallet - remain closed following strong winds
HIGHWAYS teams have been busy clearing up after "11 incidents" on roads across Somerset following the strong winds. But two roads are currently still closed. Kingston Road, in Kingston Mary, just outside Taunton, and Quarry Lane, in Leigh-on-Mendip
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Two pupils from Taunton embarked on 20-mile challenge to raise awareness of mental health
TWO pupils from a school in Taunton completed a 20-mile fundraising challenge last month. Tom and Olly, from King's College in Taunton, wanted to raise awareness of the benefits of exercise on mental wellbeing. They chose to raise money for Sporting
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Infection rate drops to 18.1 per 100,000 in one Somerset district - but rises elsewhere in county
THE Covid rate of infection in one Somerset district has dipped below 20 people in 100,000 of population. Somerset West and Taunton's rate of 18.1 people per 100,000 is based on the latest rolling seven-day figures released today (Thursday).
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Christmas tree farm in Somerset raises £3k for children's hospice
A SOMERSET-BASED Christmas tree farm has raised more than £3,000 for a children’s hospice in the South West. The money was donated by customers at Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm during November and December last year, with the proceeds going
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Electricity cable 'sparking' after tree falls onto power line in West Somerset
FIRE crews were called to an electricity cable that was "sparking" and "arcing" this morning (March 11). The cable was down as a tree had fallen onto the power line as a result of the high winds. Crews from Williton and Minehead went to the
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Road closures during major works in two Somerset locations starting next week
MOTORISTS are being warned of road closures during major repairs on two important roads starting on Monday. Somerset County Council’s highways team is carrying out resurfacing works on the A37 near Ilchester, on a section known as the Ilchester
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eat:Taunton food and drink festival returns to county town
PEOPLE will be able to get a taste of local regional food and drink when eat:Taunton returns to the county town. The celebration of great produce is being staged in Hammet Street on Saturday, May 8. It is being organised by Bev and Sarah Milner
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Help us honour our county’s health heroes with the Health & Social Care Awards
HEALTH and care workers have been on the front lines of the fight against Covid-19 for a year. A year that has seen the world turned upside down for us all. But through the upheaval and discomfort we may have been feeling, their determination
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Somerset residents can now recycle crisp packets and more at Tesco
YOU can now recycle crisp packets and bread bags at some Tesco stores in Somerset. The supermarket giant has announced the rollout of soft plastic recycling at 171 stores. In Somerset, these stores include Burnham-on-Sea, Chard, Glastonbury
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Somerset add pre-season fixture to schedule
SOMERSET'S pre-season campaign kicks off next week - with an extra warm-up match having been added to their schedule. They will welcome Worcestershire to the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, for a two-day match on Thursday and Friday,
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‘Remember a year ago? Now be kind...’
“I SEE it as a possibly unique role, and yes, I’ve had difficulties, as everybody has witnessed over the years, but let’s now use the knowledge I’ve gathered to help other people in distress.” So said Princess Diana, a person held in an elevated
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Heroic Taunton PCSO's top award for reviving badly injured man showing 'no signs of life'
A TAUNTON PCSO who revived a severely injured man in the street has received a top national award. PCSO Joe Norris was on patrol in Minehead when he assisted an ambulance treating a man showing "no signs of life". He helped paramedics perform
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Dozens of homes without electricity across Taunton and West Somerset areas
SEVERAL properties across the Taunton and West Somerset areas have bene left without electricity this morning (Thursday). One of the worst hit communities is Bicknoller, where 29 homes have been left without power since around 8.30am. Western
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Multiple fallen trees block roads in Somerset after strong winds last night
MULTIPLE trees have fallen down overnight and are blocking roads in Somerset due to the strong winds across the county. The Met Office issued a weather warning for high winds from 9pm yesterday (March 10) until 3pm today (March 11). READ MORE
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County and district councils clash over report into future of Somerset local government
RIVAL campaigns to shake up local government in Somerset have locked horns over a new report. The Government is currently consulting over proposals to replace the five existing Somerset councils with either a single unitary authority (dubbed One
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Storm brings down tree near historic Somerset site
DRIVERS are being warned of a fallen tree on a road in West Somerset. Heavy winds have brought down the tree on the B3188 near Combe Sydenham. The road between Elworthy Cross and Fair Cross, in the Brendon Hills south of Watchet, is currently
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'His enthusiasm led to what we have now': Tributes to designer of Glastonbury's first Pyramid Stage
"HIS enthusiasm and dedication led to what we have now – thank you so much Bill." Bill Harkin, who designed the first Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival, has passed away. In 1970, Mr Harkin, then an architect for British Leyland, met
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Can you help identify these two men following a burglary in Somerset?
POLICE have appealed to the public to help identify two men following a burglary in Somerset. A bag containing a wallet was stolen in Winscombe some time between February 10 and 13. The owner's bank cards were subsequently used in a number
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Smiling faces as children returned to the classroom this week
STUDENTS were welcomed back to the classroom this week across Somerset, after Covid-19 restrictions around schooling were eased. From Monday (March 8), pupils were allowed to go back to school every day, but there must be regular testing and mask
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1 in 5 health and social care workers suffered PTSD due to Covid pandemic
ONE in five health and care workers have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year, a new study suggests. Figures from the Frontline Covid study, published in the European Journal
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Remains of medieval bishop's palace found in retired banker's garden
A MYSTERY that has baffled historians for centuries has been solved by a stroke of luck. The site of a medieval bishop's palace has been unearthed in Wiveliscombe during building work on a new bungalow. The discovery of the archaeologically
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Barn and recreation ground set to be returned to community after nearly 50 years
TWO precious assets are set to be returned to the local community. Plans to return the Bishop's Barn and recreation ground to the Wells City Council were agreed on March 1. Mendip District Council (MDC) cabinet members voted unanimously to
