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Crews tackle garage fire at farm in Somerset
CREWS tackled a garage fire at a farm in Glastonbury this afternoon (March 12). Fire engines from Glastonbury, Street and Wells attended the incident at Manor Farm around 2.30pm. The fire was within a washing machine in the garage. "On
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Police appeal for witnesses after man arrested for bin fire
A 34-YEAR-OLD man was arrested this week on suspicion of starting a bin fire in Frome. He has now been released under investigation. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on Naishs Street at around 2.10am on Monday (March8). "
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Appeal for information after washing machine stolen from outside property
POLICE are appealing for information after a Haier washing machine was stolen from outside a property in Frome. They are keen to speak to two men who were in the area at around 4.30pm on February 19 in the Catherine Hill area of the town. Male
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Group of students self-isolating after Covid-19 case at school - just four days after they return
STUDENTS at a school in Somerset are self-isolating after a positive Covid-19 test - just four days after pupils headed back to the classroom. A year 11 student at The Taunton Academy in Taunton tested positive yesterday (March 11). A group of
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Somerset 'Tor' guide is finalist in tourism awards thanks to creation of app
A GLASTONBURY 'Tor' guide is a finalist in this year's Somerset Tourism Awards. To Webster, who has created an app that offers tours on demand, has been nominated for the Unsung Hero Award, alongside Glastonbury Abbey and Middlewick Farm. Tor
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False school Covid tests could be forcing pupils to self-isolate unnecessarily
THE frequency of false coronavirus tests is forcing school pupils in England to self-isolate unnecessarily, experts have warned. In the first week since pupils returned to classrooms as lockdown restrictions begin to ease, reports have begun to
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Greene King to reopen 442 pubs in England from April 12 - with 6 in Somerset
GREENE King has confirmed it will be reopening 442 of its pub gardens next month as lockdown restrictions in England ease. As per Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown pubs and restaurants will be able to provide an outdoor service from April
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Parts of main road in Somerset closed from Monday due to improvement works
PARTS of a main road in Glastonbury will be closed for more than a week due to safety improvement works. Construction work starts on Monday (March 15) on A361 Chilkwell Street and Bere Lane. Somerset County Council’s (SCC) Minor Improvements
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56+ now invited for jab: latest updates on Covid-19 vaccinations in Somerset
MORE than 255,000 Covid-19 vaccinations have been given to Somerset residents. According to the latest figures released by NHS England yesterday (March 11), Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has nearly vaccinated all those over the age of 60. So
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Council objects to 325 homes plans on the edge of Somerset town
MANY concerns were raised about plans for 325 homes on the edge of a Somerset town, during a meeting last month. Frome Town Council (FTC) agreed unanimously to object to the three planning applications on February 17. Two of the sites - one
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Man raises money for charity by rowing 500km - in just 100 days
A STONEMASON from Frome has set himself a challenge to row 500km over 100 days. Steve Barker started his challenge on February 21 to raise money for Active and In Touch. The charity supports those who have become lonely and isolated, with the help
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Prison sentence for assault by beating among latest cases at court
A MAN has been given a suspended prison sentence of 18 weeks for assault by beating. James Buick-Anderson, 32, of Church Street, Woodford Halse, Daventry, was sentenced at Taunton Magistrates' Court on March 10. He was also asked to pay £100
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Somerset organisations team up to help biodiversity in local churchyards
TWO organisations in Somerset are teaming up to help protect wildlife in local churchyards. Somerset Wildlife Trust (SWT) and the Diocese of Bath & Wells are launching an initiative entitled 'Wilder Churches'. They are aiming to support communities
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New units for Snazaroo and Toolstation arrive in Somerset town
NEW commercial units have been delivered on the eastern edge of Minehead – and new council houses may not be far behind. Somerset West and Taunton Council has completed work on two new commercial units off Seaward Way, as part of its corporate
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'Poor Meghan clearly had a hard time'
I AM sure I was not alone in feeling heartfelt sympathy for Harry and Meghan when watcing their interview. It was terrible to hear about how she felt, and that our Royal Family seems to have been torn apart on the back of it. I am a fan of
