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Covid-19 infection rates still falling apart from in one district
THERE were 37 new Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours, according to the latest figures. Sedgemoor had 14 new cases, bring the total since the start of the pandemic to 5, 119. Mendip had five positive tests (bringing the
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UK supermarkets warn customers over health risks in meat, cakes, dairy and more
CUSTOMERS are being warned over the possible health risk from products they have bought froms major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Co-op. Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and glass are just some of the reasons behind
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Prince William and Prince Harry to make joint public appearance together
Prince William and Harry will make a joint public appearance in the summer for the first time since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plunge the Royal Family into chaos in an explosive Oprah interview. On Thursday the Duke of Cambridge made his first
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M5 crash: Northbound carriageway still closed and driver taken to hospital
THE northbound carriageway on the M5 between junction 26 and 25 remains closed following a crash this morning (March 13). The collision involves an overturned HGV that has caused "substantial" barrier damage and a diesel spillage. The driver
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Plans to turn former West Somerset school into flats APPROVED
PLANS to turn a Grade II Listed building in Minehead into flats have been approved. LLK Property Ltd submit the plans in November last year for the former Periton Mead School site, and last week, Somerset West and Taunton Council approved the application
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Popular foodie festival returns this summer
A FOODIE festival in Somerset returns this year - with free tickets being given to local health care heroes and key workers. Pub in the Park is touring across the UK - and will be in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, from June 18 until 20. The festival
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The Taunton milestone - but where is it?
WHO recognises this milestone? Standing for years against a wall on a pavement, it indicates that Taunton is "1 miles" away. Perhaps surprisingly it is actually in what we now know as Taunton. Maybe you've spotted it on your travels around
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Adapting to and accepting change...
WE are all about to go through some more changes as we approach the various dates for the way out of lockdown. Change is a scary thing for some people. However, if you resist change too much, it can seriously affect your mental wellbeing. So
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Crews tackle wood burning stove fire in Somerset town
FIRE crews tackled a wood burning stove fire in a Somerset town last night (March 12). Two fire engines headed to the scene - of what they then thought was a shed fire - in Frome at around 8pm. There was minimal fire damage to the property, and
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Traffic lights upgrade in Taunton to help local economy recover
A MAJOR upgrade of traffic lights in an area of Taunton will ensure infrastructure is in place to support the recovery of the local economy. The lights scheme at junctions and pedestrian crossings in Rowbarton is part of Somerset County Council’
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The Taunton restaurant that used to be a pub a long time ago
THIS former Taunton pub has been in recent years been a restaurant just off the town centre. It used to be the Star Inn, in Middle Street. Paul Williams sent us this picture of the pub taken around 100 years ago. The landlord at the time was
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M5 closed due to 'serious' crash - and fire crews rescue trapped casualty
THE M5 motorway is closed between junction 26 (Wellington) and junction 25 (Taunton) due to a serious traffic incident. The collision involves an overturned HGV that has caused "substantial" barrier damage and a diesel spillage. Traffic is
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Somerset man who beat Covid helping others fight the virus
A MAN from Worle has donated plasma for the 20th time to help with Covid research - and become the highest donor in the South West of England. Chris Rubery, an operations manager at Bakers Dolphin Coach Holidays who is now driving ambulances to
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Ten wacky world records that were set in Somerset
WE all know that Somerset is the best - and not just in the west. But what if there was a way of making it official? Well, it doesn't get much more official than having a place in the Guinness World Records pantheon... and that's just what
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Rate of infection falls in three Somerset districts - but rises in one
THERE have been more than 40 positive Covid-19 tests in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours. South Somerset saw the largest increase with 18 new cases, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 5, 132. Somerset West and Taunton
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Somerset farmer not allowed to sell cider from garage after planning permission refused
AN organic farmer near Wincanton cannot sell his cider from the building where it is fermented after planning permission was refused. Oliver Dowding runs Dowdings Cider from his base at Apple HQ in Shepton Montague, a small village around three
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£40k investment to help 'kickstart' creative industries in Somerset after Covid-19 pandemic
A £40,000 investment is set to help the arts in Mendip. Mendip District Council (MDC) is hoping to "kickstart" creative industries, and give a "welcome boost" to the struggling sector that has been hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The monies
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'A town council would be best to promote Taunton to visitors'
I READ last week’s letter from Chris Mann praising the One Somerset Unitary Council business case. Also, the Taunton Charter Trustees meet next week to consider the consequences for our unparished area, whereby the unitary council system will demand
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Demolition of cricket pavilion among latest planning applications
THE following applications and notifications have been received for consideration by Somerset West and Taunton Council and can be inspected online at www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/planning, or electronically only at the Reception, The Deane House
