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When the dragons came to Taunton...
DO you remember when the dragons came to Taunton? We’ve been having a look back at the Taunton Deane Dragon Trail. Dragons were starting to invade Taunton in April 2014 as part of a charity initiative across the town. Artists were starting
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Penalty shoot-out agony for Norton Fitzwarren
NORTON Fitzwarren Reserves boasted one of the youngest mascots around as they took on Bridgwater Sports Colts in the Seward Cup, this week in March 2011. Not that little Alfie Follett was doing much cheering during the second round tie, as he was
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Police discover group of young people - and suspected cannabis - at sports club
TWENTY young people were gathered in Taunton Vale Sports Club again on Friday, March 12. Damage was caused in the area last month and police issued a warning to parents to remind their children of the Covid-19 restrictions. READ MORE: Police
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'We need a swift resolution to bird nesting problem'
SWIFTS have nested in Taunton for hundreds of years. Landing only to raise their young, swifts are largely aerial birds that can be seen flying low over the rooftops in screaming groups on warm summer evenings. The world’s fastest bird in level
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Plans submitted to expand business park in Somerset town - creating dozens of new jobs
A BUSINESS park near Clarks Village in Street could soon be expanded, creating dozens of new jobs. The Street Business Park lies on Gravenchon Way and is currently home to the village’s Sainsbury’s and Lidl supermarkets, along with Pets at Home
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Eddie the Eagle and a T Rex autopsy? Rotary's drive to recruit volunteers in Somerset
AN Olympic ski jumper and a dinosaur will be among the highlights of a push to attract more member to Rotary. The local Rotary District 1200 is hosting a virtual conference, 'Caring for our World', on March 27 to answer your questions. If you
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Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: the best deals available from Sunday, March 14
ALDI and Lidl have revealed their biggest bargains this weekend available from Sunday, March 14. The budget supermarket chains have both revealed a range of new products being made available this weekend from airfryers to steam cleaners. Here
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M5 crash: All lanes now open and barrier repairs complete
THE M5 motorway has now re-opened following a crash involving a HGV yesterday (March 13). Highways England announced this morning (March 14) that the repairs are complete and all lane closures have been removed. A Highways England spokesperson
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This old Taunton pub is still going and has recently had new licensees
THE Princess Royal has been in the news lately, so we thought it appropriate to show you an old picture of the pub in Canon Street, Taunton. The decades old picture was supplied by Steve Wild. Licensees Jess and Phil recently announced they had
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Somerset family take part in carpool karaoke video for World Down Syndrome Day
A FAMILY from Somerset are taking part in a very special video for World Down Syndrome Day. In 2018, 50 mums and their children started a phenomenon by creating a carpool karaoke video to the song A Thousand Years. The video – which had millions
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'Love you Mum!' - Your Mother's Day Messages
LAST week we asked you for your Mother's Day messages for the special mum in your life - and here they are! Taunton’s Janine Roberts contacted the County Gazette with a message for Rosalind Gainard - ‘Happy Mother’s Day! Lots of love from Min’
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500 trees to be planted at Somerset beauty spot
MORE than 500 trees will soon be planted on the Mendip Hills. The move by Mendip District Council (MDC) increases the carbon absorption potential of the district’s landscape, as well as helping alleviate some of the current issues faced in the
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Here's how to dispose of your Covid-19 self test kits
AS many families start to receive Covid-19 self test kits, Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has issued advice on how to dispose of them safely. Once used, the kit contents should go straight into the bin - as they are not considered clinical waste
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Plan to extend Somerset builders merchant among latest applications
BELOW are the planning applications received by Mendip District Council for the week of March 1, 2021. For more details, and to comment on applications, log on to www.mendip.gov.uk/planningandbuilding. FROME 2021/0391/FUL: Proposed change
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'Coal Orchard development looks quite promising'
ON a walk through Taunton town centre this week, I came across the new Coal Orchard development for the first time. I am pleased to say, I actually thought it looked quite promising. WANT TO WRITE? Click here to send us a letter I could
