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Vaccine supplies to see 'significant reductions' from 29 March - what it means
THE UK is to face a “significant reduction” in vaccine supplies from March 29, a letter from NHS England warns. A letter sent to local vaccination sites across the country has warned volumes for first doses are going to “significantly constrained
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Just 32 positive Covid tests in Somerset, although infection rates rise in two districts
THERE were 32 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period. Of those, 11 were in South Somerset, which has seen 5,184 confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic. There were four confirmed cases in Somerset West and
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Anglers given 'close season' warning
ANGLERS in Somerset are being reminded by the Environment Agency that the ‘close season’ for coarse fish in rivers is now in effect and runs until June 15. The annual close season helps to protect fish stocks across England when they are spawning
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Town's food and drink festival called off amid Covid fears
A MAJOR food and drink festival in Minehead has been cancelled over Covid fears. It was decided it was too risky to run eat:Minehead in the town as planned on Saturday, April l0. Minehead BID members decided that holding the event at this time
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Owner fights off man in Taunton garden trying to steal his dog
DOG owners are being warned to be vigilant after a gang tried to steal a man's pet German Shepherd from his garden. He managed to fight off a young man trying to drag the animal towards the garden gate to a waiting van. The incident took place
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Increased drug taking leads to seizure from youths near village cricket club
POLICE discovered controlled drugs and illegal substances, as well as drug paraphernalia after stopping and searching a group of youths in a village. Officers from the Wellington Neighbourhood Policing team seized the drugs in the area of Milverton
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'Perhaps a fatality around the corner' in Wellington hamlet where drivers ignore speed limit
A RETIRED headteacher fears there could be a serious accident in a hamlet on the outskirts of Wellington where drivers ignore the speed limit. Neil Dalton says motorists frequently put their foot down in the narrow country road through Ford Street
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This is when people in their 40s could be offered the Covid vaccine
PEOPLE under the age of 50 could offered their first Covid vaccine jab by Easter as the UK's vaccine rollout gathers pace. More than 24 million people have now received their first dose of a vaccine, with an average of around 280,000 jabs being
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Prolific robbers and thieves in Avon and Somerset to be fitted with GPS trackers
PROLIFIC burglars, robbers and thieves in Avon and Somerset are to be among the first in the world to be tracked by satellite. The constabulary is among six forces taking part in the world-first scheme to fit GPS tags to thieves on their release
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People in England and Wales warned to be wary of scams ahead of Census Day 2021
PEOPLE in England and Wales are being warned to be wary of scams ahead of Census Day 2021. Every 10 years all households across England and Wales are asked to complete a questionnaire about their lifestyle and living situation, known as the Census
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West Somerset Railway announces re-opening date
WEST Somerset Railway (WSR) is planning to re-open in May. Train services will restart on May 22 in line with Government guidelines. WSR trains will run between Bishop's Lydeard and Williton, and eventually then extend to run on Saturday's
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Cider maker raises nearly £800 for charity with raspberry flavoured drink
A CIDER maker near Taunton has announced it will continue to raise money for St Margaret’s Hospice with their raspberry flavoured tipple. Sheppy’s Cider have been donating 20p for every Cider With Raspberry bottle sold from the House of Cider.
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Taunton baker delivers cupcakes to cheer up key workers during pandemic
A TAUNTON baker set herself a mission to cheer up key workers who have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic. Sue Manning, from Susie’s Bakehouse, has been baking cupcakes for staff in and around Taunton over the past few months.
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Community focus for revamped Taunton firm
A 35-YEAR-OLD Taunton business has been revamped and relaunched after new owners took the helm just five months ago. Making Life Easier, in The Mount, was established by the Ross family in 1985 and established itself as a leading mobility outlet
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Why renewable energy is rapidly becoming one of the best investments farmers will ever make
Ultimately, it’s a sad fact of life that all farmers have to pay the bills. We are buying energy, there is no choice about that, but the traditional cost of that energy is continually rising. So, the big question is, ‘how can we reduce the
