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Three people rescued after falling 30-metres down a quarry in Somerset
THREE people have been rescued after they fell 30 metres down a cliff. Firefighters were sent to the incident at a quarry in Stoke St Michael, Shepton Mallet, shortly after 3pm today (Friday). Initial reports suggested two people had fallen
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Scores evacuated from Taunton flats as 'flea bomb' sets off alarm
SCORES of people were evacuated from a block of flats in Taunton after a 'flea bomb' set off the fire alarm. Around half a dozen fire engines rushed to the scene of the incident at Waterside Lock at around 6.30pm yesterday (Thursday). Police
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New £7.3m Somerset primary school to open after Easter holiday
PUPILS will step into history after Easter as the £7.3 million King Ina Church of England Academy open its doors for the first time. The new primary school in Somerton can accommodate up to 420 pupils and 52 early years children, with 14 classrooms
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Covid infection rates in Somerset fluctuate slightly as another patient dies from the virus
THE Covid-19 infection rate in Somerset has seen slight fluctuations in the latest figures. Two districts saw their rates move upwards, with the other two shifting in the opposite direction. The seven-day rolling figure in South Somerset gives
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Three classes self isolating at Somerset school after four pupils and two staff test Covid positive
THREE year groups at a Somerset school have been sent home this week due to a number of cases of Covid among pupils and staff. The Year 2, 3 and 4 groups at Weare Academy First School, in Axbridge, have been self isolating. It comes after four
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Taunton, Mendip and West Somerset attractions triumph at Tourism Awards
THE Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Award winners have been announced for 2020/21, in a virtual ceremony on Thursday night. The Castle at Taunton placed third in the Large Hotel of the Year category, while Taunton's Great Western Hotel was recognised
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Food, exercise and friends - how Somerset's disadvantaged children can thrive over Easter
MORE than 2,000 disadvantaged children across Somerset will be offered the chance to enjoy food, exercise and friends over the Easter school holiday. Somerset County Council has joined with Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) to organise
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Facility boost for cricket club
TAUNTON St Andrews Cricket Club has invested more than £50,000 in an impressive three-lane artificial net complex which has been built in the south east corner of the Wyvern Sports Club, writes Richard Walsh. The nets were gained through funds
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QUANTOCK HILLS WARNING: Serious consequences for owners whose dogs kill sheep and lambs
OWNERS walking their dogs on the Quantock Hills are being warned to keep their pets on a lead - or potentially risk a heavy fine or see their animal shot. Dogs must by law be kept on a lead on open access land such as the Quantock hilltops between
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Police track down two groups of eggers in Taunton area
POLICE have tracked down two separate groups of "young people" responsible for egging incidents in the Taunton area. They have managed to discover the culprits behind eggs being thrown at property in Bishop's Hull last month. Officers have
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What can we do when? The Covid roadmap back to normality
IF everything goes to plan, it's just possible that things will be back to near normality in three months' time. The Government has released a 'roadmap' out of the Covid crisis in England, with a gentle easing of the restrictions. We have already
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'People need to learn what is acceptable'
THESE are times I am thankful to have brothers who protect me. Thankful for the security guards/colleagues I’ve worked with, although pains in my neck sometimes. They have always had my back while working. Thankful for the friends who have
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Gallagher Electric Fencing – proven success
With an extensive network of distributors across the South West, Gallagher are leaders in temporary and electric fencing systems for all applications and types of livestock with an outstanding track record of innovation. Permanent and temporary
