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Carpentry workshop near Minehead badly damaged in fire
A WOOD workshop was badly damaged in a fire in West Somerset this afternoon (Saturday). Crews from Minehead, Williton, Nether Stowey and Taunton attended the incident in commercial premises near Carhampton shortly after 2.30pm. The single storey
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Covid infection rate rises in three of Somerset's four districts
THE Covid-19 infection rate has risen in three of the four Somerset districts and stayed static in the fourth in the latest Government figures. South Somerset's rate rose to 52.9 people per 100,000 population according to the latest rolling seven-day
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Firefighters called to tumble dryer fire in Morrisons in Taunton
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to Morrisons in Taunton after a fire alarm went off in the dry cleaning area this afternoon (Saturday). Staff discovered a fire in a tumble dryer. Two fire engines from Taunton Fire Station and one from Bridgwater
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Peacocks hammer hapless Bashley
TAUNTON Town were in ruthless form this week in March 2016, as they hammered Bashley 11-0 in Division 1 South & West of the Southern League. They could have been more clinical, though, with dozens of chances being created against hapless (and relegation-bound
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What's caused the massive traffic jams in Taunton all week - and why they're here for months
MOTORISTS were warned - but the major traffic jams in an area of Taunton have been causing a huge frustration all week. There have been tailbacks in the Rowbarton area of the town as work got underway from Monday on upgraded a series of traffic
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Taunton restaurant in 'Top 40 places to eat out' in the country - before it's even opened
A TAUNTON restaurant has been voted in the top 40 places in the country to eat out - even before its outdoor facility has opened. Brazz on the Green debuts next month with the second phase of the roadmap to freedom. For five weeks it will serve
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Taunton town centre nightclub on when it plans to re-open
A TAUNTON town centre nightclub has announced its intention to open this summer for the first time in 15 months. Zinc, beside the River Tone in Bridge Street, hopes to welcome back customers on June 21. But it all depends on the progress of the
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'Join me in ageing dis-gracefully!'
I HAVE reached the age where everything creaks and I cannot move without sound effects of groans, clicks and sighs! The age I am now sounded ancient when I was younger. I also remember being quite impatient with my dear old mum as she grew
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Taunton pavement finally repaired after a 'hole' year
A HOLE in a pavement in a Taunton street has been filled in - after a year-long wait. Workers this week finally repaired the section of footway in Eastwick Road's junction with Cheddon Road. The hole had been left after a diseased tree was removed
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When the Covid 'booster' jab rollout is likely to start in Somerset
IF you're over 70, then you could get a Covid booster jab from September, according to the vaccines minister. Nadhim Zahawi the over-70s, health and social care staff and the clinically vulnerable will be at the head of the queue for the vaccine
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Taunton authors' latest book on the players in the early years of Somerset cricket
SOMERSET County Cricket Club was founded in a smoke-filled room in 1875. For years not much was known about the pioneers of cricket in the county. No longer. In their latest book Somerset Cricketers 1876-1890: The Rise to First-Class Status,
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Six Somerset artists take part in virtual exhibition
SIX Somerset artists are taking part in a virtual exhibition this month. The Creative Coverage Virtual Exhibition features the work of many artists around the UK and runs until May 18. Hilary Adair, from Minehead, is one of the artists taking
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36 years of memories - dedicated firefighter retires
COLLEAGUES have paid tribute to a long-serving firefighter who retired this week. Kev Squire hung up his hose for the last time on Wednesday after 36 years' service at Somerton Fire Station. He joined on January 24 1985 and colleagues say they
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STRIPPERS AND CIDER: Another of Taunton's forgotten pubs
HUNDREDS of people will remember dropping into The Telegraph pub in Bridge Street, Taunton. The pub closed around a decade or so ago. Before then it used to be 'heaving' as it was part of the traditional town 'pub crawl'. In a bid to boost
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The M5 judged among the worst UK roads for speeding
THE M5 is one of the most dangerous roads in the country for speeding offences, according to findings by a vehicle management company. Wessex Fleet sent out Freedom of Information requests to police forces across the UK. The M5 clocked up the
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Drug offender discovered with fake £50 note on him
POLICE who discovered a car owner committing drugs offences discovered he had a fake £50 note on him. Declan Craig Payne, of St Mary's Street, Axbridge, pleaded guilty to possession of a counterfeit banknote which he knew or believed to be fake
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Send us your perfect pet pics!
IT was National Puppy Day this week, and many of us know the value of having a friendly, furry face around the house - especially in lockdown. But why let dogs have all the fun? We know that every kind of pet, big and small, brings joy into
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Waste bosses apologise for poor service after 'scathing' rant about SUEZ at meeting
SOMERSET waste bosses have apologised for the poor quality of service after a Mendip councillor’s blistering attack on waste collection in the district. Mendip was the first part of Somerset to receive the new Recycle More collection service, with
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One year on: Looking back on the pandemic as we reach lockdown anniversary
A YEAR ago on Tuesday (March 23), the UK experienced the start of the very first lockdown. Shops were forced to close, gyms and hairdressers shut and the national message was ‘stay at home’. Thinking the lockdown would only last a few weeks
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Unique converted former church hall is up for sale
A CHARMING converted Grade II-listed Church Hall in a peaceful and secluded spot in a village in Taunton has gone up for sale. The Old Church Hall, in Bishop's Hull, which boasts elevated views across to the Quantock Hills and a convenient location
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'I was shocked when I opened my council tax bill'
WITH the financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic plainly obvious even to the most uninformed observer, I wonder how many other citizens living in the Somerset West and Taunton council area opened their 2021 council tax bills and turned the air blue
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Plan for two homes in former Wellington garden among 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
