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Flytipper caught in the act in village near Wellington
A FLYTIPPER had a change of heart after he was photographed in the act by a passing member of the public. He was snapped dumping a number of broken concrete slabs on the roadside after stopping his vehicle at Nynehead Hollow. Noticing he had
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Cause of blaze that destroyed bedroom in Wellington house being investigated
THE cause of a fire in a Wellington home this evening (Friday) is being investigated. Two fire engines from the town were sent to the incident in Mills Drive at 5.45pm following a number of calls from the public. On their arrival, it was confirmed
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Less than 20 Covid-19 cases in last 24-hours BUT rate of infection falls in only one district
THERE have been just 18 Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the last 24-hour period. South Somerset had the highest increase with eight new cases, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 5,391. Somerset West and Taunton
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33 per cent rise in violence towards ambulance workers in South West
AMBULANCE workers have reported nearly 1800 incidents of violence and aggression from patients and members of the public over the past year. South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) colleagues reported 1,747 incidents since
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Kill The Bill protest planned in Taunton this weekend
A PEACEFUL socially-distanced protest is set to take place in Taunton tomorrow (April 3). Kill The Bill protesters have called for a National Weekend of Action over the Easter bank holiday weekend - and many protests are taking place in towns all
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Glastonbury Festival receives nearly £1M to help recover from pandemic
A POPULAR festival in Somerset is set to receive nearly £1M to help it recover from the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Glastonbury Festival will receive £900,000 to help the festival continue in 2021 with two smaller events this
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Council gives £12,500 grant to community planning to buy playing field
A SOMERSET town is one step closer to getting a community park following a generous grant by the district council. The Kirkham Street Field Community Trust is attempting to buy the playing fields on the north side of Kirkham Street in Somerton.
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Six common mistakes we all make when having a barbecue - and how to fix them
AS Brits prepare to enjoy the warm weather it is fair to assume many of us will be dusting off the barbecue or heading down to out local supermarket to pick up a disposable. Everyone who has attended a barbecue with friends and family or experienced
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Amazon Prime announce new TV series and films coming in April
WITH Amazon Prime, Netflix Disney+ and Now TV, we have been spoiled for choice when it comes to TV series and films of late. But as lockdown restrictions begin to ease, people will still be on the hunt for new TV show and films to get them through
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What is the weather like over the Easter weekend?
IF you're planning to venture out and see friends and family outdoors this weekend, then the weather forecast will be at the forefront of your mind. Luckily, the sun is set to make a few appearances in the South West, but it is likely to get colder
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Warning to residents after increase in catalytic converter thefts
POLICE are warning residents after an increase in catalytic converter thefts in Mendip and South Somerset. Mendip Neighbourhood Policing and South Somerset Neighbourhood Policing are reminding people the thefts take place in daylight as well as
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Residents urged to dispose of litter when visiting open spaces over Easter
A SOMERSET council is urging residents to take their litter home when visiting parks and open spaces this Easter weekend. According to the latest coronavirus guidelines, people can meet either in a group of six or from two households. Somerset
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Fire crews called to fuse box 'popping' and 'smoking' in Somerset town
FIRE crews extinguished a fire in a fuse box that was "smoking" and "popping" in Williton. Two engines from Williton Fire Station attended the incident on Dovetons Drive at around 9pm yesterday (April 1). The fuse box was damaged during the incident
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Three bulldog puppies in pain after owner had their ears cropped
A MAN from Somerset has been sentenced after arranging the ear cropping of three puppies. Che Osiris Lord, 37, of Meare Road, Glastonbury, pleaded guilty to an offence under the Animal Welfare Act when he appeared at Yeovil Magistrates’ Court.
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Firefighters free colleague's grandson, 4, after his finger gets stuck in a ring
A FIREFIGHTER had to summon his colleagues when his grandson got his finger stuck in a ring. Arthur, aged four, was returning from a morning fossil hunting on the beach. While his mum and grandad went into a shop to order a coffee, the youngster
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Gift card launches in Somerset town so customers can buy local
ONE Somerset town has launched its very own gift card. The Minehead Gift Card is the same as a regular gift card but can be spent at businesses across the whole of Minehead. The card was given the green light last month, and is now available
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'What has happened to Taunton?'
WHAT has happened to our beautiful, friendly county town of Taunton? There are changes in today’s society, some are called ‘progress’. It’s sad to see. The closure of many shops and facilities are unavoidable, due to how people shop, spend
