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One Somerset district has no new Covid-19 cases in past 24-hours
THERE have been just 12 new Covid-19 cases in Somerset in the past 24-hours - and the rate of infection is falling in all four districts. Both Somerset West and Taunton and Sedgemoor had five new cases, bringing the totals in each district since
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'Town council for Taunton should be the highest priority' district council says
CREATING a town council for Taunton should be “the highest priority” for any local government review in Somerset, the district council has stated. Somerset residents are currently being consulted on two different visions for the future of local
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Revamp for pub garden ready to welcome customers back later this month
A PUB near Taunton has redecorate and refurbished their garden ready to re-open on April 12. Peter and Val Mustoe have repainted the outside of The Monkton Inn, West Monkton, as well as changed the colour on the inside too. Once they re-open
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Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: The best deals available this Easter Bank Holiday
ALDI and Lidl have revealed a range of items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores this Bank Holiday Monday. From baby products to power tools, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains on Monday, April
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Somerset residents needed for new home-renovation show for Channel 5 with Nick Knowles
A TELEVISION company are looking for Somerset residents to take part in a redecorating show with Nick Knowles. Viacom Studios (makers of Cruising with Jane McDonald and Wonderful World of Chocolate) are looking for families in Somerset who need
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'Town breathing a sigh of relief as restrictions ease'
I SENSE that many are breathing a sigh of relief as this week the restrictions have relaxed so that groups of six, or two households, can meet outside (socially distanced from those not in your own household). Working from home is still advised
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Protestors urged to 'find alternative ways' to express views ahead of events in Somerset today
POLICE have urged people to 'find alternative ways' of expressing their views today as protests are due to take place in various Somerset towns. They are aware of protests in Taunton, Glastonbury and Bridgwater, as well as Bristol and Bath.
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Somerset company offers courses to help mental health in the workplace
A SOMERSET company is offering training courses to help improve wellbeing in the workplace. The Wellbe Hub's courses are licensed by Mental Health First Aid England, and teaches participants how to be mindful of the mental health needs of colleagues
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OLD PICTURES: Recognise these village pubs?
Here are two more old pictures from Steve Wild of village pubs in our area. Above is the Old Inn, Bishop's Hull, which was still going strong before lockdown led to all pubs being closed during the Covid crisis. The other picture shows the Queen's
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Lavender a big hit last year... what will Somerset's gardeners opt for in 2021?
GARDEN centre retailer Dobbies has unveiled that lavender was the most popular plant of 2020 at its Shepton Mallet store, with alpines set to be popular this year. The store also noted that blue was the most popular plant colour last year, while
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Plans for 20 homes on farm shop site APPROVED
THE gap between two Somerset towns will soon be “measured in millimetres” after plans for new homes were approved. Beechcroft Land Ltd. originally applied to build 39 new homes at Carrotts Farm Shop on the A38 Bridgwater Road in North Petherton
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UK supermarkets issue urgent product recalls on baby formula, meat and dairy
CUSTOMERS are being warned over the possible health risk from products, including baby formula, they have bought froms major UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco Sainsbury's, and Co-op. Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and unapproved premises
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Revised plans submitted for 11 units at care home - after tree felling outrage
REVISED plans for 11 new units with a "strong emphasis" on "wellbeing and sustainability" at Nynehead Court Estate have been submitted. Plans submitted last year were for units at Court Farm Gardens, but they have since been adapted to include
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Homeless charity launches Big Sleep Out 2021 - here's how you can take part
A HOMELESS charity have launched their 2021 Big Sleep Out event. Arc, who cover Taunton, West Somerset and Sedgemoor, have asked residents to spend one night outside to raise money to help the homeless. Normally the event is held in a local
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Excitement in the town the day Peter Andre came to Taunton
DID you meet Peter Andre when he came to Taunton? He visited the town four years ago, in March 2017. We took a look back in our archives to see what you said about the star... THOUSANDS of people turned out to see Taunton’s favourite celebrity
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The latest planning applications where YOU live
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
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'Time to sort county's pothole problem'
DUE to my job, I drive around our county quite a lot - from north to south, east to west. One thing that constantly stands out to me is the poor quality of our roads. I am constantly aware that, at any given moment, one of my tyres could burst
