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Fire crews arrive as occupants try to put out bedroom fire in Bridgwater
TWO crews from Bridgwater Fire Station were sent to a blaze in a bathroom in a home in the town this afternoon (Saturday, March 5). A 999 call was rung in reporting smoke issuing from a bathroom window of a property in Marlborough Avenue at around
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Canary Islands set to scrap all Covid rules - Book your summer holiday
As Spain contains to relax its Covid restrictions, it looks like a sun-soaked summer holiday to the Canary Islands isn't that far away. Whether you're looking for a relaxing romantic escape with a partner, an active trip with friends or a fun budget
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'My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people and their President'
IT is almost impossible to believe how much can change in just one week, with the Government now fully immersed in doing everything possible to support Ukraine. And this is critical because President Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is a
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Taunton residents gather for a vigil in solidarity with Ukraine
RESIDENTS gathered in Taunton town centre this morning (March 5) to hold a vigil in support of Ukraine and all those affected by the conflict. The vigil took place outside Market House and started at 11am and raised £386 for humanitarian relief
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Two Wellington School cricketers selected to represent Wales
TWO cricketers from Wellington School have been selected to play for Wales. Mila Joseph in Year 11 has been selected to the Wales U18 Girls cricket squad at the age of 15. As well as that Will Moore has been selected for the U18 Boys cricket
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Disney releases new Turning Red collection including cuddly toys and a noodle bowl
Disney and Pixar's 'Turning Red' sees confident but dorky 13-year-old, Mei Lee struggling with adolescence, and what makes it worst, whenever she's too excited she turns into a giant red panda. Turing Red stars Sandra Oh and Rosalie Chiang its
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Bizarre case of vehicle left in Taunton car park for almost a YEAR - with parking fees paid daily
THE owner of a car that has been left in a Taunton car park for almost a year is believed to have racked up charges running into thousands of pounds. It is thought the vehicle was parked up in a bay in Kilkenny Car Park, near Taunton Station, around
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Somerset County Council spent more than £19k in 2021 with Russian-owned Gazprom
SOMERSET County Council spent over £19,000 on a contract with Russian-owned energy firm Gazprom, figures reveal. Provided by data firm Tussell, the figures show the total public sector spend in the UK with Gazprom between 2016 and 2021 was £107
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Mother's Day gifts for coffee lovers - from espresso machines to gift sets
This is the ultimate gift guide for coffee lovers this Mother's Day. Mother's Day, which falls on Sunday, March 27 in 2022, is a whole day dedicated to celebrating mothers, grandmothers and other maternal figures. For those addicted to coffee
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Looking back at our initial Covid coverage two years after the initial lockdown
THE very first confirmed coronavirus case in the UK was in Wales on February 28, 2020. It was not for a few weeks after that until the seriousness of the virus was truly appreciated. For this weeks Looking Back, we take a look at the initial
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Montage of dozens of images of Taunton's history on former Debenhams store
A TIMELINE charting the glorious and not so glorious history of Taunton is to be displayed on the tatty frontage of the former Debenhams store in the town centre. The design will follow Taunton’s history from the Anglo Saxon period to the 20th
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Taunton home badly smoke-damaged in fire
A TAUNTON home was badly smoke damaged in a fire yesterday evening (Friday, March 4). Firefighters from the town were sent to the incident in Comeytrowe shortly after 6.30pm. A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "
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Police throw book at driver stopped in Bridgwater
POLICE have thrown the book at a motorist they stopped in the Bridgwater area yesterday (Friday, March 4). Officers found numerous defects after they stopped and inspected a vehicle in Woolavington. The defects included: illegally worn
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Blue and yellow umbrellas in Taunton street in support of Ukraine
BLUE and yellow umbrellas are to be hung in a Taunton street to demonstrate the town's support for the people of Ukraine. Somerset West and Taunton Council is working with empty retail and event branding specialists City Dressing to suspend the
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Reserved matters plans for 56 commercial units among latest applications
The following applications and notifications have been received for consideration and can be inspected on our website www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/planning, or electronically only at the Reception, The Deane House, Belvedere Road, Taunton, TA1
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Stunning Somerset Camera Club pictures capture calm after the storms
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week. To see more pictures - and to submit your own - join the
