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‘It’s surreal but is happening’ - a journey to the Polish-Ukrainian border
A MAN has spoken about the ‘surreal’ experience he has witnessed at the Ukrainian-Polish border where he delivered aid to refugees. Peter Bardell, 39, from Fivehead, left the UK in his van on Wednesday night (March 2) to deliver the large donations
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Police appeal following homophobic hate crime in Bridgwater
POLICE have issued a CCTV picture of a man they wish to identify in connection with a public order incident in Bridgwater. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said an unknown man was verbally abusive to a second man at the Old Market Inn,
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Waterstones reveals how to spoil your mum with its Mother's Day book range
Mother's Day is all about treating your mum and what can do that better than letting her put her feet up with a good new book? We have already rounded up the exciting experience days, afternoon teas, hampers and more that you can buy to show her
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Rutherford Diagnostics Centre set for industry first with apprenticeship training
RUTHERFORD Diagnostics Centre in Taunton is set to become the first independent facility in the UK to offer conventional apprenticeship training to student radiographers. This is part of a move to address the growing skills shortage facing the
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South west’s technology sector set to create nearly 125,000 new jobs by 2026
AROUND 125,000 new jobs will be created by the growth of the technology sector in the south west by 2026, according to a new study. The study, commissioned by Tech South West and undertaken by Whitecap Consulting, also predicts the technology sector
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Taunton road closed until next month for water mains work
A TEMPORARY one-way system put in place on a Taunton road today (Monday, March 7) will remain until the start of next month. The restriction on a 150-metre stretch of Kilkenny Court will enable Wessex Water to replace an ageing water main.
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Girls rugby is going from strength to strength at King’s College
GIRLS rugby is gathering momentum at King’s College, and on rainy afternoon, they hosted seven-a-side rugby with teams from Wellington School, Millfield, South Gloucestershire & Stroud College, Exeter College, Weston College and Richard Huish, writes
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Changing skyline at Hinkley Point C as steel ring is lifted into place
THESE images show the changing skyline at Hinkley Point C as construction continues apace of the reactor building. The first reactor building there is 17 metres taller today (Monday, March 7). With the help of the world’s biggest crane, Big
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Mother's Day 2022: Treat your mum to personalised Cath Kidston pyjamas, aprons and more
If you're searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift, Cath Kidston has a range of embroidered and personalised pyjamas, aprons and more. Mother's Day, which falls on Sunday, March 27 in 2022, is a whole day dedicated to celebrating mothers, grandmothers
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Somerset Dyslexia Association is looking for help to run its events
THE Somerset Dyslexia Association (SDA) is looking for help to run its events and drop-in sessions. The SDA is affiliated with the British Dyslexia Association. A spokesperson said: “We have supported children and adults with dyslexia in Somerset
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Customers being duped and British beekeepers losing out, claims MP
BRIDGWATER and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell- Grainger is calling for clearer labelling of honey to prevent consumers being duped - and to protect British beekeepers. He says much imported honey is adulterated with corn syrup and flavourings, enabling
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Treat your mum this Mother's Day with M&S hampers and beauty products
M&S has a variety of gifts for this Mother’s Day so you can treat the lovely lady in your life. From pyjamas to hampers, the supermarket has you covered for Sunday, March 27. With a variety of gifts comes a variety of prices, helping people
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Attacker ordered to carry out unpaid work as part of sentence
A CHARD man has been given a community order with 80 hours unpaid work for assault by beating. Haydn Michael Parsons, 22, of Dwelly Close, pleaded guilty at Taunton Magistrates' Court to committing the offence on November 18 2019. He also admitted
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Mothers Day: Get all the Prosecco and bubbly you could need from Aldi
Mother's Day is fast approaching and if you're loved one is a fan of Prosecco or a glass of bubbly then we've got all you need. With top brand budget supermart, Aldi has all you need for the special day, from organic rose prosecco, non-alcoholic
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Taunton club celebrates 100 years of service to the community
A TAUNTON organisation has just marked its centenary and is looking forward to a year of celebrations. The Rotary Club of Taunton held its first ever meeting in the Castle Hotel in March 1922 and will be looking back - and forward - during its
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Pupils meet real life Bob the Builder as homes go up near school
PUPILS at a school in Taunton were excited to meet a real-life ‘Bob the Builder’ when Martyn Brooks, construction manager from David Wilson Homes, read to them and made a donation on World Book Day. To help pupils celebrate books and authors and
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Somerset locations where speeding drivers are likely to be caught
POLICE will be operating mobile speed cameras at the following locations across Somerset this week. Be aware the cameras could also be sited at different locations at various times. MENDIP. A3098 Styles Hill, Frome – 30mph, site: 3297.
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Dozens of cannabis plants and cash seized in early morning police raid
POLICE seized dozens of cannabis plants and a quantity of cash during an early morning raid in Minehead. Avon and Somerset Police's West Somerset Neighbourhood Policing Team swooped on a property in the town yesterday (Sunday, March 6). Officers
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Missing man from near Wiveliscombe found 'safe'
POLICE say that Timothy, from Langley Cross, near Wiveliscombe has been found. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "We're glad to say Timothy, from Langley Cross, was found safely earlier today (Monday, March 7) following our public
