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Teenage boy missing from Taunton for over a week
POLICE are appealing for the public's help to find a teenage boy who has been missing for over a week. Aiden, aged 16, was last seen in Taunton on Monday of last week (February 28). He is known to have links to Taunton and Yeovil. When
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Missing girl, 15, 'may have caught train from Somerset to London'
POLICE are appealing for assistance from the public to trace a teenage girl who has been missing since the weekend. Jayden, aged 15, was last seen leaving her home in Somerton on Sunday evening (March 6). An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson
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Taunton's timeline history on empty Debenhams store that's got people talking
THE front of the closed Debenhams store in Taunton has got everyone talking this week - for all the right reasons. Visitors to the town centre will have noticed a timeline uploaded on the panels put up on the North Street premises after the store
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Police investigating a burglary in village near Taunton issue CCTV image
POLICE investigating a burglary in a village near Taunton have issued a CCTV image as part of their enquiries. Officers believe the man in the image could assist them with their investigation. The case involves the theft of two motocross bikes
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YouTuber with 140,000 subscribers joins ToneFM as new Sunday show presenter
A YOUTUBER with 140,000 subscribers has joined ToneFM as a Sunday show presenter. Colin Dobson-Fox and his partner Shaun gained an online following after selling their house, leaving their jobs, and moving into a 57-foot narrowboat called Silver
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Dunster Tithe Barn held Wedding Fayre
THE Dunster Tithe Barn held its Wedding Fayre on Sunday, March 6. The Dunster Tithe Barn organises these Wedding Fayres as an opportunity for Wedding Suppliers to meet customers face-to-face when normally most of the business is done via the internet
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Residents invited to two gardening talks in Taunton
RESIDENTS are invited to enjoy two gardening talks taking place at an over-55s independent-living community in Taunton. Platinum Skies’ Quantock House community, based on Paul Street, will be welcoming Alan Down on Friday 18 March at 11am to speak
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IN PICTURES: First Watchet street fair of 2022 raises £1,800 for Ukraine appeal
A TOTAL of £1,800 was raised for people affected or displaced by the war in Ukraine at Watchet's street fair on Sunday, March 6. Watchet hosts a street fair on the first Sunday of the month from March to October, featuring market stalls, live
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Minehead AFC coach Avril Cook helping to beat bias in football
UK Coaching, a charitable organisation for physical activity has today released a free digital resource to encourage and support females from the South-West into coaching. Avril Cooke is one of the inspirational coaches included within the campaign
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Fitness presents to gift your loved one this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a great excuse to treat your mum to something she’ll love. There are plenty of gifts to choose from whether you want to treat her to a pamper night in, a tasty afternoon tea or even concert tickets. For the fitness-obsessed mums
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Fantasy author Jae Malone returning to Mendip to hold talk at Wells Library
BUDDING writers can learn from a Somerset-inspired author about the research skills needed to write a novel at Wells Library this month. Jae Malone, who lives in Nottingham but used to live in Butleigh, Mendip, and Sherborne, Dorset, is eagerly
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Meet the new Members of Youth Parliament elected to represent Somerset
THREE newly elected Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) will now represent Somerset’s young people on a number of key issues including climate change, mental health, LGBTQ+, equality and safety. Joel Fowler, Jasmine Fowler and Roxanne Wylie will
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Up to 30 jobs to be created at self storage firm on edge of Wellington
UP to 30 new jobs are set to be created on a business park on the outskirts of Wellington. Work has started on the Block 5Z warehouse and storage facility at the Westpark26 development. The premises will be used by Fox Self Storage, taking
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Taunton theatre group's plea for support to star on national stage
A TAUNTON theatre group which provides local youngsters with the chance to star on the national stage is turning to local businesses and charities for help. Limelight is seeking support to get its talented troupe of aspiring actors to a major young
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Virgin Experience Days Spring Spa Guide and treatments for Mother's Day
Treat your mum to a relaxing spa treatment that she'll never forget from Virgin Experience Days. The experience day company has revealed a range of luxury spa treats to help you spoil that special someone in your life. The spring spa guide
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Somerset’s Amanda Pritchard ‘honoured’ to be NHS England’s first female NHS CEO
SINCE joining the NHS through its graduate management training scheme in 1997, Amanda Pritchard has successfully risen through the ranks to lead its operations in England. Ms Prichard, 46, who was born in Somerset, took over from Lord Simon Stevens
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‘We feel empowered to be role models to young female footballers in Somerset’
AS it is International Women’s Day today we caught up with the captain of the Bridgwater United Women’s Football team to speak to her about the importance of growth in the women’s game. Leah Burridge has been playing football since she was four-years-old
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'I've experienced bias and misogyny' says woman council leader
FEDERICA Smith-Roberts is the LibDem leader of Somerset West and Taunton Council. She said: "We need to continue to raise the awareness of the achievements of women and ensure that we call out bias and misogyny at every opportunity. "As a woman
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How to get last minute tickets to each day of Crufts this weekend
Dubbed the “greatest dog event in the world”, Crufts returns for 2022 after the competition was unable to go ahead last year. Organisers, The Kennel Club, regretfully decided to cancel last year’s event due to uncertainty over the Covid-19 pandemic
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SWT celebrates Localities Champion achievements on Women’s Day
LARA White works for Somerset West and Taunton Council as a Localities Champion based at Deane Depot, Wellington. She began her employment at SWT in 2012 as a multi-skilled apprentice and is now a qualified plumber. Lara said: “I always liked
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More than half Avon and Somerset Police chief officers and leaders are woman
AVON and Somerset Police is paying tribute to its inspirational women on International Women's Day. Figures show: 48 per cent of staff are women, including police officers, PCSOs, police staff and volunteers; 56 per cent of the force's
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‘I found a lifeline’ - Taunton woman shares details of her Slimming World journey
MEET Dawn Booth, a mum, a wife, a friend, a volunteer, and a Slimming World consultant. A busy lady who will share with you that she has spent a lot of her life putting others first, making sure their needs are met and that they are happy and she
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'I've worked with some superb women' says Rebecca Pow, the UK's 37th woman MP
REBECCA Pow is the MP for Taunton Deane and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister for Nature Recovery and the Domestic Environment). In 2015, she became the 379th women to be
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Get a free LEGO Jane Goodall set to mark International Women's Day 2022
Today marks International Women's Day across the world and there are loads of brands all celebrating the day in their own unique way. But LEGO has created an entirely new set just for the day, and the best thing yet, it's free. The brand
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SWT celebrate women’s achievements on International Women’s Day
SOMERSET West and Taunton Council is joining the world in recognising the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as it marks International Women’s Day (today, March 8). Staff across the council have come together to celebrate
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Victim left with broken nose and damaged eye socket in road rage attack
POLICE are investigating a road rage attack in which the victim suffered facial injuries. Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam footage following the assault. The victim, a 56-year-old man, was in his car when
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JAILED: Man who sexually assaulted SIX boys
A FORMER Langport man has been jailed for historic sexual offences against three boys. David Byrne, 59, has been sent down for more than six years for his crimes in the 1980s. He was convicted of six counts of indecent assault following his
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Somerset female officer’s pride in Army’s progress on accepting women in all roles
ONE of the first female infantry officers in the British Army has spoken of her pride at being considered in the same bracket as trail blazers. Second Lieutenant Emily Smith, 26, from Wells, is the third female officer in the UK’s largest infantry
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Bragging rights go to Shepton Mallet in derby match against Street
Shepton Mallet 2-0 Street SHEPTON Mallet eventually overcame local rivals Street in a somewhat scrappy game that only came to life once the home side had gone in front shortly after the half hour mark. Lowly Street had in the main dominated
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'We have fun and laugh every day' - mum and daughter in business together
MOTHER and daughter duo Sharon and Livvi Grant started their business Daffodil PR & Communications in 2018, after working together for five years in previous roles. Speaking on International Women’s Day, Livvi said: “We see International Woman’
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Events and initiatives across Somerset mark International Women’s Day
SEVERAL events are taking place across Somerset today to mark International Women’s Day. The Business Women In group, a UK-wide networking company that builds on the strength of women’s knowledge, experience, connection, and support has joined
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'I'm aware bias exists but haven't experienced it' - Taunton Mayor
CELEBRATING International Women's Day is Cllr Sue Lee, the Mayor of Taunton. She said: "On this International Women’s Day, as Mayor of Taunton I gives me the opportunity to think of the women that are in prominent positions within Taunton.
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Taunton driver banned for doing 48mph in 40mph zone
A TAUNTON motorist has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding at 48mph in a 40mph zone. Terry Anthony Loker, 45, of Laurel Close, was handed three penalty points for the offence in South Gloucestershire. But due
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'There's a disparity, but hope for the future' - Somerset bishop's message
TODAY (Tuesday, March 8) is International Women's Day. Throughout the day, we'll be bringing you stories to mark the important day in our calendar. First up is the Bishop of Taunton, the Rt Rev Ruth Worsley, pictured striking a Break the Bias
