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'We'll never forgive killer - no punishment could be enough' - family of murdered mum-of-two
THE family of Sarah Ashwell have issued a statement after her killer was jailed for life today (Thursday, March 10). Sarah, 47, was found dead at her home in Wells on Sunday, November 7 last year. Antanas Jankauskas, 39, of Wookey, admitted
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'Who gave you the right to take her life?' Killer of Somerset mother of two sons jailed for life
A MAN has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 14 years and 10 months after admitting murdering 47-year-old Sarah Ashwell in Wells. Antanas Jankauskas, 39, of Wookey, admitted his crime at a hearing at Bristol Crown Court today, (Thursday
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Woman dyes her hair in support of Ukraine
A WOMAN dyed her hair blue, inspired by the colours of the Ukrainian flag, in a show of solidarity with the country. Maggie Boulton, 78, from Wellington, said she did so to support “the Ukrainian families fighting and fleeing the awful war”.
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New literature festival to take place in Street
STRODE Theatre has announced a new literature festival will take place in Street. The festival is organised by the team who run the English with Creative Writing Foundation Degree at Strode College, Emma Craigie and Amy Jones, together with the
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Covid outbreak at village school near Taunton, including ONE class with 11 cases
A VILLAGE primary school near Taunton has been hit by an outbreak of Covid-19 cases. One class at Norton Fitzwarren Church School has a total of 11 pupils with the virus - with more children awaiting test results. Headteacher Kelly Birt has
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Hospice’s Colour Run is back to raise vital funds
ST MARGARET’S Hospice Care is inviting people across Somerset to throw on their brightest outfits and join them for the most colourful fun run of the year. The hospice is hoping supporters will run, walk, or dance their way around the roughly 5km
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World-renowned male choir visits Taunton
A TAUNTON choir will host the concert of the world-renowned City of Bath Male Choir next week. The popular Good Afternoon Choir will host the performance on Saturday, March 19, at the Temple Methodist Church. The City of Bath choir was founded
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Five students secure places at the University of Oxford
FIVE Strode College A Level students are delighted to have made it through the highly competitive selection process to gain places at the University of Oxford starting this coming September. Rhea Score, Hazel Peters, Rosie Harvey, Ruby Austen,
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College pupils raise £1,200 to improve education in Kenya
KING’S College pupils raised £1,200 to improve the standard of education for four primary school-aged children in Kenya to receive a better standard of education by changing school. The King’s Head of Art also raised money independently to pay
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'Hogging lane 2, on phone, eating a McDonald's' - M5 driver in Somerset
AN "unimpressive" motorist proved that multi-tasking is NOT a good idea behind the wheel on the motorway. The driver was stopped on the M5 in Somerset yesterday morning (Wednesday, March 9) by police for hogging the middle lane while on the phone
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Plans for new council homes on scrubland at football ground
A DEVELOPMENT of 15 social homes on land in Shepton Mallet took a step closer this week. Mendip District Council’s Cabinet unanimously backed proposals for a mix of single and two-storey units. At least five units delivered by Mendip and housing
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The Taunton primary school enjoying 'significant improvements'
STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE. LYNGFORD Park Primary School, on North Taunton, has 260 pupils and a growing nursery. There are 10 busy, exciting classes at the diverse and inclusive school that strives for excellence. Children enjoy attending
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge exhibition coming to Taunton
THE Museum of Somerset in Taunton is continuing its popular programme of spotlight loans featuring national treasures with local connections. The British Library is lending the unique manuscript of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s extraordinary poem Kubla
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Wellington man who destroyed car must pay compensation to owner
A WELLINGTON man was in court for destroying a Ford Fiesta car valued at £200 in the town. Aaron Lee Edwards, 25, of Westford Grange, Westford, was handed a community order and must pay the owner £100 compensation. He must also pay a £95 victim
