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6 garden essentials under £200 to get your garden summer ready
As we plough through the last of the cold weather, we can only hope that warmer Spring days aren’t far away. As we long for brighter nights and warmer temperatures, why not start prepping your garden for those cosy summer nights? Furniture
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The luxury make up box set to revolutionise your daily routine -See inside
The 21st-century dressing table Beautifect has arrived in the UK after selling out in just a few weeks across the Atlantic. Developed by Dr Tara Lalvani, the luxury make-up box blends together technology and beauty in one neat package. The
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Oak tree planted near Hinkley Point B to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
AN ENGLISH oak tree has been planted on protected land next to Hinkley Point B to mark the Queen’s forthcoming platinum anniversary on the throne. The sapling was planted next to Pixie’s Mound, a small patch of land east of Hinkley Point B and
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Man found dead in Taunton
AVON and Somerset Police said they received a call "following the sudden death of a man" in Taunton this morning (Saturday, March 12). The man’s death is not believed to be suspicious at this time, a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police also
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Sail around the world in 80 days with this Fred Olsen world cruise - See the trip
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is offering travellers a trip of a lifetime in this incredible Around The World in 80 Days cruise. 150 years after Jules Verne's timeless novel, you can now sail in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg on your own nautical adventure
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Get 2 Nintendo Switch games for £20 at Game including LEGO, Mario and Assassins Creed
Fancy a new Nintendo Switch game but don't want to splash the cash on a brand new release? Game is here to help with its offer on selected Nintendo Switch games. You can get two Nintendo Switch games for just £20 at Game. That includes
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'My dad used to tell me that ‘without hope, we have nothing’'
I CONSIDER myself to be an optimist, I try and find the positive in every situation. This isn’t always easy. Especially at the moment with the war in Ukraine and hearing so many sad and terrifying stories of what is happening over there. My dad
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Hundreds of possible slavery victims identified in Avon and Somerset
HUNDREDS of potential slavery victims were referred to police in Avon and Somerset last year – and more than half of referrals involved children, figures show. Modern slavery cases soared nationally last year, with the identification of thousands
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Excitement builds as entries open for Royal Bath & West Show
THE Royal Bath & West Show will be welcoming competitors and visitors in June and entries are now open for this Jubilee year’s array of competition. Competitors from across the country will be travelling to the showground to claim the top spots
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Huish Tigers U16 Boys go undefeated in National League regular season
THIS season the National League team of Huish Tigers U16 boys have gone undefeated in the league, and qualified for the National Playoff Tournament. Based at Richard Huish College and coached by Gary Carter, the boys have won all of their league
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I tried Aldi's new Easter egg range for 2022 - but which ones are worth buying?
As a self-confessed chocaholic, Aldi's new Easter egg range for 2022 had a lot to live up to. From ice cream cone creations to vegan and gluten-free chocolate, I wanted to see which Aldi products are genuinely worth buying and whether the more
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Somerset County Cricket Club to host fundraising evening to support people in Ukraine
SOMERSET County Cricket Club will be hosting a special fundraising evening later next week to help raise money for those affected by the current situation in Ukraine. The event will take place at the Cooper Associates County Ground on Friday March
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From the Somerset Camera Club: Our birds enjoying the Somerset surroundings
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
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Looking back at some of Sir Viv Richard's best moments playing for Somerset
AS it was the legend Sir Viv Richard's 70th birthday earlier this week, we thought it fitting to take a look back at his impressive career in Somerset. In particular we are taking a look at his iconic, then record-breaking, innings against Warwickshire
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Arts and crafts inspired property with views over the Blackdown Hills
PARKVIEW is a large house, occupying a prominent position in one of Taunton’s most popular locations. Individually designed, the contemporary property is influenced by the arts and crafts movement with jettying frontage, steep pitched roof and
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Taunton Market rescheduled 'due to bad weather'
TAUNTON Independent Market has been rescheduled “due to bad weather”. The market was originally going to take place tomorrow, Sunday March 13 but after the latest weather forecast, it will now take place on Sunday, March 20 at Castle Green.
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Contractor appointed for for £5.2m roundabout upgrade near Bridgwater
A PLAN for a £5.2million scheme to improve the busy Dunball Roundabout near Bridgwater is a step closer following the appointment of a contractor. Somerset County Council will be working closely with its partner, infrastructure group Balfour Beatty
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This plot of land sold at auction for almost double the estimated price
AUCTIONEER Justin Lowe, of Taunton-based Greenslade Taylor Hunt, was delighted to return to the auction room following the pandemic. There was plenty of interest at the opening property auction of the year at The Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster – the
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Ukrainian woman desperate for family members to be granted refuge in Somerset
A WEMBDON couple have branded the British government "cynical" for refusing visas to allow four of their family members from Ukraine to come to this country. Yana Jelley, 45, who has British citizenship but comes from Ukraine, and her husband,
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Met Office issues WIND WARNING for the whole of Somerset today
THE Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for the whole of Somerset later today (Saturday, March 12). The warning is in place from 1pm to 7pm. A Met Office spokesperson said: "A spell of windy and wet weather during Saturday afternoon
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Installation of battery energy storage facility among latest applications
The following applications and notifications have been received for consideration by Somerset West and Taunton Council and can be inspected on our website www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/planning, or electronically only at the Reception, The Deane
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And the winners are...Somerset Business Awards results
THE winners of the Somerset Business Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering event at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare. Nearly 400 business people from across the county attended the gala evening, which was organised by
