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New Lidl store could still be built in Wells as new plans are put forward
Somerset’s smallest city could still get a revamped Lidl store if fresh plans are approved by the district council. The German supermarket giant has applied to build a new store on the site of the former Travis Perkins outlet on the A39 Strawberry
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Sir Mo Farah congratulates fundraiser for running 28 half-marathons in a month
A TAUNTON runner has been congratulated by Sir Mo Farah after completing a half-marathon every day in February to raise money for Mind. Harvey Morris ran 28 half-marathons in 28 days in memory of his friend Jack, who sadly passed away after a battle
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Frome residents face longer wait for decision on alternative plans for Saxonvale site
Frome residents face a longer wait to see if a popular alternative vision for the Saxonvale regeneration site will be approved by council planners. Mendip District Council has twice approved plans put forward by the Acorn Property Group to redevelop
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Creech St Michael drink-driver fined and handed 18-month driving ban
A MAN from Creech St Michael has been banned from driving for 18 months and fined over £2,000 after being found guilty of drink-driving. On October 20, Jonathan Richard Side, of St Michael Road, drove a Mercedes SL350 on the M48 near Chepstow,
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Somerset maternity teams celebrate outstanding survey results from new mums
MATERNITY service workers across Somerset are “delighted” to have received excellent feedback from families they have cared for across the county. The NHS Patient Survey Programme asked new mums questions about antenatal care, labour and birth,
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Easter wreath-making workshops at tree farm
SOMERSET residents who wish to dress their homes with a handmade Easter wreath can learn how to make one at a Christmas tree farm in the county. The Crafts at Christmas Shop at Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm in Langford Budville is holding
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Police appeal after racially aggravated public order incident in Taunton
AVON and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward who may have seen a racially aggravated public order incident in Taunton last week. It happened on the A38 Wellington Road at about 5.15pm on Tuesday, March 8. The victim
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Youth, 17, stabbed in Taunton street - two boys arrested
TWO boys have been arrested following a stabbing incident in Taunton in the early hours of yesterday (Sunday, March 13). The victim, a 17-year-old male, sustained two stab wounds in Fletcher Close at about 2.25am. Police say his injuries are
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Musgrove Park Hospital catering team relocate to new kitchen
PATIENTS at Musgrove Park Hospital will be looking forward to some fresh menus after the catering team moved into a new kitchen. Its relocation to the centre of the hospital follows the demolition of the original kitchen in the Old Building, where
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Why Superdrug in Taunton has been closed today
FRUSTRATED shoppers have been locked out of the Superdrug store in Taunton since this morning (Monday, March 14). A note written on a piece of cardboard apologising to customers has been put up on the outside of the store which faces onto Cheapside
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Butlin's launches new ‘Chef Academy’ at Somerset resort for aspiring chefs
Aspiring chefs are at luck at Butlin’s resorts, as it has launched a brand new Chef Academy. The new programme will be launched at all 3 resorts: Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness. It has been designed to help aspiring chefs proceed in their
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Adrian Dunbar was cooking with gas well before Ted Hastings
ADRIAN Dunbar has entertained in theatres, in films and on television – but his Ted Hastings character in hit show Line of Duty has been a highlight of his 40-year career. He will be appearing at the first reunion of the show’s stars since
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Campaign to improve 'near miss' roundabout on Taunton estate
A COUNCILLOR is campaigning to update a roundabout where he claims there have been numerous near misses. Cllr Giuseppe Fraschini says he has lots of support for his proposals to update the roundabout on Eastwick Road at its junction with Selworthy
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Somerset sites where police are checking motorists' speeds this week
AVON and Somerset Police have publicised details of where they plan to site mobile speed cameras this week. Motorists are being warned that there could be other locations where officers use the cameras this week. MENDIP. A3098 Styles Hill
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SIX major roadworks starting in Somerset to last between THREE weeks and over FOUR months
SIX roadwork schemes starting in Somerset today (Monday, March 14) will last between three weeks and over three months. MONDAY (March 14). Lysander Road, Yeovil signal refurbishment, 73 working days. Sherborne Road, Yeovil, signal refurbishment
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Car driven by banned driver smashes into lamppost in Wellington
POLICE have published these pictures of a crashed car in Wellington over the weekend. The vehicle smashed into a lamppost in Hoyles Road on Saturday morning (March 12). One can only imagine what speed the vehicle may have been travelling at
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Person stuck in stolen car flips after other occupant slams their hand in car door
POLICE are investigating this "own goal" by a driver in a Somerset town. The stolen car was seen to flip onto its side, where it remained. One of the two occupants managed to get out and run off after the incident in Yeovil on Friday night
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Tourists could be shown around Exmoor on a tricycle made for three
TOURISTS could soon hire a motor tricycle for a sightseeing tour of Exmoor. An application has been submitted to Somerset West and Taunton Council for a private hire licence for a three-seater three wheeler. The vehicle, which could allow a
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Top tips for staying healthy this Spring
As the weather becomes brighter and Covid restrictions turn to guidance, Somerset County Council’s Public Health team are sharing some top tips for staying healthy this Spring: Get plenty of fresh air One of the best ways of helping to reduce
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Report highlights abuse threat to over 60s from relatives and partners - but help and support is available
As outlined in the Later Lives: Older people and domestic abuse report by Safe Lives, victims aged 61+ are much more likely to experience abuse from an adult family member or current intimate partner than those 60 and under. On average, older
