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Man attacks 16-year-old and attempts to drag her towards car
A 16-YEAR-OLD was attacked in Taunton yesterday (Friday, March 18). The victim, who is female, was approached by an unknown male who attempted to drag her towards a car. She was able to escape and get to a place of safety, away from the man
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Get paid to drink Espresso Martinis but applications close soon- Apply here
You can now get paid to drink Espresso Martinis in this dream job for cocktail lovers. The Bottle Club has extended its search for a lucky candidate to become one of their cocktail tasters and enjoy £500 worth of martinis. The alcoholic beverage
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Visitors to Somerset town welcomed by new and improved signage
RESIDENTS are being welcomed to a Somerset town with new and exciting signage. Visitors to Shepton Mallet will see new signs as they enter the town, that have been designed to represent the town's industrial heritage, cultural vibrancy and community-focused
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Best places to go for brunch near Somerset according to Tripadvisor reviews
Mother’s Day is just over a week away but there’s nothing like being prepared especially since a lot of us get the same idea and book tables when it comes to eating out. Whether you’re looking to treat your mum this Mother’s Day or just fancy a
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Perfume and pamper gifts you can buy your mum and grandma for Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is just over a week away and if you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for your mum, grandma or mother-in-law, look no further. Often it can seem like the person you’re buying for has everything, making the gift buying process
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'Lets get these wheels in motion': MP launches petition for cycleway on busy route
A SOMERSET MP has created a petition to install a cycle path between two main towns. Rebecca Pow, MP for Taunton Deane, has launched a petition to create a cycleway between Taunton and Wellington. The news comes after it was announced there
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On-the-spot fines in Somerset as council cracks down on littering
A NEW partnership that aims to crack down on littering in Somerset West and Taunton will commence from April 1, 2022. Litter Enforcement Officers will be patrolling the district to reduce littering as part of a trial scheme adopted by SWT’s Executive
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You're invited to a Bridgerton ball - How to get Secret Cinema tickets
With Bridgerton almost back on screens, we have found a new way to immerse ourselves in the spirit of Netflix's regency romance. Secret Cinema is hosting a Bridgerton Ball and all debutantes and friends of Lady Whistledown are invited. In this
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Most oversubscribed GP's in Somerset revealed in new figures
THE GP practices in Somerset with the most and least patients per doctor have been revealed. North Petherton Surgery has the worst ratio in the area, with 4,967 patients per full-time GP. This was followed by Ryalls Park Medical Centre, Yeovil
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'UK swift numbers are falling rapidly': Here's how you can help
SWIFTS have nested in Taunton for hundreds of years. Landing only to raise their young, swifts are largely aerial birds that can be seen flying low over the rooftops in screaming groups on warm summer evenings. The world’s fastest bird in level flight
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England U18's to take on Wales U18's in Taunton tomorrow
TAUNTON will host the young men of England and Wales this coming Sunday in an Under 18 International match at Veritas Park, Taunton. Within Taunton Rugby Club there are those with personal experience of representing their country at age group level
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QHotels Collection launches Spring sale with discounts on spa breaks
With Mother’s Day and Easter both taking place soon, there’s no better time to treat yourself and the ones you love. If you’re looking to add plans to the diary, look no further. It’s important to relax and QHotels Collection has a Spring sale
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Wimbleball Sailing Club host the K1 Inland National Championships
WIMBLEBALL Sailing Club was able to host the prestigious K1 (a class of boat) Inland National Championships at Wimbleball Lake last weekend. After a late discussion on Wednesday evening, it was decided to go ahead with the K1 Inland National Championship
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Compton Dundon re-joins Somerset Cricket League after 20 year break
AFTER 20 years Compton Dundon have re-joined the Somerset Cricket League. The club have decided to move from Sunday to Saturday cricket, starting in Division 7 Red. This has followed a number of years playing in the Mid-Wessex League and is
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Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of March 13 2022
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 Somerset nurses morale and pay increase protests in 1979
NURSES cannot be thanked enough for their work and that has become more apparent in recent years as we have had to deal with coronavirus. During difficult times our nurses have proved invaluable as they helped guide us through a pandemic. Recently
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Jay Rayner's 'Last Supper' show coming to Taunton
MASTERCHEF judge and food critic Jay Rayner brings his 'My Last Supper: One meal, a lifetime in the making' show to Queen’s College, Taunton. The event on Wednesday, May 18, is a companion piece to his book of the same title. 'Imagine you are
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Taunton refugee charity moving ahead of demolition of its premises
A TAUNTON-based charity that has helped thousands of refugees is on the move as its current building is set to be demolished. Refugee Aid From Taunton (RAFT) is leaving the Auction House, on Firepool, where it set up in 2015. It plans to open
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Efforts to restore train services to be led by Network Rail
EFFORTS to restore Wellington’s railway services will now be spearheaded by Network Rail rather than the local authority, councillors have agreed. Somerset West and Taunton Council has been collaborating with Mid Devon District Council on plans
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Number of hoax calls made to South Western Ambulance Service revealed
THE number of hoax calls received by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust has decreased year-on-year since 2018, figures show. In response to a Freedom of Information request submitted by the County Gazette, the ambulance service said
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'We're in an era of mass overproduction - offices, cars, ships, planes...'
WE’RE in an era of mass overproduction. Offices, cars, ships, planes, mobile phones, laptops, batteries, TVs etc. A multitude of objects that often end-up as waste, buried in landfill, incinerated, or dumped, with awful environmental damage. The same
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When does Bridgerton return? Series 2 release date and what we know so far
Dear Reader, Bridgerton is about to return to our screens and we couldn't be more excited. It's been a long wait for fans of the regency romance who have been waiting to return to the Ton since the popular Netflix drama dropped in December 2020
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See all the Bridgerton filming locations around the UK
Walk in the footsteps of the Bridgerton family as you explore the real-life locations of Netflix's regency romance. We have been eagerly waiting to return to the Ton since the popular period drama dropped in December 2020. Now that Lady Whistledown
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Bridgerton full cast for series two: Who is returning and new faces?
Calling all Debutantes, Bridgerton is almost back on our screens and we can't wait to be reunited with our favourite cast. It's been a long wait for fans of the regency romance who have been waiting to return to the Ton since the popular Netflix
