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Timeless and classic scents for Mother's Day from The Perfume Shop
The Perfume Shop has revealed timeless and classic scents just in time for Mother's Day. Mother's Day lands on Sunday, March 27 this year and it is time to pick the perfect fragrance for that special someone. The Perfume Shop is also planting
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Residents encouraged to dispose of litter 'responsibly' during Great British Spring Clean
SOMERSET residents are being encouraged to dispose of litter responsibly as part of the Great British Spring Clean 2022. This years campaign takes place between March 25 and April 10, and Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) are encouraging
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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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'In Ukraine, folk just like us have had their lives upended by the despicable actions of Putin'
I WAS honoured to take part in the Minster making service at St Mary Magdalene on Sunday; a truly joyful affair. However, all present were conscious that in Ukraine, folk just like us, have had their lives upended by the despicable actions of Putin
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Expedia reveals top travel destinations for 2022 – book your getaway now
For many of us, 2022 is the year of returning to travel. As travel restrictions ease across the globe, many will be hoping to make up for the lost two years of travel. But where to go? As 54% of Brits reported feeling holiday deprived in 2021 and
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Important win for Taunton Town as they climb to third in league table
Taunton Town 3-1 Chesham United IN sunny Somerset conditions, Taunton Town climbed to third place in the Pitching In Southern League with an important home win over Chesham United on Saturday (March 19). Two goals from Ben Adelsbury and one
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What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles this week?
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
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Looking back at Taunton businesses saying no to BID in 2012
IT is ten years to the week that Taunton businesses went to a vote over whether or not to become a Business Improvement District (BID). The vote came after an initial five year term as a BID came to an end. Before the result was posted, Taunton
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New machines to be installed in West Somerset council car parks
PARKING in council car parks in West Somerset is set to become a whole lot easier with the introduction of new machines. Somerset West and Taunton Council is installing 25 new parking machines in a number of our car parks in the area by the end
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200 cyclists in mass protest along A38 Taunton-Wellington TODAY
A MASS protest about lack of cycling safety between Taunton and Wellington is set to take place later today (Sunday, March 20). More than 200 community leaders and members from the Citizens Somerset alliance will don their bike helmets and join
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'The big problem though is that Somerset is not retaining young people'
‘PARTYGATE’, Covid-19 and now Putin’s brutal assault on Ukraine has resulted in some important Government reports falling below the news radar. However, two shocking reports from the House of Lords on Meeting Housing Demand and the NAO’s report on
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Country park extension among latest planning applications
ASHBRITTLE 01/22/0009: Erection of extension to agricultural building with change of use of building for livestock accommodation at West Northcott Farm, Northcott Farm Lane, Ashbrittle. BISHOPS LYDEARD 06/22/0010: Erection of a two storey
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Council backs three schemes to provide homes for adults with learning disabilities
A SOMERSET council has given its backing to three new schemes designed to provide a home for adults living with autism or learning disabilities. Somerset County Council has been working with housing providers and NHS England to provide three new
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Popular vegan fair set to return next month
A VEGAN fair is back this year - with more than 40 traders. Frome Vegan Fair, held at the Cheese and Grain, will be returning to the town on April 10. There will be a range of stalls, from food and drink to cruelty free cosmetics, as well as
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10 Bridgerton-style homes for sale in the UK right now - Take a peek
Hold on to your dance cards, series two of Netflix's regency drama might be almost here but here's your chance to live as the Bridgertons do. We have been eagerly waiting to return to the Ton since the popular period series dropped in December