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Keep your house cool this spring with these fans from B&Q, Homebase and more
The UK is set to experience a heatwave over the next few weeks as temperatures are set to rise. The Met Office has said the weather will be “feeling warm or very warm”, so Brits are preparing for a sunny few weeks. While this is great news
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WATCH: Audience in stitches as Line of Duty star says THAT line at exclusive reunion event
LINE of Duty’s catchphrases worked their way into the public consciousness like a mole in a police department. They’ve lost none of their power since – as shown when the cast reunited for the first time since the show was put on hold. Stars
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Cyclist recovering from 'broken ribs and a brain injury' after road collision
THE driver of a vehicle involved in a collision with a cyclist earlier this month left the scene "without providing any details", police say. The cyclist spent several days in hospital after suffering "broken ribs and a brain injury" in the road
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Flower bouquets you can order online in time for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you’re still looking for a gift then you can’t go wrong with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. There are many online retailers that sell fresh flowers delivered straight to your door, so we’ve put a list together
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Everything you need to know about Channel 4's The Simpler Life
A new Channel 4 reality series will take 24 ordinary people back to the very basics. The Simpler Life will see 24 Britons swapping their busy, everyday lives to live in an Amish community in Devon. The reality show will send them to live on
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Introducing Voce: Taunton’s new chamber choir ready for debut concert
A NEW Taunton-based chamber choir is ready for its first-ever concert, which will be held on Saturday evening at St George’s Church in Wilton. Voce, a 16-voice auditioned choir, will perform an eclectic repertoire at their debut performance, including
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Mother's Day gifts at Aldi including flowers, chocolates and beauty products
Mother's Day is less than a week away, which means the time for getting presents delivered straight to your door is running out. But not all hope is lost as there are still plenty of options for all the Mothers Day needs. And budget-friendly
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Woman asks for ‘Tinder for refugees’ scheme to be simplified to help Ukrainians
A ROTARIAN from Taunton who is trying to welcome Ukrainians fleeing the war under a government’s scheme that is “like Tinder for refugees” is calling for simpler procedures. The woman said the Homes for Ukraine scheme may not be easy to use for
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'Blood bike' charity to celebrate 30th anniversary in style at Wells fundraiser
A 'BLOOD bike' charity will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an evening of music and fun in Wells in May. The Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service (EVS) provides a free out-of-hours motorcycle courier service to hospitals in the south west
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Somerset MPs clash over proposed constituency boundary changes
SOMERSET’S MPs have clashed over plans to put the county town and one of its nearest villages in two different parliamentary seats under proposed boundary changes. The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) is currently conducting a second round
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Good start to ASWMC Tarmac Rally Championship for Taunton driver Bill Paynter
EARLIER this month, Taunton-based rally driver Bill Paynter competed in the first round of the ASWMC Tarmac Rally Championship in his JFDIT Solutions sponsored Subaru Impreza. The event took place at the Bovington Tank Test Track in Dorset, a venue
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PS5 stock available at BT now - but you will have to act fast
Fresh PS5 stock has dropped in the UK today, but you will have to act fast. New consoles will be available from BT today. The consoles are available to BT Broadband Members only. A code is available to some members who will be able to purchase
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Everything you need to know about Soccer Aid 2022 including line-up and tickets
Liam Payne, Harry Redknapp and Alex Booker will all feature in this year’s Soccer Aid. Former One Direction singer Payne will captain England for the match, with Robbie Williams performing Angels at half time. Soccer Aid, the world’s biggest
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Here's how purdah works and what it means to you
From Monday (March 21), local authorities in Somerset will be less willing to give their views or provide statements about big issues in their area. Because it’s an election year, the rules for what local authorities can and can’t do become stricter
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Taunton park and ride site OPEN despite travellers' vehicles moving in
SECURITY has been increased at a park and ride on the edge of Taunton after several travellers moved onto the site over the weekend. Reports suggest 11 vehicles were parked up on the outer perimeter at Silk Mills from Sunday afternoon (March 20
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Family mourn much-loved chaplain at school in Taunton
TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved school chaplain who has died. Tim Aldridge, who was a member of staff at Queen's College, Taunton, passed away on Sunday evening after a long battle with cancer. Tim, who was in his early 40s, leaves
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West Somerset Railway passenger service returns to Minehead
THE first passenger-carrying steam train has returned to Minehead station after more than two years. Bosses at the West Somerset Railway were delighted with the turn-out and general manager Kerry Noble said: “There was a fantastic buzz of excitement
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Nonagenarians Mo and Jo finally marry - after 37 years living together
A COUPLE in their 90s were married at home - after living together for 37 years. A vicar and the registrar travelled to the Curry Rivel home of Maurice Benton, 90, and Joanne Orris, 92, to carry out the ceremony on Saturday (March 19). Team
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Fine and six-month disqualification for man guilty of two driving offences
A MAN from Yeovil has been fined and disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence for six months for driving without insurance on the A361 in Shepton Mallet. Grigoris Ionut-Cosmin, of Salthouse Lane, was proved guilty of driving a “motor vehicle
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MP welcomes tidal barrier - but warns river dredging must continue to avoid floods
BRIDGWATER'S new tidal barrier will enable many people to sleep easier in their homes – but routine dredging of waterways on the Somerset Levels must be maintained at all costs, says the local MP. Ian Liddell-Grainger says while the £100million
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Up-and-coming Glastonbury singer-songwriter to release new single this month
A TALENTED singer-songwriter from Glastonbury is set to release her powerful new single 'Breakfast for Dinner Tonight' at the end of this month. The new song by Rosie Smith, a 22-year-old former Millfield School student, will be available to stream
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Morrisons plans to extend opening hours at petrol station convenience store in Taunton
MORRISONS is planning to open its filling station convenience store in Taunton for longer hours. It has applied to Somerset West and Taunton Council for a premises licence in respect of the Dellers Wharf convenience store off Priory Bridge Road
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Who owns this motorcycle police find in shed?
POLICE are trying to trace the owner of this motorcycle they seized in Bridgwater. Officers recovered the off-road Lifan bike in a shed in the town. But since the find at around 2pm on Thursday, March 3, they have been unable to track down
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Victim awaits surgery in hospital following hammer attack
A MAN is in hospital awaiting surgery after he was struck in the face with a hammer. Police have issued an image of two men they want the public to help identify following the assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. Officers are keen to speak
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The business helping recycle 'unrecyclabe' waste
THE people of Cheddar and the surrounding villages are being encouraged to recycle their oral care, beauty and personal care waste, saving it from landfill and incineration, and raising funds for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance in the process.
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Pub landlord denies groping four barmaids
A PUB landlord allegedly groped four barmaids by fondling their breasts while stuffing their wages into their bras. Peter Hayball, who denies any wrongdoing, also patted them on the chest and bottom and put ice down the shirt of one of them so
