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Pandora jewellery that looks straight out of Bridgerton - Dress like a Duchess
With Bridgerton back on our screens, it's time that we Debutantes dressed for the occasion and Pandora is here to help. Stunning jewels shouldn't just be reserved for high society, only to be worn by the likes of Lady Whistledown and her readers
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Milton: Impossible - comedian brings show about 'my career as a spy' to Taunton
MOCK the Week star Milton Jones is coming to Taunton with his latest stand-up show - all about his former career as an international spy. Milton: Impossible, which the popular comic has admitted is "not strictly realistic", is a themed show featuring
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Award-winning writer to release book on Glastonbury's myths and beliefs
John Constable, a playwright and poet, has written a book featuring poetry and prose about the myths and legends of Glastonbury. John moved to Glastonbury from London 18 months ago, and his since felt inspired by the town’s aura, describing it
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Somerset residents urged to check their poll cards for May elections
POLLING cards for the election for the new Somerset Council, town, and parish councils on Thursday, May 5 are arriving on doormats across the county. Somerset residents are being advised to check their poll cards to make sure that they know which
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Speeding motorist overtakes two unmarked police cars at 121mph on M5
A MOTORIST made two big mistakes driving up the M5 in Somerset overnight. Firstly, they were speeding at 121mph. And secondly they overtook two unmarked police cars. The motorist was stopped and has been reported to court. A Tweet from
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This week in UK politics: Zahawi’s education strategy
NADHIM Zahawi has announced a new education strategy in a white paper released this week. The schools’ white paper has a heavy emphasis on improving Maths and English and expects 90 per cent, up from 65 per cent, of primary school children to achieve
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Health review into death of Somerset woman in coma for 12 years
SOMERSET health workers are to receive more training to help patients with limited mental capacity following the death of a woman who had been in a coma for 12 years. Becca Smith died in a hospice in the county last October 2021, having been unconscious
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You can get a holiday for £3 this year with Haven
Holiday brand Haven is offering holidaymakers the chance to take a well-earned break with this exclusive deal. Haven is offering holidays at just £49 for a four-night stay in one of their many locations across the UK, making it just £3 per person
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Tamzin, 10, raises funds to help children with cancer
A 10-YEAR-OLD has raised almost £1000 so far by cutting off her hair to help children with cancer and raise funds for the research. Tamzin Ruddy, from Watchet, said “she just wanted to help children in their time of need” when she decided to cut
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LOOKFANTASTIC relaunches popular Beauty Egg worth £217 for less than £70
LOOKFANTASTIC has relaunched its popular Beauty Egg in time for Easter. The Beauty Egg has had five sell-out years so if you’re looking to treat yourself or a loved one this Easter, you’ll need to be quick. Inside the Beauty Egg, you’ll find
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Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday March 31
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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Tenants to be moved out of Taunton council homes being demolished from next month
TENANTS in several rundown Taunton council houses could be moved out of their homes next month ahead of a major regeneration scheme. Somerset West and Taunton Council plans to demolish 11 two-bedroom flats on Wordsworth Drive and four on Coleridge
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UK's biggest independent fragrance retailer to officially open new Taunton shop
A BRAND-new fragrance store will officially open its doors at Taunton's Orchard Shopping Centre on Saturday, April 2. The Fragrance Shop has already welcomed its first customers and will give away goodie bags to the first 25 customers to attend
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White-ball memberships sell out at Somerset CCC for first time ever
SOMERSET County Cricket Club have sold out of white-ball memberships for the upcoming season for the first time ever. White-ball passes, priced from £217, grant supporters entry to all home matches in the Vitality Blast T20 competition, all home
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Free training for e-scooter riders on awareness of road users and pedestrians
A FREE training session to educate people on the safe use of e-scooters is being held in Minehead tomorrow (Friday, Apri l). Somerset West and Taunton Council and operator Zipp Mobility are running the event, supported by the Royal National Institute
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Taunton Town confirm Lloyd and Owen Irish testimonial match
TAUNTON Town Football Club recently confirmed they will host a testimonial game in honour of Peacock stalwarts Lloyd and Owen Irish. The match which is sponsored by Cooper Associates, will be staged at the Cygnet Health Care Stadium on Friday May
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FIVE youths detained amid reports of 'anti-social underage driving'
POLICE detained five youths in Bridgwater last night (Wednesday, March 30) following a call concerning anti-social driving in the town. Officers attended the incident at around 8.30pm amid concerns that people were being put at risk. The caller
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Taunton man runs 15 races in 15 months to raise awareness of mental health
ONE man set to run the Taunton marathon this weekend is Elliott Collett. The Wellington-born 26-year-old is taking on a challenge called 15FOUR15 in which he has ran 15 running races in the last 15 months to raise funds for and awareness of mental
