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Somerset MP David Warburton has Tory whip removed pending conduct investigation
A Somerset MP has had the Tory whip removed amid claims about his conduct. An investigation is pending into allegations made against David Warburton, the MP for Somerton and Frome. The claims against backbencher Mr Warburton, are being looked
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Taunton Town go top of the league after late winner against Weston-super-Mare
Taunton Town 3-2 Weston-super-Mare AFTER 37 league games, Taunton Town have, for the the first time this season, reached top spot of the Pitching In Southern League. Ben Adelsbury's 89th minute free kick sailing into the top corner of the net
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Trains halted as crews attend railway embankment fire
TRAINS were halted this afternoon (April 2) while fire crews tackled a blaze alongside a railway embankment. The incident happened around 3.30pm between Old Cleeve and Williton. A fire crew from Minehead attended the blaze. "Crews from
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Easter holiday dates and bank holidays for Somerset
With hope in the air the weather might be taking a turn for the better soon, thoughts are turning to the Easter break. The first holiday of the year where there's at least a chance of some sunshine, it's a good opportuity to venture out with the
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Aldi brings back its Le Creuset dupes in new spring colours
Run don’t walk to Aldi because the supermarket finally has its cast iron cookware back in stock. Not only that, but the range is also back in gorgeous new spring colours. Now available in a sage green or a timeless pearl, these oven-to-table
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Supermarket chain Aldi looking to hire over 80 new staff in Somerset
ALDI has announced it is looking to hire 82 new staff in Somerset this year. The supermarket chain is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles at its stores across the region, with salaries of up to £63,245. This includes
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'The time is right to push for the cycleway between Taunton and Wellington'
MANY constituents have been in touch regarding the desperate situation in Ukraine and in particular to urge Government to do all possible to support our Ukrainian friends; I constantly feedback your views in Westminster. For the past eight years our
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Get last minute tickets to the Grand National including Opening Day and Ladies Day
The Grand National is one of biggest races in the horse racing calendar, with the whole world enticed to watch the memorable race. And after two years of the public not being able to attend the coveted races, the gates for Aintree are finally
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Free course to help Taunton's budding young community entrepreneurs
A FREE course showing young people how to run a successful community entrepreneurship is coming to Taunton this month. Edventure:Taunton is accepting applications from 18 to 35-year-olds to "start things up; gain transferable skills and experience
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12 garden furniture pieces from mini bars to benches to get summer ready
Longer and summery nights promise quality time in the garden with family and friends - so why not show it some love? If you've tried dusting off the outdoor table or your swing seat has seen better days, You Garden is here to help. The online
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Steven Davies signs new 12-month contract extension at Somerset
STEVEN Davies has signed a new 12-month contract extension at Somerset. The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter will now remain at Taunton until at least the end of the 2023 season. Davies said: “Somerset is a special club and I’m delighted that
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Homes in Somerset West and Taunton less affordable than ever
HOMES in Somerset West and Taunton are at their least affordable since at least 2003, new figures show. Each year, the Office for National Statistics calculates housing affordability by comparing the median house price in a local authority area
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Spiderman causes traffic chaos with Fathers4Justice protest in 2013
THOUSANDS of commuters were late for work; hospital appointments were missed, and schools and colleges had several empty desks as a Fathers4Justice protester positioned himself on a bridge during rush hour on September 24, 2013. Michael Waldron
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JAILED - man who threatened to disclose sex photos
A BRIDGWATER man has been jailed for eight months at Taunton Magistrates' Court. Piotr Fabicki, 38, of Bristol Road, breached a restraining order by contacting a named person. He was jailed for four months for that offence and ordered to pay
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Stretch of two Taunton roads to close to daytime traffic for a week
A STRETCH of two adjoining roads in Taunton will be closed to all traffic during the day for five working days next week. Vehicles will be barred from proceeding along Victory Road from its junction with Lyngford Square southwards for a distance
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Field with planning permission sells for £200,000
AUCTIONEER Justin Lowe, of Greenslade Taylor Hunt, reported an excellent gathering at the firm’s latest auction held online and at The Batch Country House Hotel, Lympsham. A number of agricultural, potential development and redevelopment opportunities
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Erection of two-storey modular building among latest applications
THE following applications and notifications have been received for consideration by Mendip District Council and can be inspected online at mendip.gov.uk. CHEDDAR 2022/0520/NMA: Non-material amendment to permission 2020/0899/FUL (Change of
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Councillors call on Government to stop 'poo islands' in Somerset rivers
SOMERSET councillors have called on the government to take action to stop “poo islands” forming in the county’s rivers, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter. A damning report by the Environment Agency (EA) in September 2020 found that
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Gorgeous farmhouse with swimming pool and cottages for sale
DATING back to the 16th century, Budleigh Farmhouse is packed with period features. The property has views over the Blackdown Hills, and is just four miles from Taunton. The traditional buildings at Budleigh Farm have been converted from their
