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David Warburton MP admitted to psychiatric hospital for stress and shock
TORY MP David Warburton has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital to be treated for shock and stress as an investigation is conducted into allegations about his behaviour. The Somerton and Frome MP, who has had the Tory whip withdrawn, is receiving
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How much will this detached farmhouse near North Curry set you back?
Just outside Taunton in Knapp, this traditional courtyard of farm buildings has gone up for sale. Hill Farm, recently featured on Rightmove, is situated in a hamlet, close to the popular village of North Curry with Taunton just six miles away.
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Try these luxury Easter egg treats from Cutter & Squidge - see the special range
If you're looking for some special Easter treats, Cutter & Squidge has some unique eggs and chocolate hampers on offer. From hand-baked cakes, filled easter eggs, brownies and hampers, the Easter collection has something for every sweet tooth.
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5 Family friendly properties abroad to upgrade your Easter holidays from Vrbo
Easter Holidays can be stressful - especially when you have young kids - but Vrbo is here to save the day with these family-friendly property picks. Whether it's your first getaway with your little one or you're on the hunt for a bargain break,
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Students and staff at college collect items to send to Ukraine
STUDENTS and staff at a college in Taunton have been collecting items to send to those in need in Ukraine. Richard Huish College staff and students wanted to do something to help those who are fighting against the invasion of Russia and those who
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Taunton Titans defeat Chinnor in high scoring affair at Veritas Park
Taunton Titans 43-29 Chinnor RFC FOR any Taunton-based sports lover there cannot be anything finer than the prospect of a seriously competitive National League One game of rugby to be played on a perfect afternoon, weather-wise, at the Veritas
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Taunton-based business services team leader made partner in chartered accountants firm
FOUR newly promoted partners and directors are embarking on the next stage of their careers with PKF Francis Clark. Ben Lee and Ryan Prynne have become partners in the firm’s latest round of promotions, while legal sector specialist Nick Barnes
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'Low energy lights will reduce carbon footprint and running costs'
TACCHI-MORRIS Arts Centre are celebrating completing Stage 1 of a new LED Stage Lighting Switchover project. The generous support of West Monkton Parish Council, who have provided a grant of £14,500, means they have now switched 75% of their stage
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Make your own Easter eggs at home with these chocolate moulds from Lakeland
With Easter getting closer, you might be wondering how you can treat yourself or loved ones. As a tradition, lots of chocolate is consumed on these days and we’re not complaining. Each year there seems to be even more chocolate on offer in
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First images from the start of the 2022 Taunton Marathon - more to come
EARLIER this morning the 38th edition of the Taunton Marathon and Half Marathon started at the Bridgwater & Taunton College campus. Here are the first set of photographs of the start at the marathon, do you see anyone you know? We also did
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Couple reveal how they founded baby and toddler firm at kitchen table
BRIDGWATER couple Jeremy and Julia Minchin, owners of baby and toddler brand Hippychick, are the latest guests to share their behind-the-scenes story on the family business podcast It Runs In The Family. The business was born at their kitchen table
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What’s in the middle of Lidl and Aldi this week?
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is 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 there
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Road closures in Taunton as marathon returns TODAY
TODAY (April 3) the 38th Taunton Marathon and Half Marathon returns. After two years, the event is back to offer both a 26-mile and 13-mile distance. The races start from Bridgwater and Taunton College on Wellington Road at 10.30am this morning
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Book appointment to view as new development of 73 homes launches
HOUSEBUILDER Crest Nicholson has launched its Grange Meadows development in Cannington. It features a range of three, four and five bedroom homes for first time buyers to second steppers, growing families and those looking to downsize. Once
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Stylish four bedroom home in Taunton with perfect garden for entertaining
A superb detached 4 bedroom house with stylish upgraded accommodation and fabulous landscaped gardens in this ever popular modern village 5 miles North West of Taunton. Lovely refitted kitchen/breakfast room, 2 reception rooms, 4 good size bedrooms
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Marcus Trescothick transforms County Ground to baseball arena
AMERICAN razzmatazz replaced English reserve as baseball took the place of cricket at Taunton’s Cooper Associates County Ground in October in 2008. Around 1,000 spectators turned up to watch the match between Somerset star batsman Marcus Trescothick
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Erection of pavilion and swimming pool among latest applications
The following applications and notifications have been received for consideration by Somerset West and Taunton Council and can be inspected on our website www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/planning, or electronically only at the Reception, The Deane
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Taunton homeowners enjoy talk about container gardening at independent-living community
Green-fingered Taunton homeowners enjoyed an illustrated talk about container gardening at an independent-living community to welcome in the new spring season. Alan Down, who owned and ran a successful garden centre for 35 years, chatted to the
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Fresh plans submitted for more than 100 homes on former factory site
FRESH plans have come forward to build more than 100 new homes on a former Somerset factory site, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter. The Greencore factory on the B3081 Prestleigh Road in Evercreech, near Shepton Mallet, closed in October
