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More than 1,000 potholes repaired on Somerset's roads in June
MORE than 60 potholes were repaired on Somerset's roads every working day last month, according to figures from Travel Somerset. The county council filled in a total of 1,299 potholes in June, equating to an aberage 63 repaior jobs each working
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Taunton School exceeds world average in international exams
TWENTY-two students from Taunton School in Somerset have achieved outstanding results in the first post-Covid year of International Baccalaureate assessments. The school is celebrating a 100 per cent pass rate with an average of 34 points, exceeding
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Who has resigned under Boris Johnson? See the full list
Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have resigned. Mr Sunak said “the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously”. He added: “I believe these standards are worth fighting for and
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Sound of the Street music festival and independent market in Taunton this weekend
THERE'S a feast of entertainment in Taunton this weekend with Taunton Independent Market and Sound of the Street music festival on the menu. Organisers of the two events are co-ordinating their efforts and sharing Castle Green. The fun kicks
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Former Marine wins housebuilding award a year into management role
FORMER Royal Marine Tom Jupp has won a Quality Award at the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards 2022 for his exceptional work at Bovis Homes’ Monument View development in Wellington. From a field of over 8,000 site managers, he was one of 443 winners,
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Council blasted for approving extra funding for Coal Orchard scheme
Additional funding to finish a Taunton regeneration project has been agreed, despite an outcry from local residents. Somerset West and Taunton Council has invested millions of pounds into redeveloping the Coal Orchard site in Taunton town centre
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Work to protect coast road can begin as final funding agreed
Work to protect a vital Somerset coast road can finally get underway after the final funding was agreed. Somerset West and Taunton Council carried out emergency repairs to the sea defences at Blue Anchor in late 2020 to prevent the nearby pub (
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Somerset Range Rover driver banned after using mobile phone behind the wheel
A RANGE Rover motorist from West Pennard has received a six-month ban after he used his mobile phone while driving. Paul Salisbury, of Breech Lane, committed the offence on the B3153 in Keinton Mandeville on August 13, 2021. Salisbury, 63,
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Gas network upgrade started in April finally concluded
WALES & West Utilities has completed essential works to upgrade part of the gas network in the Somerton Road area of Langport. The work, which started in April, was essential to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to local homes and businesses
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Exmoor Young Chef of the Year competitors impresses judges
The Exmoor Young Chef of the Year competition took place at West Somerset Community College on Saturday, July 4. The event was organised by the Rotary Club of Minehead, in conjunction with Butlins and Exmoor National Park. Seven young hopefuls
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Yeovil man fined for assaulting a police constable in Swindon
A MAN from Yeovil has been fined after assaulting an on-duty police constable in Swindon, Wiltshire. Dakota Brian David Long, of Sherwell Close, assaulted the emergency service worker by beating him on February 15, 2022. The 20-year-old indicated
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Taunton gears up for its first ever Pride Parade
TAUNTON is gearing up for its first ever Pride Parade next weekend. Taunton Pride will be leading the parade through town to the Taunton Live and Pride Festival in Vivary Park on Saturday, July 16. The event was due to be held for the first
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Lord Lieutenant of Somerset coming to Minehead as part of Jubilee Jaunt
The Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, Annie Maw will soon begin the sixth leg of her Jubilee Jaunt across the county. As part of the Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Mrs Maw has been working her way across Somerset on a 70-mile trek. This adventure
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Professionals enjoy annual croquet afternoon near Wellington
ESTATE agents and property consultants Carter Jonas recently held its annual croquet afternoon. A total of 16 players in four teams took part in the event at Wellington Croquet Club, in Oake. The teams were made up of professionals, including
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Somerset FT helps 70 people facing unemployment back into work
A TEAM at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has been helping people who are unemployed or at threat of redundancy to find a career in the NHS. It’s all part of a nationally-recognised Sector-Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP), funded by the Department
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Somerset West and Taunton Council declare cost of living emergency
SOMERSET West and Taunton Council declared a cost of living emergency last night (July 5) with support from all councillors except the Conservatives. The motion was introduced by Liberal Democrat councillor Chris Booth and it included a commitment
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Primary school receives outdoor music equipment thanks to WPA Foundation
A PRIMARY school has purchased outdoor musical equipment to support its pupils’ wellbeing. Trull Primary School was able to purchase some outdoor symphony musical chimes thanks to the support provided by the WPA Benevolent Foundation. The foundation
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Taunton-based health insurer wins award for 'outsanding innovation'
TAUNTON-based health insurer WPA won the Outstanding Innovation of the Year with LifeStage Health at last week's Healthcare Innovation Awards. Lifestage Health is a pioneering product that facilitates access and raises awareness of women’s health
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PICTURES: Deborah Meaden opens successful Somerset Armed Forces Day
THOUSANDS of people descended on Vivary Park in Taunton for Somerset Armed Forces Day (SAFD) on Saturday, July 2. The event in the county town was part of Armed Forces Day, an annual UK-wide commemoration of the people serving in the military.
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Hundreds of artists to take part in Somerset Art Weeks
More than 300 artists will be participating in Somerset Art Weeks later this year. The theme of this year's event will be 'sanctuary' and it will run from Saturday, September 24 until Sunday, October 9. Artists will be showcasing their work
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FIXTURES: Taunton Town to start season at home against Welling United
TAUNTON Town Football Club will start their first season in the National League South at home against Welling United on August 6. Following that the Peacocks will make two away trips to Concord Rangers on August 13 and old friends Farnborough on
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Fundraising supper in Taunton to help buy frontline vehicle for Ukraine
PEOPLE are being invited to a fundraising event in Taunton to raise funds to support Ukraine in the Russian war. Money raised from ticket sales for the event will go towards buying essential vehicles to go to the frontline. The evening will
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Flag flying proud in Taunton ahead of town's first Pride Parade
THE Pride flag was raised yesterday (Tuesday) outside Deane House, the offices of Somerset West and Taunton Council, by Deputy Mayor Cllr Brenda Watson and Cllr Caroline Ellis, the portfolio holder for culture and arts. It marks the authority’s
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Taunton Muskets struggle on the road against Cardiff
THE Taunton Muskets Baseball Club travelled to Wales to take on the Cardiff Merlins I in their penultimate inter division fixture in the South West and Wales Baseball League on Sunday (July 3). The Merlins went into the weekend undefeated and comfortably
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Five paddleboarders rescued off Minehead coast
Five paddleboarders who found themselves in trouble in the Bristol Channel have been rescued by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. On Sunday, June 26, a group of five 20-year-olds from South Wales were paddleboarding in Minehead when they
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Teenager sets up free after school cricket coaching scheme in Taunton
RECENTLY a 15-year-old girl who attends Castle School in Taunton launched a free after school coaching scheme to enable more state school pupils to have the opportunity to play cricket. Anu Balasubramaniam set up Fair Games coaching after realising
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Taunton Town hold successful champions dinner to honour players and staff
LAST week Taunton Town Football Club held a 'Champions Dinner' for fans, players and staff to formally celebrate the incredible 2021/22 season at the club. There were many distinguished guests at the event including Taunton mayor Sue Lees as well