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Trust contacts around 200 patients after data breach at Musgrove Hospital
AROUND 200 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust patients have had their records “inappropriately accessed by a member of staff" after a data breach at Musgrove Park Hospital. The trust said the member of staff accessed the hospital records of people known
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Police officers carry out ‘searches for missing person’ in Taunton
POLICE are carrying out “searches for a missing person” in Taunton. Officers were seen in the field next to Tangier, near Castle Street, this afternoon (Wednesday, November 22) and a police car and a police van could also be seen parked nearby
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Police issue picture following handbag theft in nightclub
POLICE have issued a picture of a woman they wish to identify in connection with a theft in a nightclub. A black handbag was stolen from a woman at Kudos nightclub, in Priory Road, Wells. It contained cash, bank cards, ID, perfume and make
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‘Porch pirates’ are a growing threat to Christmas gifts
OVER the course of a year, nearly £4000 worth of parcels are stolen from outside people’s homes in Avon and Somerset by opportunistic thieves, writes Seven Standen. A total of 489 porch thefts were reported by residents from August 2022 to July
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Wellington motorist found guilty of speeding in 30mph zone
A MOTORIST from Wellington has been found guilty of speeding by magistrates. The case against Melvin Wheeler, 64, was proved in his absence at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Friday (November 17). The court was told that Wheeler, of Gregorys
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Clarks Village announce major discounts for Black Friday week
Clarks Village has announced new major discounts ahead of Black Friday. The popular local shopping destination will extend Black Friday on select days through an entire week, spanning from November 20 to November 27. Many outlets will slash
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Help teach 'thousands of adults' in Taunton and Wellington to read
A SOMERSET charity is appealing for help to find and help the thousands of adults in the areas who cannot read. Read Easy began in Taunton and Wellington six years ago and has recently expanded into Bridgwater. Team leader Sheena Page said:
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Collision between two vans near Taunton causes two-hour road closure
A COLLISION between two vans blocked the A358 near Taunton in both directions this morning. Avon and Somerset Police promptly attended the scene. A police spokesperson confirmed: "Police were called at 7.11am today (Wednesday, November 22)
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Firemen honoured for combined 130 years of service to Somerset town
FOUR firemen in Somerset were honoured last night for the exceptional commitment and service to keeping locals safe. Chief Fire Officer Gavin Ellis visited Wellington Fire Station on Tuesday November 21 to present certificates of achievement to
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Faithfull wins three gold medals at British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships
TAUNTON swimmer Caroline Faithfull swept up at the British Downsyndrome Swimming Championships last week. She picked up three gold medals, two silver and one bronze at the competition held at the K2 Arena in Crawley. Her gold medals came in
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£18m pumped into reducing harmful chemicals in waste water in Somerset
WESSEX Water is pumping more than £18million to reduce the impact of harmful chemicals in waste water. Three year-long projects are underway to upgrade water recycling centres close to the River Parrett as part of the battle to remove potentially
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Wellington defeat Cheddar to advance in Somerset Premier Cup
Somerset Premier Cup second round: Cheddar 2-4 Wellington TWO goals apiece from Josh Baker and Kieran Ireland earned Wellington AFC a place in the quarter-finals of the Somerset Premier Cup last night (Tuesday). The Tangerines’ confidence-boosting
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Year 5 pupils plead with Somerset Council to improve their perilous walk to school
'SOME of us have nearly been hit by cars' is just one of many shocking statements written in a letter to the council by Year 5 pupils at a Somerset primary school. Children at Elmhurst School in Street have written a plea to Somerset Council to
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Torquay United to come to Taunton next month for rearranged game
TAUNTON Town's match against Torquay United that was originally set to take place on Tuesday this week, has been rearranged for next month. The Vanarama National League South home fixture with Torquay United had to be postponed due to the Peacock
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Vitality Blast Off returns next year with double header at Taunton
SOMERSET and Western Storm are set to begin the summer with a bang when Vitality Blast Off returns in 2024. It is set to be bigger and better with a four-day festival of men’s and women’s domestic Twenty20 cricket. An expanded Vitality Blast
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Wellington AFC's named Somerset's Disability Club of the Year
THE thriving disability section of Wellington AFC has been recognised with a prestigious accolade. It was named Disability Club of the Year for the second time at Somerset FA’s annual awards evening. Jason Fox, who runs the section, received
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Taunton Deane Bowls Ladies comeback to progress in Yetton Trophy
TAUNTON Deane Bowls Club Ladies team had a thrilling end to the match against Ilminster Ladies in the third round of the Yetton Trophy on Saturday. It was always going to be a tense match as both sides were of equal skill and ability but it was
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A358 near Taunton re-opens after two-vehicle crash causes two-hour closure
9:55am With the road returning to normal, we are ending this live blog. Thank you for your company. And if you're
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Peacocks knocked out of FA Trophy after penalty shootout against Welling
Isuzu FA Trophy: Welling 2-2 (8-7 penalties) Taunton Town TAUNTON Town have been knocked out of the Isuzu FA Trophy after a long-winded penalty shootout against Welling. The match finished 2-2 before going to penalties which the home side won
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Business leaders welcome fall in inflation but still demand action from Chancellor
NEWS that the UK inflation fell sharply to 4.6 per pent in October is encouraging. by Emma Rawlings, Chief Executive, Somerset Chamber of Commerce. It is the lowest level for two years, down from 6.7 per cent the previous month. This is
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Calling daredevils to join a 60-ft abseil dressed as Santa
DAREDEVILS are being challenged to abseil down Cheddar Gorge while dressed as Santa. St Margaret's Hospice is organising the 60-foot drop on Saturday, December 2 to raise funds. Participants pay £35 to book a place and pledge to raise at least
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Celebrating Taunton's first park and ride - with a second site planned
TAUNTON’S park-and-ride service celebrated its first anniversary back in November 2006. The service, from Silk Mills on the western side of town to Corporation Street, had been launched on November 26, 2005, to provide a cheap way to get into the
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Bridgwater & Taunton College Honoured with Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Education
Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) is proud to have been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Education, a distinguished award recognising the College's unparalleled commitment to addressing the critical workforce challenges faced by the NHS in
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Ambulance service braces for 'tough winter' and urges locals to be 'responsible'
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging communities across the region to use its services responsibly as it braces for a challenging winter. Increased flu cases, colder temperatures and ongoing disruption due to
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Somerset Council launch new campaign to curb rise of adult abuse
Somerset Council has launched a new campaign to curb rising incidents of adult abuse. The initiative, named 'Safeguarding is everyone's business', was announced for the Stop Adult Abuse Week, urging locals to stay vigilant for signs of self-neglect
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Local music education centre appeals for support to cover £10k in bills
A RURAL centre for budding musicians in Frome is appealing for support to raise £10,000 to cover running costs. Jackdaw's rising operation costs and an unexpected outlay to replace their septic tank have left the education hub in a worrying situation
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Taunton foodies name the best local restaurants and dining spots
FOOD is definitely the way to people's hearts in Taunton as they named the best restaurants in town - with one particular Italian eatery dominating the honours list. One local's response of: "Venezia for me!" was one of many to name the beloved
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Priority Express unveils new Somerset site and invests in electric vehicle fleet
Priority Express has expanded, opening a new, larger site in Somerset, and investing in electric vehicles. The delivery firm unveiled the 8,700 sq ft. site in Frome after recording an 11.4 per cent year-on-year income increase, thanks to a robust