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Spectacular light show kicks off festive season at Hestercombe
A STUNNING light show kicked off the festive season at Hestercombe this evening (Thursday, November 23). Illuminate transports you on a magical journey of colour, light and sound to bring festive awe and wonder to the gardens. And this year
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An exclusive look inside Somerset's new luxury pet hotel and spa opening next week
AN exciting new pet guest house will open its doors in Somerset this Monday, but this is far from your ordinary kennels. Wags & Whiskers Pet Hotel & Spa (found in East Huntspill, Highbridge) is a luxurious spot for furry friends to spend a few
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Primary school colleagues rally to support desperately ill pupil
CHILDREN at a primary school have answered the call to help one of their own. The pupils at Sampford Arundel Primary School held a sponsored Clip 'n' Climb in Exeter to raise funds for the HopeforHarper appeal. Harper Pumfrey, of Year 5, was
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Local distiller joins with ASK Italian Taunton to put the gin-gle into Christmas
IT was 'gin-gle' all the way as customers got into the festive spirit at a Taunton town centre restaurant. ASK Italian offered diners the chance to gather their merrymakers for a festive evening of gin tasting and Christmas specials. As part
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Police operation sees 160 knives taken off streets of Avon and Somerset
MORE than 160 knives have been taken off the streets of Avon and Somerset during a police operation. Officers carried out a range of enforcement and engagement activity to encourage people not to carry knives or get involved in serious violence
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Council wins battle to prevent 50 homes being built near Mendip Hills
A DEVELOPER'S latest attempt to build new homes on the edge of a nationally protected Somerset landscape has been soundly defeated by planning inspectors. Land Allocation Ltd applied in April 2022 to build 50 homes on the northern side of Wookey
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The operation at Musgrove Park Hospital that changed Peter Andre's life
THE County Gazette reported on pop star Peter Andre having an emergency operation at Musgrove Park Hospital in November 2010 - an event that was to change his life. The Mysterious Girl singer was rushed to the Taunton hospital in "excruciating
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Santa to arrive at farm shop by surprise secret transport
SANTA is arriving by surprise vehicle at a farm shop near Taunton next month. He's keeping his mode of transport to Rumwell Farm Shop at 9.30am on Sunday, December 10 a closely guarded secret. Once there, he'll spend the festive season in his
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Four-month road closure during work to stabilise embankment
ESSENTIAL work to stabilise a collapsed embankment on Exmoor will be carried out over four months. The damage on the B3224 at Roundwaters between Exford and Wheddon Cross was caused by a falling tree two years ago. A lane closure and temporary
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Two Somerset Council leaders step down from executive roles
TWO lead members of Somerset Council have announced they will be stepping down from their executive roles at the end of the year. Both Tessa Munt and Mike Rigby will resign from their positions on the Executive but will continue in their roles
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Somerset A road reopens following serious collision
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Police searching for missing man from village on outskirts of Taunton find body
POLICE searching for a man missing from a village on the outskirts of Taunton since the weekend have found a body. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but it is believed to be the body of Rangarirai, from Norton Fitzwarren. His family
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Somerset woman campaigns for pancreatic cancer awareness in husband's memory
A SOMERSET resident is determined to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer in her late husband's memory. Jane Clapinson lost her husband Colin to pancreatic cancer in 2022, just nine months after diagnosis. She is joining Pancreatic Cancer UK
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Sports director and cricket captain at school in Taunton win award at Lord's
THE director of sport and cricket captain at a school in Taunton have collected a top award at Lord's cricket ground. Tom Bell and skipper Jonty represented Queen's College at The Forty Club 66th annual dinner. They collected the West District
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Somerset mum's greeting card side hustle reaches one million sales
A Somerset mum who started a greetings card side hustle from her bedroom has reached one million sales. Thea Musselwhite, the owner of Bold & Bright, is the creative force behind the popular 'Janice & Jeffrey' card range. She first started
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Local residents offered discounted entry to Fleet Air Arm Museum
Local residents are being offered a 30 per cent discount off entry at the Fleet Air Arm Museum. The generous discount applies to limitless visits all year round at one of the region’s biggest visitor attractions. It is available to locals with
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Somerset Council reminds locals to register to vote ahead of by-elections
THREE town council by-elections in Somerset are on the horizon - and voters have been urged to make sure they are registered. The electoral areas include Abbey Manor South Ward at Yeovil Town Council, Fairfax East Ward at Bridgwater Town Council