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Two-bedroom ground floor apartment in the popular Firepool area of Taunton
This well-presented, two-bedroom apartment occupies a plot on the ground floor of a small, modern development located in the popular Firepool area of Taunton. Inside, the apartment is presented in good decorative order and benefits from a good
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Wellington denied win after late equaliser against Torpoint Athletic
Toolstation League premier division: Wellington 2-2 Torpoint Athletic A last-minute equaliser denied Wellington their second premier division victory of the season at the Playing Field on Saturday, November 25. After their midweek Somerset
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Blue Flames ABC continues to see success in the ring
IT was another busy weekend for the Blue Flames Amateur Boxing Club as they saw more success inside the ring. On Friday night, Harvey took on his first skills bout in Wales and put in a great first performance. He enjoyed every round and can
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Strong results during frosty week at Oake Manor Golf Club
IN the Sunday Stableford Competition at Oake Manor Golf Club the course conditions were very difficult but Mathew Bright was the winner with 32 points. Michael Bright was second with 30 points and Mark Woolliscroft came third with 28 points. Kevin
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A 'country Christmas' at Dunster Castle and Watermill
Dunster Castle is offering visitors a special Christmas experience, based on the the seasonal traditions of the Luttrell family who owned the castle for more than 600 years. From Saturday, December 16 until Monday, January 2, visitors to the castle
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Richard Huish College students investigate English language with latest project
AT Richard Huish College students who study English Language & Linguistics A-level complete a 2,500-word ‘investigation’ into an area of their own language interest. We’ve had many stunning projects over the years; our exam board Oxford, Cambridge
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Taunton break goal drought in 1-1 draw at home to Worthing
National League South: Taunton Town 1-1 Worthing TAUNTON Town were the better team in their match against Worthing at the weekend in the National League South. Despite being on top for large parts of the game, a late equaliser from Dylan Morgan
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Nine detached homes to be built on former garage site in Somerset village
A TOTAL of nine detached homes are to be built on the site of a former garage in a village near Ilminster Summerfield Homes has bought the land off Shave Lane, on the outskirts of Horton, where it is delivering a mix of three, four and five bedroom
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Motorist's big court bill for failing to say who was driving his car
THE owner of a car snapped going too fast at a notorious speed spot just outside Taunton has been hit with a big court bill for failing to say who was driving. Barney Coyle was found guilty at North Somerset Magistrates' Court of failing to give
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Glastonbury Pasty and Torsy Moorsy Fruit Cake at a famous local bakery
It’s a great year for this popular local bakery: the original Glastonbury shop is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the company has also been awarded the Best Bakers in Somerset in The National Bakery Awards. Master baker Robert Burns set up
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Somerset hall house with famous garden for sale
The five-bedroom house is surrounded by 2.8 acres, including the iconic garden which is open to the public. Created by 20th century plantswoman and gardening writer Margery Fish, it is the only Grade I listed cottage garden in England. Margery
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Plot for up to 67 homes in Crewkerne on the market
DEVELOPMENT land and planning experts Greenslade Taylor Hunt are marketing a residential site for up to 67 homes in Crewkerne. In July 2023 Somerset Council resolved to grant outline planning permission for homes on the land, part of Goldwell Farm
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Small village school celebrates success in national maths competition
STOKE St Gregory CofE Primary School is celebrating success in a national times tables competition called ‘England Rocks’. The online competition, hosted by a company called Times Tables Rockstars, invited schools across England to answer as many
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Cycle route pledged to be built in five weeks won't be finished until Christmas
A NEW cycle route in Yeovil that the local council pledged would be built within five weeks now won’t be finished until Christmas. Somerset Council announced in mid-September that it would be delivering a new cycle route along Lyde Road on the
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Grandfather could be forced to sell his home due to six-year planning dispute
A SOMERSET grandfather could be forced to sell his homes to pay fines associated with a six-year planning dispute. Ron Knight has been in a legal battle since December 2017 over a parcel of farmland in the village of Milborne Port, located near
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Bespoke, split-level property on a hillside near the centre of Glastonbury
THIS bespoke, split-level property occupies a prime elevated position on a hillside not too far from the centre of Glastonbury and is within walking distance of the town’s main amenities. The modern four-bedroom dwelling was constructed under five
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Countdown continues to New Year's Dip hospice fundraiser at Minehead Beach
THE countdown is on for St Margaret's Hospice Care annual New Year's Day Dip. In less than six weeks, supporters will join the bracing sea plunge at Minehead Beach. The event, which is proudly sponsored by Wilkie May & Tuckwood, is set to be