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Clarks Village festive market opens ready for this Christmas season
The annual festive market has opened at Clarks Village in Somerset. Running daily until Christmas Eve, the market is spread across the outlet and hosts a plethora of independent stalls. Shoppers can indulge in food and drink produce from the
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Essential repairs needed to Taunton Bridge likely to last nine months
ESSENTIAL repairs are to be carried out on the main bridge in Taunton town centre in the new year. The work on the Grade II listed Bridge, which carries the A3027 over the River Tone, will take nine months to complete. It is needed as the structure
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Plans to convert Somerset Baptist Church and graveyard into residential dwelling
A PLANNING application has been submitted to Somerset Council to convert a 19th century Baptist Church and graveyard into a new three-bedroom home. Pang Properties Limited have applied to renovate the now disused Wedmore Baptist Church, which sits
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School in Taunton judged among the best in the country for cricket
TAUNTON School has been named one of UK's best schools for cricket. The senior school features in the top 100 and Taunton Prep in the top 50 of The Cricketer’s Schools Guide 2024. Entries are judged against a wide range of criteria including
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Former employees at Wellington firm enjoy reunion
FORMER employees of Wellington bedding firm Relyon enjoyed their second annual reunion on Friday afternoon (November 24). The event, which took place at the Beambridge Inn, was again organised by Jeanette Bird, who retired from the company’s Sewing
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RESULTS: Ramblers CC and Huckyduck CC named joint champions of Somerset Carnivals
THE official overall results from all of this year's Somerset Carnivals have been announced. Bridgwater-based Ramblers CC were named joint overall champions alongside Coleford-based Huckyduck CC. Ramblers Chairman Steve 'Fizzer' Whaites was
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More than 100 people tuck in at Big Breakfast bash in Taunton
MEMBERS of the Taunton area committee of Cancer Research UK were in pinnies and CRUK tops for the annual Big Breakfast bash at the Temple Methodist Church hall recently. 'Full English' and variations of it were on offer to be enjoyed by about 130
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The first human case of swine flu detected in the UK
The first human case of swine flu (strain H1N2), similar to the virus that has been circulating among pigs, has been reported in the UK according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The case was picked up during a routine surveillance in
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Taunton healthcare staffing agency's fifth anniversary celebrations
A TAUNTON-based healthcare staffing agency has celebrated its fifth anniversary in style. Noval Care, which has offices in Station Road, has supported several homes caring for elderly adults and people with conditions such as dementia, Alzheimers
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Taunton starts festive seasons with Christmas lights switch-on
RESIDENTS in Taunton joined the Christmas lights switch-on yesterday (Sunday, November 26) to start the festive season. Crowds gathered in the town centre to join several events organised as part of Winterfest. The Mayor of Taunton, Cllr Nick
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Staff and volunteers past and present at Age UK Somerset 75th anniversary
ABOUT 100 current and former staff and volunteers celebrated the 75th anniversary of Age UK Somerset at an event in Taunton. They caught up at St James' Church Hall to chat about their experiences with the charity, which provides help to older
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Titans get second win of the season away against Darlington
National One Rugby: Darlington Mowden Park 24-33 Taunton Titans TAUNTON Titans snapped their three game losing run to defeat Darlington Mowden Park away from home on Saturday. It was a hard fought victory at the Northern Echo Arena in which
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VERY PUNNY - Why two shops are in the running for a national award
A SHOP in Wells and another one in North Somerset are in the running for a national title. Linguistic experts at language learning platform, Babbel (www.babbel.com), have scoured social media platforms TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and
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Wintry and wet weather to hit the South West this week with chance of snow
Unsettled conditions and the brunt of winter are set to hit the South West this week, according to the Met Office weather forecast. Today (November 27) had a showery start, but brighter spells are expected this afternoon. A brisk northerly wind
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Former Taunton pub boarded up after anti-social behaviour reports
A FORMER pub in Taunton town centre has been boarded up after reports of anti-social behaviour. The town council said residents described the Henry’s unit on High Street as an “eyesore” and arranged to have it boarded up. We received reports
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New business in Taunton where children's dreams come true
A BUSINESSWOMAN is hoping to make hundreds of children's dreams come true after opening a shop in Taunton. Ashleigh Nagle welcomed customers through the door of Premier Princess Parties, in Station Road, on Saturday and Sunday (November 25 and
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Life in the highest village in Somerset
Cutcombe & Wheddon Cross ‘I’ve lived here my whole life and along with the other indigenous members of the community we wouldn’t live anywhere else. With 65 inch rainfall per year our complexions are perfect, we’re not burnt to a shrivel like those
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Antiques business in Taunton preparing for its first auction in new year
BOSSES at an antiques centre in Taunton are working around the clock ahead of opening a new sales room early next year. Ahead of Antiques on High, based in Silver Street, staging its first auction on January 17, the business has launched its new
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Council urges locals to use less cardboard as recycling surges post-Christmas
An increasing amount of cardboard is being collected for recycling in Somerset every January. According to the council's recent statistics, as online shopping continues to grow, the amount of cardboard in recycling has consistently increased in
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette
The Somerset County Gazette published 13 death notices last week. Every week, the Somerset County Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print,
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Make your own bug hotel at Wellington event
THERE'S a chance to make a Christmas present with a difference at an event in Wellington next week. Milverton Conservation Group and Transition Tow Wellington are hosting a nest box and bug hotel Christmas present workshop. The event features
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Minehead AFC and Burnham United entertain crowd in score draw
Uhlsport Somerset Division One: Minehead 2-2 Burnham United IN probably the most attractive game seen at The Rec so far this season, eleventh placed Minehead faced very organised opposition in third placed Burnham, who had been top of the table
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Enmore Golf Seniors take part in successful Turkey Trot competition
ENMORE Park Golf Club Senior Section took part in a Turkey Trot competition on Tuesday, writes Richard Walsh. Despite the very limited course due to the recent heavy rains those who took part enjoyed the opportunity to be outside playing golf.
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Man found dead after police called to 'concern for welfare' in Taunton
A MAN was found dead in Taunton after police were called to a "concern for welfare". A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said the death of the man, who was in his 30s, is not being treated as suspicious. The Coroner has been informed
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Three-storey office block to be converted to 10 flats
A THREE-storey office block in Taunton looks set to be converted to hold 10 flats. Conditional prior approval has been granted by Somerset Council for the scheme at Glanville House, Frobisher Way. It is among the latest planning decisions made
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn