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Taunton burglar steals foreign cash and tries to use victim's bank card
A BURGLAR who got into a home in North Taunton stole bank cards, US dollars and euro banknotes. The culprit then tried to withdraw cash from the victim's bank account at a nearby Tesco Express store. Police are appealing to the public for information
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A358 in Taunton ‘partially shut’ after two-vehicle collision
THE A358 in Taunton was “partially shut” earlier this afternoon (Thursday, November 30) after a two-vehicle collision. Police were called to the scene, on the A358 near Obridge, at around 3.05pm and added there were no reports of injuries.
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Police believe missing 15-year-old boy may be in Avon and Somerset area
PEOPLE in the Avon and Somerset Police patch are being asked to look out for a missing teenager who may have travelled to the area. The force has publicised the search for missing 15-year-old Kai, who has not been seen since 7pm on Tuesday (November
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Serial burglar who raided Taunton houses jailed after being caught by dog walkers
A SERIAL burglar who raided houses in Taunton and Axminster on consecutive days has been jailed after he was caught by nosey neighbours. Steffan Ayres was stopped by passers-by who challenged him as he was carrying valuable power tools to a car
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New weather warning for ice issued for Somerset and South West
A NEW weather warning has been issued for Somerset and the South West as temperatures continue to drop. A yellow warning for ice will be in place from 10pm tonight (Thursday, November 30) until 10am tomorrow morning (Friday, December 1). The
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Keane to headline next year's Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza concert
KEANE will headline next year's Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza, the organisers have revealed. The Extravaganza, organised by Glastonbury Festival as a ‘thank you’ to locals, will take place on Saturday, August 3, with tickets on sale now. Keane
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Police officer and public to the rescue after car collides with mobility scooter
GOOD Samaritans rushed to the aid of an elderly woman when she blacked out and was left injured after her mobility scooter collided with a car. And the County Gazette reunited the victim with a police officer who stopped the traffic and rode her
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Victims ‘punched' and 'kicked’ in three robberies in Somerset town
POLICE are treating three robberies in Street as linked and are looking for witnesses and CCTV footage as victims were "punched" and "kicked". The robberies took place between Sunday, November 19, and Monday, November 20. An Avon and Somerset
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Council closes HQ reception area as cuts to save £millions get underway
MEMBERS of the public needing to make face-to-face enquiries at financially challenged Somerset Council will need to visit a different building from tomorrow (Friday, December 1). The reception desk at A Block in Taunton's County Hall is closing
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Strike to affect train services in the South West this weekend
GREAT Western Railway is warning travellers that there will be no trains between London Paddington and Bristol, South Wales and Exeter/Plymouth this coming Sunday (December 3) because of industrial action by drivers’ union Aslef. As a result, fewer
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200 traffic offences detected in town following spate of serious collisions
MORE than 200 traffic offences were detected during a roads policing day of action in Frome. The aim of the proactive initiative was to target dangerous drivers and engaging the public in conversations about road safety. Operation Toro, on
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Two treated in hospital following rush hour collision
TWO people needed hospital treatment following a road traffic collision in Somerset yesterday evening (Wednesday, November 29). Police reported the rush hour crash involving a van and a car on the A361 between Nunney and Shepton Mallet at around
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How Somerset Council will support council house tenants during future floods
SOCIAL housing tenants in Somerset will receive more support from council officers in the event of flooding following an internal review. Wellington was badly hit by flooding in late-September as Storm Agnes swept across the south west, causing
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First tenants move into new council homes in North Taunton
THE first tenants are already moving into new council homes in North Taunton. Phase A of the Woolaway Project has seen 26 homes deemed defective by the Government being replaced by 47 more sustainable homes. An opening ceremony has been held
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Jewellers relocates to new store in Taunton complete with Rolex room
MICHAEL Spiers jewellers recently relocated its Taunton store from North Street to High Street. The new shop, in the former Clarks shoe outlet, is nestled between the Taunton Dragon and Orchard Shopping Centre. Whether you're searching for
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Regulator looks at poor train reliability and punctuality in Somerset and Devon
AN investigation has been launched into the reasons behind deteriorating train performance in Somerset and Devon. The regulator Office of Rail and Road (ORR) wants to know why the service in the Wales and West region is getting worse while the
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Congratulations to the University Centre Somerset Class of 2023
University Centre Somerset’s Class of 2023 have donned gowns and mortarboards and celebrated their graduation at Wellsprings Leisure Centre in Taunton. Over 400 students completed their university-level or professional qualifications at UCS in
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Somerset's protected spaces have a new name - but no new powers or funding
SOMERSET'S protected rural landscapes have a new name – but no additional powers or extra funding to protect them from future development. In addition to the Exmoor National Park, Somerset is home to four areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs