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Taunton's sustainable living business announces move to new premises
A SUSTAINABLE living business is moving premises in Taunton. My Carbon Coach, which sells low and zero waste products, is currently situated on 85 Station Road. From January, the business will move to its new premises in the Independent Quarter
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MP Rebecca Pow writes about the autumn statement
LAST week, I was in the House of Commons listening to the Chancellor deliver the autumn statement which has seen the government set out a series of economic changes to try and drive growth in our economy. The Prime Minister has been clear that
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Free carol service to celebrate organisation's 75th anniversary
EVERYONE is invited - no matter how old - to Age UK Somerset’s carol service at Wells Cathedral on Wednesday, December 13, at 11am. The event will be not only a celebration of Christmas but also the charity’s 75th anniversary. There will be
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This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop
Consumer experts Which? have named Aldi as the cheapest supermarket to buy your Christmas dinner this festive season. Which? release their price comparison of supermarkets every year, analysing the price of 12 popular Christmas dinner ingredients
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This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop
Consumer experts Which? have named Aldi as the cheapest supermarket to buy your Christmas dinner this festive season. Which? release their price comparison of supermarkets every year, analysing the price of 12 popular Christmas dinner ingredients
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Impressive, detached dwelling on the fringes of popular Drayton
This impressive, detached dwelling occupies a quiet position on the fringes of the pretty and popular village of Drayton, located away from busy traffic and yet within easy reach of good road links, with Langport just two and a half miles away.
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Touring and camping site and farmhouse in Quantock Hills village for sale
A TOURING and camping site and farmhouse at the foot of the Quantock Hills has been put up for sale. Quantock Camping, in West Bagborough, which sits on a landscaped four-acre site, is being marketed by Christie & Co. The campsite features
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Property Matters column: 'Beware Jack Frost' says Chris Willey
Winter came early last weekend with an unexpected sharp frost causing us to dig out our scarves and mittens before rooting around the garden shed for the windscreen de-icer we left there last spring. It didn’t last long, the lawns quickly returned
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Make Mary Berry’s Somerset cheddar cheese straws for party snacks
These flaky and flavoursome baked bites make an ideal snack or party canapé. “Cheese straws are so delicious, but can be tricky to make if the proportions are not quite right,” says iconic TV cook Mary Berry. “We tested these every week for
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Town council leader: ‘Taunton is a town to be proud of’
SINCE my last column, we have seen a number of key events take place in our county town. I would like to thank everyone (often volunteers) who worked tirelessly over many weeks and months to make them a success. In another first for the town
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Independent businesses in Taunton could create ‘special place to go shopping’
TAUNTON residents have been encouraged to visit and use independent shops in the run-up to Christmas. Michelle Beck, who runs Taunton Independent Market, said the town “has an abundance of independent businesses” which could create a “special place
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Somerset and 'UK's most haunted' premises to close as owner and operator row
A SOMERSET prison believed to be the most haunted place in Britain is closing in the new year. The owners and management company of Shepton Mallet Prison, which is scheduled to close on January 2, blame each for the decision. A post on Facebook
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The day celebrity TV chef 'could have died' as car flipped on icy village road
A CELEBRITY television chef said she could have died in a crash when her car overturned on an icy rural road, the County Gazette reported in December 2010. Tamasin Day-Lewis, who is also an acclaimed writer, was returning home to her Quantock Hills
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Public share views on future of loved national park
PEOPLE across the south west have been sharing their views on a beloved national park. A survey to help guide the development of a partnership plan for Exmoor National Park ran for five months - and now the results have been revealed. Around
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Check the local winners at Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards
THE Bristol Hotel was at capacity on Thursday (November 30) as 64 awards were presented to the best tourism and hospitality businesses from across Bristol, Bath and Somerset. The awards covered everything from accommodation and attractions to food
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Over 100 stalls to line streets of Wells at annual Christmas market
WITH December now upon us and the Christmas spirit coming to life, a popular festive market is set to return to Wells later this month. Over 100 market stalls will grace the Market Place and Bishop’s Palace Green on Saturday, December 16. The
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That'll Be The Day Christmas show promises nostalgic journey
Following a successful autumn tour, acclaimed production, That’ll Be The Day, is set to present its Christmas show, promising audiences a journey through the golden era of rock 'n' roll. The show will be stopping at the Memorial Theatre in Frome
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Yeovil's northern edge could soon expand further under plans for 60 homes
YEOVIL'S northern edge could creep further into the surrounding countryside if plans for new homes are approved. Gladman Developments and the Somerset Community Foundation have put forward joint plans for 60 new homes on Tintinhull Road, between
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Somerset MP battles to prevent bus service cuts
A SOMERSET MP is campaigning to prevent the axing of bus services. Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton and Frome, is spearheading the initiative to secure the future of the 58/58A, 54 and 30 bus routes and the evening services of the D2