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Somerset pedestrian 'deceased at the scene' after being hit by van
A MAN from Somerset was involved in a fatal collision earlier this week. Avon and Somerset Police were called by the ambulance services to Shipham, near Winscombe, on Thursday, February 1, to reports of a male pedestrian being critically injured
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Taunton YMCA receives share of over £90million grant to help young people 'thrive'
THE YMCA in Taunton has received a share of £90million to help provide services to young people in the area. The money comes in the form of a grant from the Youth Investment Fund, which benefits over 140 youth projects across England. Today
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Taunton Pride is looking for organisers and volunteers to run its 2024 event
TAUNTON Pride is looking for volunteers and organisers as without a new team its 2024 event “will not take place”. Taunton Pride’s directors said they are pleased to have delivered the 2023 event for the county town despite a reschedule from July
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The hidden waterfall in Somerset that's hardly posted on social media
UNKNOWN to many - Somerset is home to a beautiful, hidden waterfall - and it's yet to be discovered by social media fanatics. In the past 30 days, internet searches for 'Waterfall walks near me' have increased by 250%, with many choosing to beat
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Dates revealed for episodes of new Hairy Bikers series to feature the West Country
THE UK's favourite motorcyclist duo will premiere their new TV series this February, with two episodes set to feature the West Country- of which the date and location has now been revealed. Across the series, The Hairy Bikers will be exploring
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Honey-coloured, period cottage in the pretty and thriving village of Martock
This elegant, honey-coloured, period cottage occupies a prime position in the pretty and thriving village of Martock, within easy reach of both Yeovil and Taunton. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside rich in pathways and spots for
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Nursing home residents star in their own fashion show
RESIDENTS and staff at a Taunton nursing home took to the cat walk for their very own fashion show. Hamilton Park Nursing Home has introduced a monthly Resident Well-being Day to enhance the atmosphere and spirit there. The initiative, pioneered
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Somerset attraction again running Kids Eat Free over half term
WOOKEY Hole is again running its Kids Eat Free promotion for the school half term from February 10 to 18. The return of the popular offer allows families with children to indulge in a hearty hot meal on the house, open to all three to 15-year-olds
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Important conversations – Don’t leave them too late
We lost a most wonderful mother in the last few weeks. We knew we didn’t have much time to be with her anymore. She had dementia and it was too late to ask what her wishes were for her funeral. Each family member remembered her saying she wanted a
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Mark Wall’s column: ‘The hound loves the beach’
THE hound loves the beach. This is a surprise; I’ve never seen her build a sandcastle, and although she can swim, she feels it's beneath her and so doesn’t. She has no interest in buckets or spades and doesn’t enjoy sunbathing. She can’
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'Grand celebration of rural life' returns to region this summer
A 'GRAND celebration of rural life' is returning to Somerset later this year. The Royal Bath & West Show is back for 2024, showcasing the best of the region's food and farming, with activities, entertainment, demonstrations, showjumping and much
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Taunton Street Pastors brave snow to check young people out on the town are safe
CHRISTIANS parading around Taunton town centre on Saturday night conjure up images of Daniel in the lions’ den. You’d expect some flak from the young people, many roaring – as in drunk rather than big cats – who treat the patch as their weekend
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£16 train fare dodger ends up having to pay £504
A TRAIN fare dodger who failed to buy a £16 ticket from Cardiff to Taunton has ended up having to pay £504. Shahzad Agha, 32, of Monthermer Road, Cardiff, committed the offence on September 13, North Somerset Magistrates' Court was told. The
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TWO WEEKS of road closures during resurfacing works
ESSENTIAL maintenance works are being carried out on the A37 in Shepton Mallet this month. The resurfacing work on the section of the A37 from Cannard’s Grave roundabout to Whitstone corner will require a road closure. The work is being done
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Clarks Village opens applications for grants to local organisations
Clarks Village continues to invest in the community as it opens grant applications for local not-for-profit organisations. The Landsec Futures Community Grant Scheme provides funding with grants between £1,000 and £3,000. To be eligible for
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Gym partners with mental health charity
A Shepton Mallet gym has teamed up with a charity which works to make mental health support more accessible to become an official partner. CrossFit Mendip will provide assistance under the Bridging the Gap programme to individuals who are trying
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The ‘real-life Etsy’ shop that has given a huge boost to independent traders
A TAUNTON gift shop has generated £157,000 for independent makers since it seized the initiative and relocated to the town's High Street from Station Road. The Handmade Boutique made the move to the bigger premises in May 2023 after one year in