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Stone-built cottage on the fringes of Stoke St Gregory
This charming, stone-built period cottage occupies a position on the fringes of the sought-after village of Stoke St Gregory, just over 11 miles east of Taunton. The attractive, semi-detached property comes with the benefit of having an adjoining
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Humbling defeat for Minehead away at Peasedown Miners Welfare
Somerset Division One: Minehead 0-4 Peasedown Miners Welfare Minehead AFC were on the receiving end of a heavy defeat at the weekend at home against Peasedown Miners Welfare. The match in the Uhlsport Somerset County Division One finished 0
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Wiveliscombe pick up strong win away from home against Tavistock
Counties 1 Tribute Western West: Tavistock 7-24 Wiveliscombe Wiveliscombe strengthened their position in ninth place in the Western Counties West league with this bonus point victory over Tavistock who had won the encounter at Wivey earlier in
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Wellington fight back to earn a draw away at Welton Rovers
Toolstation Western League: Welton Rovers 2-2 Wellington A pair of late goals earned Wellington a deserved point away to Welton Rovers yesterday (Saturday, February 3rd). Despite controlling the game for long periods, the Tangerines looked
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Eight reasons why Taunton should NOT be named the UK's most depressing place to live
IT was recently revealed Taunton is in contention to be named the UK's most depressing place to live by a public poll - but we think otherwise. The poll, run by town review site ILiveHere.co.uk, asked voters to name the towns which evoked 'bland
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Reminder of waste collection changes starting in Somerset this month
CHANGES to the days and weeks of waste collections in Somerset are set to come into effect this month. The changes will be introduced in two phases; the first of the two begins on the week from Monday, February 12 2024. Phase one areas include
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Grade II listed cottage in North Hill area of Minehead
This charming, Grade II listed cottage is situated within the sought-after North Hill area of Minehead and is currently being run as a successful holiday let but would also make a perfect permanent home. The two-bedroom, end-of-terrace property
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Peacocks earn a point away from home at Welling United
National League South: Welling United 0-0 Taunton Town TAUNTON Town secured a well-earned point after a 0-0 draw at fellow strugglers Welling United in the Vanarama National League South on Saturday (February 3) afternoon. Both sides were probably
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Generous staff and customers spend a year fundraising for local charity
STAFF and customers at a farm shop just outside Taunton have boosted a Somerset charity with a year of fundraising. Age UK Somerset was recently presented £3,900 raised at Rumwell Farm Shop & Café throughout last year. Anne Mitchell, partner
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The family who run one of Somerset's most popular afternoon teas spots
In our latest visit to one of Somerset’s family-run businesses we chat with the mother and daughter team at The Holy Cow café in Chilcompton, renowned for afternoon teas and the occasional royal visitor! Karen Mattick ‘The name was a no-brainer
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Solar farm approved just outside village near Taunton
PLANS for a solar farm that would power 7,000 homes have been approved by Somerset Council. Novus Renewable Services Ltd plans to install ground mounted solar panels on farmland at Preston Bowyer, near Milverton. Other planning decisions made
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Great programme of movies at town's three-day film festival
PREPARATIONS are underway for the three-day Wellington Film Festival starting on Friday, April 19. Among the films are German silent movie Metropolis; documentary Six Inches of Soil showing how local food is produced; Jurassic Park; Saturday Night
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Somerset will lose 80 PCSOs despite maximum rise in council tax being agreed
THE number of police community support officers (PCSOs) in Somerset will fall over the next 12 months – despite a significant rise in income from council tax bills. The Avon and Somerset police and crime panel voted in Taunton on Thursday (February
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‘Our message could be positive: the Future is Green’
WE have known for many years about the damage that humans have been doing to the environment in which we live and upon which we depend. Have we been paying attention? Have we been changing our ways? When I was writing The Earth and Us a few