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Halse Players put on 'truly impressive' Henna Night play
A very impressive play was the talk of a local village over the weekend after it left the audience truly impressed and moved. Halse Players presented Henna Night, written by Amy Rosenthal over three nights last week and it was a resounding success
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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New Asda Express opening at major Somerset roundabout near M5
A NEW Asda Express convenience store is set to open just off of a major roundabout near Bridgwater next week. The new branch on Old Mount Road near the Dunball Roundabout will open on Monday, February 12, as one of 110 new Asda Express stores set
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To Catch a Copper: Somerset police officer had sex with drunken woman in car
AVON and Somerset Police have taken part in a new documentary on Channel 4 showing how the local force deals with officer misconduct cases. Story Films filmed the force's Professional Standards Department, including its Counter-Corruption Unit
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A decade on from the devastating Somerset Levels floods
IT'S 10 years since the wettest winter for 250 years left large swathes of Somerset underwater for weeks. Somerset Council is marking the anniversary of the 2014 floods that devastated communities, businesses and farming with the message that resilience
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Omega watch connected to Michael Schumacher sells for £1,500
AUCTIONEERS Greenslade Taylor Hunt, who have relocated their antiques saleroom to Sedgemoor Auction Centre under the new name The Somerset Auction Rooms, have seen a huge demand for gold and silver. At their most recent sale, £1,500 was paid for
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Are you among the 35,000 Somerset homes having an extra rubbish collection?
RESIDENTS in parts of Somerset are being reminded they may have an extra, one-off Saturday rubbish collection this month. The extra pick ups for some households will ensure no-one goes more than three weeks between rubbish collections when a new
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Villagers' referendum on plans to have greater say in local housing
RESIDENTS in Ruishton, Thornfalcon and Henlade are voting in a referendum to see whether or not they support a neighbourhood plan for their community The vote is being held in Creech St Michael Village Hall on Thursday (February 8). The Ruishton
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette
The Somerset County Gazette published 24 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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Somerset pub judged one of the 'cosiest pubs' in the UK
A SOMERSET pub is one of the cosiest in the whole of the UK, according to recent research based on reviews. And two more pubs in the county have come out in the top ten regionally. The South Western Railway listed The Ring O'Bells, in Compton
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The film shot in Somerset that has been shortlisted for an Oscar
After London-based writer, actor and director Tom Stuart visited Somerset to help him come to terms with the loss of his mum, he found himself returning to our county to shoot a film born from that experience. The result is a remarkable piece of work
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Don't Go Breaking My Heart singer and acoustic guitarist to come to Somerset
NEXT month, Don't Go Breaking My Heart singer Kiki Dee will be performing classic hits and new tracks in Somerset. The singer, alongside virtuoso guitarist Carmelo Luggieri, will be appearing at the Merlin Theatre in Frome on Saturday, March 9,
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Businessman from Taunton area who pays £1.3million tax EVERY WEEK
A BUSINESSMAN who grew up in Wiveliscombe and was educated in Taunton paid £66.9million in tax last year, according to the Sunday Times Tax List. That means Peter Kelly, 66, put almost £1.3million into the nation's coffers every week - the equivalent
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Town council shares details of approved 2024/25 budget
TAUNTON Town Council has shared more details and a breakdown of the costs after approving the precept for 2024/25. Taunton Town Council’s precept request will be £5,904,630 which equates to an increase of £3.65 per week for a Band D household.
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Somerset-based jockey dies after horse racing accident
A young Somerset-based jockey has passed away after a fall during a horse race in the Charing point-to-point event at the weekend. Keagan Kirkby, 25, was racing in a race at the event when his horse went off course and ran into the side of a jump
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Young woman dies after collision between motorbike and van on A-road near Taunton
A MOTORCYLIST has died after a collision with a van on one of Somerset's busiest A-roads. Emergency services were called shortly after 4.35pm on Sunday, February 4, following a collision between a van and a motorbike in West Lyng, near the junction
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Car written off after catching fire on M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater
A CAR was a complete write off after it caught fire on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater. Crews from Taunton Fire Station were called to the incident on the hard shoulder of the motorway between the county town at Junction 25 and the North
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Teens charged with 'multiple offences' after police foot chase in Taunton
POLICE have charged two teenagers with "multiple offences" following a foot chase in Taunton town centre. Officers were called to reports of a commercial burglary in progress in the town on Saturday afternoon (February 3). A spokesperson for