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Taunton Town and Truro City play out bore draw in muddy battle
National League South: Taunton Town 0-0 Truro City NEITHER Taunton Town or Truro City could find a breakthrough in poor weather conditions at Wordsworth Drive on Tuesday (February 6) night. It was a scrappy battle played in a rain-soaked pitch
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Somerset road among the most dangerous in the UK
A ROAD in Somerset has been included in the list of the UK’s most dangerous. A survey carried out by law firm jmw listed the A303/A371 in Somerset among the 10 most dangerous roads in the country. Explaining why the road made the list, jmw
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Somerset Council's plans for £160 council tax hike blocked by Government
THE Government has blocked Somerset Council's plans to ease its financial crisis by hiking council tax by a massive 10 per cent. The council had hoped to win permission for the increase - double the maximum 4.99 per cent allowed - to raise an extra
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Blue Flames female boxers impress at International Box Cup in Sweden
BOXERS from Taunton travelled to Sweden last week to compete at a three day International Box Cup tournament. Representing Blue Flames Amateur Boxing Club in Taunton, the boxers put on a good show and impressed the foreign audience. This trip
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Lauren Filer selected for England IT20 and ODI squads
Somerset and Western Storm bowler Lauren Filer has been named in the England Women IT20 and ODI squads for the forthcoming tour to New Zealand. England will play five IT20s and three ODIs across March and April. Lauren, who represented Weston-super-Mare
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Somerset Pathway cricketers setting off to Sri Lanka
On Wednesday 7th February a party of more than 40 young cricketers on the Somerset Pathway will be setting off for a 13 day tour to Sri Lanka where in addition to playing matches they will experience the local culture as well as enjoying some sight
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'Never forgotten': tributes to young woman who died in motorbike crash near Taunton
THE family of a young woman who died in a motorcycle collision near Taunton earlier this week have said 'she will never be forgotten.' Destiney Rauh, from Upper Weston in Bath, was riding a motorbike in West Lyng at about 4.35pm on Sunday, February
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New Taunton school headmaster already well known by staff and pupils
THE new headmaster at Taunton Prep School is already well known to colleagues. Ed Burnett takes up the post after serving as senior deputy head at Taunton School. As deputy head pastoral and designated safeguarding lead, Mr Burnett, who joined
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'I have to defend myself': Avon and Somerset Police officers not happy with new doc
AVON and Somerset Police officers are not happy with the 'lack of balance' in the new Channel 4 documentary outlining misconduct cases in the force. To Catch a Copper takes a look inside the force's Professional Standards Department, including
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Taunton woman's tribute to jockey partner killed in fall from horse
THE grieving Taunton girlfriend of tragic jockey Keagan Kirkby has paid an emotional tribute to him. Emily Burge ran onto the course after Keagan fell from his horse in the fateful point-to-point meeting that claimed his life. Keagan, 25, who
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Somerset RFU concerned over rise in match officials abuse
Somerset Rugby Football Union Disciplinary Committee has escalated the punishment for referee abuse in local rugby matches. The RFU has grown extremely concerned regarding the number of cases of Match Official Abuse already reported to the Panel
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Two cars stolen after burglars break into house to take keys during the night
TWO cars have been stolen from a home in Somerset after burglars broke in and took the sets of keys during the night. A 2019 Ford Ranger and a 2017 Suzuki Baleno were both taken from a property on Clements Close, in Wells. Police were first
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Taunton driver banned for doing 60mph on 30mph road
A TAUNTON motorist who drove at twice the speed limit on a notorious stretch of road just outside Taunton has been banned. Adam Philip Jones, 28, of South Street, was previously found guilty in his absence at a hearing at Taunton Magistrates' Court
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Uninsured Taunton motorist banned from driving
A TAUNTON motorist has been banned from driving after being spotted behind the wheel of a vehicle without insurance. Lillie Selina Bevan, 36, of Eastbourne Gate, committed the offence in Station Road on May 11 last year, Taunton Magistrates' Court
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Popular baked potato van in Taunton is looking for new owner after eight years
A POPULAR street food van selling baked potatoes and more in Taunton town centre is looking for a new owner. Mark Watts has been at the helm of the Spud-Shack on Fore Street for eight years, but is now looking for a new candidate to take over the
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Find out about the stories and people of the Westcountry at museum talks
A SERIES of great-value lectures and talks from the South West Heritage Trust is shedding new light on the stories and people of the West Country. An evening lecture programme takes place at the Museum of Somerset, with all talks also available
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By-election date set for vacancy at Taunton Town Council
TAUNTON town council has set the date for the by election of a new councillor after Marcia Hill stepped down last week. Mrs Hill resigned after more than 30 years leaving a vacancy at the Wellsprings and Rowbarton Ward. Following the resignation
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Somerset music shop wins best in show award at prestigious ceremony in California
A SOMERSET music shop recently won two awards at a prestigious ceremony across the pond in the USA. John Packer Musical Instruments, the Wellington-based musical instrument retailer and manufacturer, won the Best in Show award at the 2024 NAMM
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Taunton PC exposed a domestic abuse victim to risk of injury, misconduct hearing told
A Taunton-based Avon & Somerset police officer exposed a domestic abuse victim and her children to the risk of injury and distress by failing to arrest her ex after he broke into her home, a misconduct hearing was told. PC Tamsin Devlin let the
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Second multi-storey car park planned for Musgrove Park Hospital
Patients at one of Somerset’s main hospitals could soon find it much easier to park under proposals for a second multi-storey car park. Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton was one of 40 hospitals which were to be rebuilt, enhanced or replaced as
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The women-only gym in Taunton where you won't see any man
WOMEN who have shunned the gym due to a lack of confidence are now enjoying pumping iron and pounding out the miles thanks to a local business owner. Tors Perkins set up Tors Total Fitness women-only gym based at Aspire Fitness and Wellbeing on
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'We send our best wishes': Lord-Lieutenant to King on behalf of everyone in Somerset
MOHAMMED Sadiq, the Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset has sent his best wishes to the Royal family on behalf of all of Somerset following King Charles III's cancer diagnosis. On Monday, February 4, Buckingham Palace said: “During the King’s recent hospital
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Foreign HGV driver breathalysed on M5 'over three times drink drive limit'
A LORRY driver pulled over on the M5 in Somerset was more than three times the drink drive limit, according to police. Avon and Somerset Police were alerted to the vehicle being driven in an "erratic" manner on the motorway. After pulling over
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'Effortlessly-assured' Somerset restaurant earns place on Michelin Guide 2024
A "harmonious" and "effortlessly assured" Somerset restaurant has retained its place on the Michelin Guide for 2024. Osip in Bruton was included on the list of one-star restaurants, just like it was in the 2023 version of the guide. On Monday
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Plans to prevent flooding at important heritage site
SOMERSET Council is seeking views on proposals aimed at reducing flood risk to important industrial heritage sites at Tonedale Mill and Tone Works, alongside delivering wider benefits for nature and the community of Wellington. After a series of
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Urgent police appeal to help trace WANTED Somerset man
POLICE have issued a public appeal to help trace a wanted Somerset man. Officers are warning people not to approach Luke Hansford. Hansford, 40, is wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into a case of harassment. He is described
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Band stalwart retires as the next two generations play on
WEST Somerset Brass Band has bid a fond farewell to long-serving member Bill Whitworth. The retirement of the stalwart who played a crucial role in the group for many years was celebrated with a presentation. It mark the end of an era and the
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Disqualified motorist banned for three years for drug driving
A BANNED motorist caught drug driving has lost his licence for a further three years. Gavin John Davies, 37, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Taunton Magistrates' Court after previously having pleaded guilty to the offence. The court was
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Taunton nursery play space transformed by local college students
A Taunton nursery's outdoor play space has been transformed by students from a local college. The ambitious project was completed by Bridgwater & Taunton College's (BTC) Education and Early Years students. Spring Nursery, located at Wellsprings
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Oxfam volunteers wanted ahead of this year's Glastonbury Festival
OXFAM is on the lookout for more volunteers to get involved with the charity for this year's Glastonbury Festival. The charity, established in 1942, works to 'overcome poverty by fighting the injustices and inequalities that fuel it'. It has