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Taunton Town to hold Truro City's remaining home games in ground share deal
TAUNTON Town FC has announced a new groundshare deal with Truro City which will see the Cornish side play the remainder of their home games in Somerset. For the rest of the 2023-24 National League South Truro's home ground will be Wordsworth Drive
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Police appeal to find missing 50-year-old woman last seen in Glastonbury
POLICE are “concerned” for a missing 50-year-old woman who was last seen in Glastonbury. Avon and Somerset Police said Carol was last seen on Wednesday, January 24, and are now appealing for the public’s help to find her. A spokesperson said
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MP reacts to Government plans to improve access to NHS dentists
TAUNTON Deane MP Rebecca Pow has welcomed the launch of the Conservative Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan, as part of its long-term plan to improve access to NHS dentistry and deliver on the Prime Minister’s commitment to cut waiting lists.
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Somerset A-road blocked both ways due to collision
3:54pm Delays likely Travel Somerset has reported that delays are likely. If you can, you should use an
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70s and 80s Ska and reggae 'icons' will visit Somerset on UK tour later this month
AN 'iconic' band from the 70s and 80s will visit Somerset as part of their UK tour later this February. The Beat will be coming to Frome’s Cheese & Grain on Saturday, February 24 to energise audiences with some of the most famous ska and reggae
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Upgrades to Yeovil Crematorium indefinitely on hold due to budget cuts
UPGRADES to one of Somerset’s crematoriums are indefinitely on hold in light of the precarious finances of the unitary council. Yeovil Crematorium, located on Bunford Lane in the west of the town, was completed in 1970 and currently handles around
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Seven week closure of 457-metre stretch of Taunton road during gas works
TRAFFIC will be prohibited from using a 457-metre stretch of road in Taunton 24 hours a day for a total of 47 days. An order will prevent vehicle being driven along Lipe Hill Lane from the junction with Queensway to the junction with Higher Comeytrowe
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Former farm converted to holiday destination in Somerset is among South West's best
A FORMER farm which has been converted into the ultimate holiday site in Somerset has been nominated in three categories at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards. The Middlewick, in Glastonbury, is a finalist in the following categories:
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Taunton man jailed for possessing a knife in the town
A TAUNTON man has been jailed for possessing a knife in a public place in the town Dale Joshua Simpson, 29, of Eastbourne Terrace, pleaded guilty at Taunton Magistrates' Court to having a sharp kitchen knife on him "without good reason or lawful
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Transfer embargo placed on Taunton Town FC for non-compliance
THE National League has placed a transfer embargo on Taunton Town Football Club as of this month after they have not complied with league finance regulations. It has been issued as the football club was issued a winding-up petition last month
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Peacocks Supporters Trust launch fundraiser
AN official funding page for Taunton Town (Peacocks) Supporters Association has been set up through GoFundMe. Currently, the fundraising efforts have raised over £800 for the trust to help them with their aim of strengthening the links between
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School sponsors young cricketer on trip to Sri Lanka
Pyrland School in Taunton is sponsoring one of its Year 10 students, James Hibbert, who has been selected by Somerset County Cricket Club’s Academy for an U15 Player Pathway tour of Sri Lanka from 7th to February 19th February 2024. For the past
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'Jinxed' award-winning restaurant hoping to bring back the good times
THE owner of a "jinxed" village restaurant is hoping all her problems are behind her now. Podshavers reopened in Bishops Lydeard last weekend following a few weeks' break - only for road closed signs to appear at both ends of the village. But
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Tributes to 16-year-old killed in vehicle collision
A GRIEVING family have paid tribute to their teenage "shining star" who died following a road traffic collision. Annie Kingdon, 16, from Porlock, who was a passenger in a car, died at the scene of the crash on the A39 near Minehead at 7pm last
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Tough period ahead for Taunton Titans as they try to avoid relegation
Without a game at the weekend, the Taunton Titans fell to the bottom of the National One Rugby table as both teams around them recorded wins. It was a catch-up weekend for teams who had missed games earlier in the season, and while it was good
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Heavy rain to ‘bring possibility of disruption’ across the South West
THE South West is likely to be hit by heavy rain in the next two days, the Met Office has reported. A yellow weather warning for heavy rain will be in place for Somerset and the South West from 2am tomorrow, Thursday, February 8, until 6am on Friday
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Pow on YMCA, vapes, cricket, dentists and cost of living money
LET me start by sending heartful good wishes on behalf of people across our constituency to His Majesty King Charles III for a full and speedy recovery following news of his illness which was issued in a statement from Buckingham Palace this week.
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First February meet at Taunton Racecourse a big success
We were delighted to stage racing on Tuesday following the disappointment of losing our popular January Saturday meeting to frost. The crowd enjoyed seven races and some excellent racing. The Doyen Chief took the first division of the Racing TV
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Flood alert issued for areas surrounding Somerset town following heavy rainfall
A FLOOD alert has been issued which could impact areas surrounding Glastonbury. Following the heavy rainfall which took place last night (Tuesday, February 6), water levels have risen on the River Brue. The Gov.UK website says that the areas
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Outgoing Ladies captain thanked for her service as new captain takes over at Enmore
AFTER several weeks of inclement weather normal service resumed at Enmore Park Golf Club on Saturday when they hosted a Pro Shop Stableford, which attracted 82 entries. At the end of the competition it was Robert Stafford with 42 points who was
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Property expert discusses probate delays after they soar to fifteen weeks
A grant of probate is the crucial legal document required to sell the home or assets of a person who has died. According to official statistics, the average waiting time for a grant has soared year on year from nine weeks to fifteen whilst lawyers
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'Seed to Sawmill' tree nursery providing sustainable timber for countryside furniture
THE High Sheriff of Somerset paid a special visit to key Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) sites to tour its tree nursery and public rights of way furniture making operation. Robert Drewett was shown around the ‘Seed to Sawmill’ operation at
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Former Somerset batter and keeper back coaching Academy players
FORMER Somerset player Alex Barrow has been involved with coaching the young cricketers on the Academy for several years now, primarily working with the batters and the ‘keepers, which he is thoroughly enjoying, writes Richard Walsh. “I work with
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Bus routes could be at risk ‘without ongoing support’
THE future of four Somerset bus services could be at risk as the operator said their routes could be reduced or withdrawn without the ongoing financial support. The 25, 28, 54, and 58 services run by Buses of Somerset were supported by Somerset
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Highridge win Somerset Walking Cricket Indoor League
SOMERSET Cricket Foundation’s newly formed Walking Cricket Indoor League concluded it’s inaugural competition at the Indoor Centre at the CACG on Friday 2nd February. There were four hubs involved: Taunton, Yeovil, Highbridge and Weston Super
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County Gazette readers can subscribe for just £5 for 5 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Hot yoga and boutique fitness studio opens in Taunton this weekend
A HOT yoga and boutique fitness studio in Taunton town centre is opening its doors this weekend. Nourish, in the multi-million pound Coal Orchard development off St James Street, is holding special launch classes on Saturday and Sunday, February
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Farming business wins THIRTEEN Taste of the West Awards
A FARMING business is celebrating after winning 13 Taste of the West Awards. Somer Valley Farms, who sell meat and more at their butchers shop at Knoll Farm, Peasedown St John, won 11 awards for meat products and two for their craft beer.
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Taunton author releases first book of original poems
A Taunton author wants to bring poetry back into the lives of many with the release of his first book of original poems. Paul Edward Skirton has made significant strides with Everything is Smoke. He began writing later in life, and the inspiration
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Taunton school tops list of hardest primaries to get into in Somerset
A TAUNTON primary school is the most oversubscribed in Somerset, new figures from the Department for Education have revealed. The data shows how many places schools offered compared to the number of first-preference applications they received for