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Ex-Somerset cricket captain took his own life - inquest concludes 13 years on
A FORMER Somerset cricket captain arrested on suspicion of sexual assault was “totally in despair” before jumping from the window of his hotel room in South Africa, an inquest held almost 13 years after his death has heard. Cricket journalist Peter
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Man admits to stabbing pensioner to death at his home in Somerset
A MAN has admitted to killing an 89-year-old pensioner in his Somerset home in 2023. James O'Connor, 44, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday, February 8. The court was told how O’Connor
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'Act now': flooding expected in areas of Somerset as alert upgraded to warning
THE Environment Agency has upgraded its earlier 'alert' to a 'warning' as flooding is now expected in areas near to Glastonbury and Street. River levels on the River Brue at Lovington due to the recent rainfall continued to rise this morning, and
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All pupils set to return to defective concrete school by summer term
THERE was good news for pupils at The Blue School, Wells, as they head into half term later today (Friday, February 9). Students, who have been home learning since "significant cracking amongst all concrete floors was discovered" was discovered
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Taunton operation: Arrests and 19 dangerous commercial and light goods vehicles
A TOTAL of 19 out of 26 commercial and light goods vehicles stopped during an operation in Taunton were taken off the road due to dangerous defects. During the initiative at Hankridge Farm last Thursday (February 1), police dealt with 26 traffic
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Tanker with thousands of pounds worth of milk on board stuck in Somerset floodwater
A TANKER said to be transporting thousands of pounds worth of milk is currently stranded in floodwater in a Somerset village. Flood alerts and warnings have been brandished all over the county today, including the village of Mudford, near Yeovil
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Junior doctors announce fresh strikes after government 'failed to meet deadline'
JUNIOR doctors will go on strike again later this month after the government "failed to improve pay". They will walk out between February 24 and 28, the British Medical Association has announced. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Rishi Sunak said
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The best supermarket pizza? I tested heaps of pepperonis to find a cheesy winner
PIZZA as we know it today originated in southwest Italy's Campania region, home to the city of Naples, around the 18th or early 19th century. Sounds quite fancy, doesn't it? Well, it has certainly developed over time into something, let's say,
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'Get on and deliver for people': Rishi Sunak on Somerset Council's financial crisis
RISHI Sunak has told Somerset Council to 'get on and deliver for people' amid its ongoing financial crisis. The Prime Minister spoke to BBC Radio Somerset this morning (Friday, February 9) and addressed the unitary council's £100m budget gap which
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Somerset campaign urges people to get tested for simple-to-treat 'silent killer'
PEOPLE across Somerset are being urged to get tested for a simple-to-treat 'silent killer'. High blood pressure, which causes more than half of all strokes and heart attack in Somerset, is quick and simple to diagnose and to treat. NHS Somerset
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New Pan-Asian restaurant opens TODAY in time for half term
A NEW Pan-Asian restaurant has opened at a Somerset venue - in time to treat the kids over half term. Chopstix is ready to welcome its first diners at its Butlin's home from today (Friday, February 9). It is set to be a popular choice for both
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Taunton town centre among areas issued with flood alerts and warnings across Somerset
SOMERSET has been subjected to torrential downpour since early Thursday morning, prompting several flood warnings and alerts to be issued by the Environment Agency. The River Tone looked full to the brim yesterday, and a flood alert has now been
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New sponsorship backs women's football at Bishops Lydeard
Bishops Lydeard Association Football Club (BLAFC) has announced a new sponsor that will support women’s football in the village. Barratt David Wilson Homes South West’s £650 sponsorship has enabled BLAFC to buy new kit for the Club’s Ladies structure
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Taunton RFC Ladies to return to action this weekend
Taunton RFC Ladies return to action this weekend with an away match in Andover. It is their first fixture since November last year and will be hoping to kick the year off with a win away from home on Sunday. Andover are looking to field a strong
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WANTED Somerset man ARRESTED following police appeal
POLICE have arrested a wanted man following an appeal carried on our County Gazette and Chard and Ilminster News websites. Earlier this week, Avon and Somerset Police put out the appeal for anyone seeing or knowing where Luke Hansford was to contact
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Order prohibits traffic from Taunton road for 58 days
TRAFFIC is to be prohibited from progressing along a 332-metre section of road in Taunton for 24 hours a day for 58 days. The closure will enable Wales and West Utilities to carry out gas mains replacement works, The order covers Broadlands
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Planned homes would cause 'intrinsic change of character' to area, residents claim
BUILDING nearly 100 new homes on the Somerset-Dorset border would cause an “intrinsic change of character” to this corner of the south west, local residents have claimed. The Crossman Group applied in December 2021 for permission to build up to
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Crucial Somerset Council meeting suspended after protest over war in Gaza
A CRUCIAL Somerset Council meeting was temporarily halted following a vocal protest against the war in Gaza. Somerset Council’s executive committee met at Deane House in Taunton on Wednesday morning (February 7) to discuss its budget proposals
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Two children beaten in 'unprovoked' assault by teenager in balaclava
TWO boys were assaulted by a teenager wearing a balaclava in a Somerset town on Wednesday, February 7. The children, aged eleven and 12, were walking home with two girls between 9pm and 9:30pm on Hitchin Lane in Shepton Mallet, before being subjected
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Somerset public services face 'very sobering' future as council budget day looms
SOMERSET taxpayers face a “very sobering” future for their public services as their local authority scrambles to avoid effective bankruptcy. Somerset Council published proposals in early-January to plug a budget gap of around £100m for the 2024
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Clinton Rogers: My Save Our Loos campaign after being diagnosed with prostate cancer
Newsflash… I have prostate cancer. It’s been caught early (for which I am eternally grateful) and my condition is being closely monitored while we decide what to do next. I mention this for two reasons. Firstly, to encourage all men - certainly