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Peacocks pumped 6-0 away from home at St Albans City
National League South: St Albans City 6-0 Taunton Town TAUNTON Town were on the receiving end of a pounding on Saturday (February 10) away from home against St Albans City. It was a day to forget for the Peacocks as they were outplayed by the
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Taunton car dealership inviting drivers to visit and learn about electric cars
A Taunton car dealership has sent out an invitation to drivers in the area to come along to their centre and learn about electric cars. Vertu Volvo Taunton on Priory Way is encouraging people to speak to their team if they are thinking of getting
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Parliamentary candidate vows to help threatened Somerset bus routes
GIDEON Amos, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Taunton and Wellington, has vowed to help save four threatened bus routes in the county. Buses of Somerset has said that routes 25, 28, 54, and 58 could be withdrawn or reduced without
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Somerset batter Andy Umeed selected for Scotland squad
Somerset batter Andrew Umeed has been selected in the Scotland Cricket squad for the upcoming tour of the UAE in February and March. Head of Performance, Steve Snell said: “Andy Umeed has a very strong connection with the national setup, even though
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Local Businesses Launch Net-Zero Taunton Initiative
MORE than 40 local businesses came together recently to launch a collaborative and supportive initiative to assist companies in their journey towards becoming net zero, writes Mel from the Taunton Green parents team. The brainchild of local business
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Modern, executive-style residence on the southern outskirts of Taunton
This substantial six double-bedroom residence is situated in a most favoured location off Trull Road on the southern outskirts of Taunton and is only one and a half miles away from the town centre. The detached executive-style property, built by
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The Somerset photographer who explores the night skies
Josh Dury is a self-confessed insomniac but it’s not really surprising since as a night photographer every minute in bed is potentially missing that perfect shot of the dark sky. Although only 26 years old, Josh has already been shortlisted twice
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Kids' play centre in Taunton that converts into adults' nights out after dark
ADULTS craving thrills and fun can head on down to an after dark venue in Taunton later this month. As the sun sets, Space Adventurers soft play centre transforms on Frobisher Way offers partygoers high-tech lighting, strobes, sound systems and
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Somerset wedding cake maker wins top industry award
SOMERSET-based Cake Design by Holly Miller has won the national 2024 Wedding Industry Award for Wedding Cake category. The accolade was presented to Holly Miller at a glamorous awards ceremony in London attended by well-known names and the creative
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Somerset MP hosts event to highlight mental health in agriculture
A SOMERSET MP hosted an event in the House of Commons to highlight mental health in agricuture earlier this week. Sarah Dyke, MP for Somerton and Frome, hosted the event to promote a campaign called Mind Your Head, which runs from February 12
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MP calls on Justice Secretary to increase double killer driver's jail term
SOMERTON and Frome MP Sarah Dyke is demanding a meeting with the Justice Secretary after the family of sisters killed by a speeding driver started a campaign to increase his sentence. Thomas Lenthall, 40, must serve at least two-thirds of a 10-
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Somerset toilet block 'generally in need of repair' goes under the hammer
A SOMERSET toilet block is set to be sold in an upcoming auction. The single storey toilet block, which can be found on Waterloo Road in Radstock, has a guide price of £5,000 -£15,000. The property, which has the potential for various uses
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62 lives lost in collisions on Avon & Somerset roads in 2023
AN average of one person died in collisions on roads in the Avon and Somerset patch each week last year, according to police figures. The force says 62 people were killed in collisions on roads in the area. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset
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Looking back to 2013 when theatre went into administration - thankfully it's now back
THE curtains came down on Taunton’s Brewhouse theatre and arts centre in February 2013 before it went into administration. (Fortunately a group of volunteers led to those curtains going back up again after a hiatus and is going strong today).
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Angel Heart and Rattlebox Theatre return with puppet show
Angel Heart and Rattlebox Theatre are set to return to Westbury-sub-Mendip Village Hall after a two-year break. The family puppet show will be held on March 8 at 6pm with tickets available from Westbury Village Stores. Prices range from £5
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Housing shortage nearing breaking point in South West England
A HOUSING crisis is fast looming in the South West, a group of chief executives from the region's largest housing associations have warned. Homes for the South West, an alliance of 12 associations that collectively possess more than 250,000 properties
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Apprentices at Leonardo get unexpected history lesson from 95-year-old veteran
A 95-year-old Yeovil resident recently gave Leonardo apprentices a walk down memory lane on the history of the site with his first-hand experiences. Keith Griffiths responded to his granddaughter's invite and revisited the site where he began his
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Get ready for fun-filled half term at Taunton Brewhouse
Taunton Brewhouse is set to welcome families for a week of programmes during February Half-Term on February 11. The programmes kick off with Framed!, an engaging family whodunnit packed with music, puppetry, and clowning. The presentation by
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Baskery's fiery performance set to light up The Vine Tree from March 9
Swedish trio, Baskery, will light up The Vine Tree, Frome, with their folk music on March 9. Known for energetic live shows and unique sound created on a six-string banjo, upright bass, acoustic and electric guitars, drums, and harmonies, the sisters