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Somerset couple quit their jobs to sail the ocean and live off-grid
A COUPLE from Somerset quit their jobs to sail across the Atlantic Ocean and spent 25 days at sea as they tried to find an alternative way of living. Bryony Palmer, a wilderness medicine specialist nurse from Taunton who had attended The Castle
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Man arrested after ‘acting suspiciously, offering children a lift’
A MAN is in custody after "acting suspiciously and offering children a lift in Williton". Police were called to the incident at around 6.40pm yesterday (Monday, February 12), after the children ran home and informed their parents, and arrested
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Police appeal after car seen speeding off from suspected arson attack
POLICE are treating a car fire in a Somerset village in the early hours as an arson attack. Officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Coleford, near Frome. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said the car, which was parked
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Day to remember at Titans as 160 former players attend reunion
SATURDAY was a day to remember for Taunton Rugby Club both on and off the field. The occasion started with the always excellent Pre Match Carvery that was attended by more that 300 people, which included 160 former players one of the largest gatherings
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Taunton Town confirm chairman Kevin Sturmey is 'off sick for foreseeable future'
TAUNTON Town Football Club has confirmed that chairman Kevin Sturmey is 'off sick' at the moment and won't return for the foreseeable future. A club spokesperson confirmed the news to the County Gazette earlier today (February 13). They said
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Taunton Town's match against Torquay tonight postponed due to waterlogged pitch
TAUNTON Town's Tuesday night match against Torquay United in the National League South has been postponed. The news comes after the club organised a pitch inspection earlier today and the recent weather had left the pitch at Wordsworth Drive with
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Best supermarket deals for a Valentine’s date night in Taunton
Enjoy these 7 local Superstore deals for a Valentine’s date night in Taunton. Lidl The cheapest is not always the worst and Lidl, like their bakery section, may surprise some people. All the options are frozen foods which isn’t ideal, and it
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'Hawk-kestrel manouvres' - thousands of starlings over Taunton
IS it a hawk...or starlings striking a predatory pose in an attempt to scare off their enemies? This amazing once-in-a-lifetime photograph was captured by hawk-eyed County Gazette chief photographer Geoff Hall as thousands of starlings gathered
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Full list of finalists in Somerset Business Awards 2024
THE finalists have been announced for the prestigious Somerset Business Awards 2024, after judges spent hours visiting the shortlisted entries and whittling them down to a final few. The awards are run annually by Somerset Chamber of Commerce and
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Wellington vinyl shop selected for Record Store Day
A RECORD store that opened last year has been the only one between Bristol and Exeter to be selected for Record Store Day. The 303 Records shop, based in Wellington, was accepted for the prestigious event. The store originally opened outside
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Rape crisis centre 'not surprised' by misconduct of Somerset POs in To Catch a Copper
THE CEO of a rape and sexual abuse charity has said she is 'not surprised' by the actions of Avon and Somerset Police officers in the new Channel 4 documentary, To Catch a Copper. SARSAS, a rape crisis centre, feels specialist training should be
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Air Cadets veteran hangs up uniform after more than 50 years’ service
A Wells Air Cadets veteran has hung up his uniform for the last time after more than 50 years’ service. Flight Lieutenant John Heath joined the 1955 (City of Wells) Squadron in 1971 because he was interested in aircraft. His father had been a cadet
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Up for rent: Your chance to take on chocolatier business and 'factory' near Taunton
A 'HIGHLY-RATED' chocolatier business and associated 'factory' near Taunton have gone up for rent after the company closed in January 2023. Discover Chocolate, based at Deanscross Farm, in Lydeard St Lawrence near Taunton, specialised in producing
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Speculation Glastonbury Festival has offered Stevie Wonder Sunday headline
STEVIE Wonder is the "outright favourite" to perform in the Sunday headline slot at this year's Glastonbury Festival, according to an online betting site. For Once in His Life and without a hint of Superstition, speculation is rife that the veteran
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Car hits historic gate post which featured in iconic BBC comedy
A HISTORIC gate post part of a Grade II listed building where an iconic BBC comedy was filmed has been damaged by a car. Last Sunday (February 11) a car hit the historic post of one of the lodge houses part of the Cricket St Thomas Estate, where
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Scores take the plunge as Taunton Swimathon returns after four-year break
ORGANISERS are already planning for next year after the Taunton Swimathon was back at the weekend following a four-year gap. Christine Briggs, of the organising committee said it was "great to be back again", even though the event wasn't so big
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'Complete rebuild' for school in Taunton with faulty concrete
A SCHOOL in Taunton where RACC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) was discovered is to be given a full upgrade. The Department for Education has announced that Selworthy Special School is one of many schools nationwide to receive the go ahead
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Urgent police appeal to find missing Somerset teenager
POLICE have issued an urgent appeal to find a teenage boy missing from Somerset since the weekend. They are asking for the public's help to find Segun, aged 15, who was last seen in Castle Cary on Saturday (February 12). Segun, who is also
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Rotten floor, flooding, mould, rust in disabled mum-of-three's rented home
A DISABLED mum-of-three says her sheltered housing home has seen her hospitalised twice - including falling through the floor and a ceiling collapsing on her head. Victoria Parkhill, 45, has been living in the Watchet property after an accident
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Former Taunton men's club to be turned into housing
A FORMER working man's club is set to be converted into a home. A planning application is seeking change of use permission of 17 Trinity Street from part residential and part community use to full residential use. The property housed Holy Trinity
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Somerset author to discuss debut novel at Taunton bookshop
A Somerset author is coming to a Taunton bookshop to talk about her debut novel. Jennie Godfrey will be at Waterstones to discuss The List of Suspicious Things. The book, published by Penguin on February 15, tells an insightful tale set in
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Taunton duo launch men's mental health support group
Two Taunton men have started a group to help other men deal with mental health issues and are raising funds for a local charity. Dave Mann and his neighbour Chris Manley launched Somerset MenTalk Group in June 2023. They aim to combat the mental
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Explore the secret science behind WWII in Fleet Air Arm Museum talk
The secret science that turned the tide of the Second World War is being retold in a talk event at the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Award-winning Times journalist and science editor, Tom Whipple, will deliver the lecture on March 15 to mark British Science
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'It belongs in Wales' - Taunton residents still unsure on dragon sculpture
One year on from the unveiling of the dragon sculpture in Taunton town centre, it's safe to say the reaction remains quite mixed. The High Street's towering dragon, as much loved by some as it is loathed by others, was unveiled a year ago on February
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Somerton and Frome MP welcomes £1.85 billion defence contract
Local MP Sarah Dyke has welcomed the £1.85 billion defence contract awarded to a firm with a site in Somerset. The Ministry of Defence has announced a new 15-year deal with Thales to maximise the Royal Navy’s sea days. Thales boasts a large
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Members of the public being recruited for police misconduct panel hearings
MEMBERS of the public are being sought to join panels sitting in police misconduct hearings. Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford wants to recruit people to be independent panel members. It comes as the Government announces
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Frome author's new love story explores 150 year family curse
A Frome author has announced a new book that tells the story over 150 years of a family cursed to lose their true love. The latest work from Keith Stuart, of A Boy Made of Blocks and BBC Two's The Frequency of Us fame, is titled Love Is A Curse
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Unique theatre show at Taunton Brewhouse shines a light on hearing loss
A unique theatre show which explores the experiences of hearing loss is coming to Taunton Brewhouse this month. Shush, a bold new piece from Thimble Theatre & Tit For Tat Circus, will be staged on February 17. Supported by Arts Council England
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DEFRA tours Mendip Hills Landscape and Mendip Activity Centre
Mendip Activity Centre hosted the secretary for the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on February 1. Tamara Finkelstein's visit was an opportunity to display the efforts towards preserving the nationally important Mendip