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Driver airlifted to hospital after ‘serious collision’ with lorry near Taunton
A DRIVER has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being involved in a “serious collision” with a lorry near Taunton. The emergency services remain at the scene on the A358 at Hatch Beauchamp, between the road's junctions
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Police shut A358 in both directions near Taunton after collision
POLICE have closed the A358 near Taunton because of a collision. The road is closed at Hatch Beauchamp and Travel Somerset – the council's roads information service – says it is expecting it to be shut for “some time”. Avon and Somerset Police
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The Body Shop staff in Taunton shocked by administration news
THE Body Shop has collapsed into administration in the UK, in a move that puts more than 2,200 jobs at risk. The cosmetics brands first high street store hit Brighton in 1976 and the company currently has around 3,000 stores in more than 70 countries
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Transport workers union to protest for 'decent bus services' in Somerset
A TRANSPORT workers' union (RMT) will be taking part in a rally this weekend to oppose significant reductions to a Somerset bus route. First South’s bus routes 54 (Yeovil to Taunton), 58 (Yeovil to Wincanton), 25 (Taunton to Wiveliscombe & Dulverton
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LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards
Newsquest Media Group’s digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at the Microsoft Partner Awards. The Microsoft awards recognise digital marketing partners who go above and beyond to uncover hidden opportunities
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Man who filmed himself drink-driving before fatal crash has sentence increased
A DRIVER who videoed himself admitting he was drunk at the wheel before he killed a woman in a crash has had his prison sentence increased by the Court of Appeal, Callum Parke, PA's law reporter, writes. Anton Hull was jailed for six years at Taunton
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Local author to release 'daring' sequel to popular children's gothic picture book
A LOCAL author has announced the second instalment in her series of cautionary tales for children will hit shelves later this month. Issy Emeney moved to Somerset 23 years ago, living primarily in and around the Cheddar area - her newest book will
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Choral society to perform concert of music for Faith Hope & Love
WELLINGTON Choral Society will be performing a concert of music for Faith Hope & Love next month. The concert will take place on Saturday, March 23 2024 at 7pm at St John the Baptist Church. The programme will include: Mass in D, by Dvorak
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Somerset Community Choir raises over £1000 for Palestine
On Sunday 11th February, a team of Somerset choir leaders came together to get the local community singing at the CICCIC centre in Taunton, raising money for Medical Aid for Palestinians in the process. The choir is organised and lead by Catherine
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Work to repair collapsed embankment ‘progressing well’
WORK to repair a collapsed embankment in Exmoor is currently underway. Somerset Council is repairing the embankment next to the B3224 in Exmoor and said work is progressing well. The damage was caused by bad weather just over two years ago
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Taunton St Andrews CC net sessions get underway this Sunday
AS the new cricket season starts to get ever closer Taunton St Andrews indoor nets are about to start this coming weekend. Junior hardball nets begin on Sunday 18th February at the King’s College cricket hub begin for ‘older’ ( hardball ) juniors
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Ladies Section at Taunton and Pickeridge take part in a Texas Scramble
The weather deterred many golfers but despite the far from favourable conditions on Tuesday a dozen brave members of the Ladies Section at Taunton and Pickeridge ventured out onto the course to take part in a Texas Scramble. At the end of the competition
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Further rain could bring disruption to Somerset with yellow warning in place
A "PERIOD of heavy rain” could bring disruption to the South West, the Met Office has said. The latest forecast is warning residents in Somerset and the South West of a yellow warning for rain tomorrow (Thursday, February 15). The Met Office
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Prenuptial agreements rise as more couples value ‘long-term financial planning’
Across the UK, marriage is changing with more people wanting a pre-nuptial agreement (PNA) signed. PNAs are going from hushed conversations behind closed doors of the rich and famous, to becoming as normal as an everyday conversation. Before
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'There's plenty of fight left' says Dray after Taunton's difficult week
TAUNTON Town suffered their biggest defeat of the season at St Alban's and slipped closer to the relegation places in the National League South. Currently the Peacocks sit in 20th spot on 33 points, and it seems the tough period on the pitch is
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Town council to pay for three services at risk after unitary’s financial emergency
TAUNTON Town Council agreed to subsidise three services that could have been scrapped due to the unitary authority’s financial emergency. At a full town council meeting held yesterday (Tuesday, February 13) councillors agreed to pay for the following
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Sophie Luff enjoying a successful campaign for Parramatta in Australia
SOMERSET cricket star Sophie Luff has once again been spending her winter playing cricket in Australia's summer season. The Western Storm Captain has returned to represent Parramatta for the second year running and from all reports has been enjoying
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Town council in Somerset launches campaign to tackle 'widespread' dog faeces problem
A TOWN council in Somerset is launching A Dog Fouling Awareness Campaign to encourage locals to pick up after their dogs. Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council hopes to highlight that dog fouling is a human problem and remind dog owners
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Week of personal bests for runners at Running Forever RC
THIS weekend there were two major events which Running Forever Running Club members participated in and supported from the side-lines, the Exeter half marathon and the Portland marathon. The Exeter half occurred on both the Saturday and Sunday
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Busy week for Blue Flames boxers once again
IT was another busy week for the boxers at Blue Flames ABC as they have taken to fights across Europe, from Sweden to Liverpool and Plymouth. On Monday, Taylor flew back from Sweden after wining two unanimous bouts and getting gold at the Golden
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A look at the week in horse racing from Martin Higgs
THE weather played its part again last weekend with Newbury being the only meeting to survive on Saturday along with Exeter on Sunday. That was enough for the enthusiast though and crowd favourite Shishkin returned to form by winning the Betfair
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Park party funds free fish and chips for villagers aged 60 to 104
CREECH St Michael hosted a free fish and chips lunch for the over 60s in the village hall - with the oldest guest aged 104. More than 110 locals enjoyed the community event, with lunch cooked by mobile caterer Layz Ricks. The village wall was
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Last few properties for sale on new 42-home development
HERE'S your chance to buy a detached new build home with the final countdown on for Elan Homes in Glastonbury. The homebuilder has enlisted property agents Killens to market the last few homes at its Avalon development. Elan regional sales
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LibDems and Conservatives clash over county financial crisis
TAUNTON LibDems have launched a petition calling for the government to end “council tax unfairness” and increase funding for children and adult care. LibDem-run Somerset Council has declared a financial emergency, saying it was one of many councils
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Taunton businesses team up to launch men's mental health sessions
Two Taunton businesses have teamed up to offer a new kind of group that aims to help men with both their physical and mental health. Applebees Health and Channel Adventure, situated in French Weir Park, have started the "#unstoppable" program.
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Region leaders meet in Somerset to focus on critical national issues
The South West's senior leaders met in Somerset to discuss how the region can lead and deliver for the UK economy. The Great South West Partnership Board, housing leaders of industry, local authorities and universities met at Firepool Digital Innovation
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Somerset Council appoints new engagement ranger to Ham Hill
SOMERSET Council has appointed a new engagement ranger at Ham Hill thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Jasmine Ely has taken on the role, joining the council's Countryside Team. This position, funded by The National Lottery Heritage