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Lib Dem ‘delighted’ Taunton Town Council will pay for services after financial crisis
THE LibDem parliamentary candidate said he is “delighted” that Taunton Town Council voted to pay for three services that could have been scrapped due to the unitary’s council financial crisis. Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow, however, said the Liberal
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Dunster Winter Festival to rise from the ashes of Dunster by Candlelight
DUNSTER will launch a new winter festival to replace Dunster by Candlelight, an annual event that was held over 37 years but will not return. The name ‘Dunster Winter Festival’ was suggested by Gaynor Gough. It was chosen from almost 150 entries
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Arrest after 'assault' left man hospitalised with 'serious injuries'
A MAN has been arrested following a “serious assault” near North Petherton earlier this week. A 47-year-old has been arrested after reports of an altercation in Wilstock Village on Thursday, February 15. A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital
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Emergency resurfacing work to close M5 near Taunton
NATIONAL Highways is advising drivers travelling on the M5 southbound in the South West to allow extra time for their journeys ahead of emergency repairs taking place tomorrow night (February 17) at junction 25 near Taunton. A carriageway defect
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Taunton Town FC vs Maidstone United postponed due to waterlogged pitch
TAUNTON Town FC's game against Maidstone United set to take place tomorrow (Saturday, February 17) has been called off because of recent heavy rain. A spokesperson for the club said: "Tomorrow's match with Maidstone United has been postponed due
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Amazing value for money - I had lunch from a charming independent sandwich bar
I WAS out and about today when I noticed a shop window which hadn't caught my eye before. The shop in question - Daniel's & Co - a small and charming sandwich bar and café positioned neatly on Queen Street in Wells. I stepped inside hoping
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Director of successful new pork-based eatery in Taunton hopes to expand franchise
THE director of a successful pork-based takeaway which opened in Taunton last summer hopes to branch out to other areas, and is looking for potential new operators of the Taunton branch. Jamie Lyones opened Forkin Porkin in the Orchard Shopping
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Over 30% of cancer patients in Somerset wait longer than 62-day target for treatment
A THIRD of cancer patients in Somerset are forced to wait more than the NHS's 62-day target before their treatment begins, data shows. From December 14, 2023, the cancer waiting time statistics were updated to reflect the new operating framework
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Another heavy rain weather warning issued for the South West
THE Met Office has issued a new weather warning as more heavy rain could hit the South West this weekend. The yellow warning for rain will be in place over the weekend, from 3pm tomorrow (Saturday, February 17) to 6pm on Sunday (February 18).
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Nutritionist explains how to keep your Vitamin D levels up in the winter
A NUTRIONIST has explained how you can keep your Vitamin D levels up in the winter months. You might already know that our bodies turn sunlight on our skin into Vitamin D without us having to anything at all. However, we might need to consider
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Thousands to receive new £299 cost of living payment from today - are you eligible?
THOUSANDS of families will receive a £299 cost of living cash boost from today. Eligible households, in receipt of tax credits and no other qualifying benefits, will receive the final cost of living payment of the year over the next week. HMRC
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Rock legends Status Quo to play in Vivary Park this summer
ROCK legends Status Quo will play in Taunton this summer as part of the Live in Somerset bank holiday concerts. The band, which formed in 1962, will return to Vivary Park this August as confirmed by the organisers this morning (Friday, February
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Tough battle against in form Maidstone up next for Taunton Town
WEATHER and pitch conditions permitting, Taunton Town are set to return to Wordsworth Drive this weekend as they host Maidstone United. The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, February 17 and will provide a tough challenge for the Peacocks as the
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Property expert explains bungalow shortages across Somerset
New research reveals that bungalow construction has dropped to account for just 1.2% of all new-build completions. The latest available data shows that there are around 1.8 million bungalows in England, accounting for just 7.6% of the nation’s
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Farm safety event on managing cattle on footpaths in Cannington
Farmers have the opportunity to get advice on managing cattle on land crossed by footpaths at a farm safety event in Cannington. Experts in agricultural activities, including the safe handling of all-terrain vehicles, tractors, and a cattle crush
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Clinton Rogers: ‘Thank you to people who contacted me with messages of support’
I WANT to start this week with a huge thank you to all those people (and there were quite a few of you) who took the trouble to contact me, either through email or social media, with messages of support following my public announcement that I had early
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Hestercombe House and Gardens gains full museum accreditation
Hestercombe House and Gardens in Taunton has been awarded full museum accreditation. The historically significant site, home to over 3000 objects related to its past owners and designers, had its status recognised by Arts Council England. Gaining
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New BBC award celebrates community animals making a difference
BBC has launched a new award at the Make A Difference Awards to honour animals that are making a difference in their communities. This means that BBC Radio Somerset listeners can now put a spotlight on their furry friends. Animals, who have