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Person taken to hospital after car hits road sign in Taunton town centre
A PERSON has been taken to hospital after a car hit a road sign in Taunton town centre. Officers were called to the scene of the incident on Billetfield at around 2.10pm this afternoon (February 19). They worked with the fire crews to organise
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'Vibrant' Glastonbury restaurant named one of UK's best brunch spots by top chef
A "vibrant" Glastonbury restaurant has been named one of the UK's best brunch spots according to top chefs. The Old Tannery was among the 28 names that were put forward by expert chefs in a list curated by The Times. Discussing the creation
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Officers seize knife from Somerset home
TWO police officers have seized a knuckleduster containing a flick knife seen on a kitchen sideboard in a home in Frome. The Mendip Neighbourhood Policing group said the two officers saw the knife while attending the address and speaking with the
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Campaigners oppose reductions to ‘vital’ bus service threatened by cash cuts
PROTESTERS have called for a rethink over proposed cuts to a “vital” bus service. Dozens of campaigners turned out in Wiveliscombe on Saturday morning (February 17) to protest reductions to the number 25 route that connects the town to Taunton
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Somerset pedestrians get on their bikes about the dangers of pavement cyclists
IN 2008, a dedicated police team announced its intention to stop Somerset cyclists from going on the pavement. At the time, Taunton town centre manager Lucy Ball announced that police would be tackling “irritating incidents” such as cyclists on
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80 new homes to be built in village near Taunton
DEVELOPER Lovell is bringing 80 new homes near Taunton after completing contracts on a £25 million, mixed-tenure development. Situated off Dene Road in Cotford St Luke, the development will consist of two, three, and four-bedroom properties, including
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‘I can hold my parents’ hands’: boy born with one hand receives Spider-Man bionic arm
A BOY from Burnham-on-Sea who was born with one hand is now Somerset's friendly neighbourhood spider-kid thanks to an innovative new bionic arm. Kaden, aged eight, was born without his left hand. Despite being offered plastic 'prosthetics'
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Emergency closures in place due to flood water
TWO of the emergency closures gates are now shut after the heavy rain that hit Somerset during the weekend. The gates at Langport Road and Cutts Road are now closed due to flood water, Travel Somerset said. The council’s traffic authority said
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Titans stuck at bottom of the table after defeat away at Rosslyn Park
National One Rugby: Rosslyn Park 38-14 Taunton Titans TAUNTON Titans were on the receiving end of yet another defeat at the weekend, this time away from home against Rosslyn Park, writes Hugh Duder. The match in the National One Rugby finished
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Flooding and disruption expected as weather warning issued for South West
RESIDENTS in the South West are being told that heavy rain may result in flooding and disruption on Wednesday (January 21). The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the region, from midnight until noon. The latest forecast said
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St Margaret's Hospice Care calls for leap year donations
ST Margaret's Hospice Care has launched a new initiative to mark the leap year in 2024. The Pay for an Extra Day Leap Year Appeal aims to raise vital funds so the charity can continue to provide care to those in need in Somerset. It costs St
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Animal welfare centre asks owner of ‘possible XL dog’ to come forward
AN ANIMAL welfare centre is asking for the owner of a possible XL bully dog to come forward as they “fear for the worst outcome”. St Giles Welfare said they found a possible XL type in the Glastonbury area and, due to the current restrictions on
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'Be prepared': several flood alerts issued across Somerset following heavy rain
SOMERSET has been subjected to heavy rain over the weekend, prompting several flood alerts to be issued by the Environment Agency. A yellow warning for rain issued by the Met Office was in place over the weekend, from 3pm on Saturday, February
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Police arrest 18-year-old following theft of items from Taunton shop
AN 18-year-old man has been arrested and released under investigation following a theft from a Taunton store. Police were called after 2.30pm on Friday, February 16 after a report was made about an alleged theft at an independent boutique. A number
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Tickets still available for England Women's match against Pakistan in Taunton
FANS of international cricket in Somerset must be getting excited as there is not long to wait until England Women return to the County Ground. They are set to take on Pakistan in a Women’s ODI at the Cooper Associates County Ground on Sunday,
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Family rescued from Taunton house fire
A FAMILY and their dog have been rescued from the window of a house in Taunton after a fire. Crews received reports of a fire in the downstairs of a house on Dorchester Road early this morning (Monday, February 19), at around 1.12am. The cause
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette
The Somerset County Gazette published 12 death notices last week. Every week, the Somerset County Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print,