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Chiefs fight hard in defeat at home to Truro
Tribute South West Regional Two: Wellington Chiefs 10-24 Truro WELLINGTON Chiefs fought hard but were ultimately defeated at the weekend in their match at home against Truro. The match in the Tribute South West Regional Two ended 10-24 in favour
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Tangerines put in spirited performance despite defeat to Buckland
Toolstation Western League: Wellington 1-3 Buckland Athletic Wellington’s run of draws ended with defeat by play-off hopefuls Buckland Athletic at the Playing Field yesterday (Saturday, February 17th). The pitch had only just passed a morning
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Taunton Warriors win top of the table clash with Chew Valley
Counties 2 Tribute Somerset: Chew Valley 17-48 Taunton Warriors THE Taunton Warriors have continued on their winning form after an impressive victory over Chew Valley at the weekend, writes Mike Amos. It was a drizzly afternoon, and the playing
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Council makes 'heart-breaking' decisions to balance budget for 2024/25
STAFF cutbacks, cuts to services, increases to Council Tax, fees and charges, and selling assets are just some of Somerset's Council's plans to balance the budget for 2024/25. The council has voted through plans to set a balanced budget for the
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The Body Shop to shut half of its stores with seven closing from today
THE Body Shop has announced it will shut half its stores, with some closing from today (February 20). It comes as the retailer recently announced it entered administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk across 200 shops. The Body Shop
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More than 400 new homes planned for Frome's northern edge
Hundreds of new homes could be built near a popular Somerset rugby club under newly teased proposals. Land promoter Barwood Land entered into a promotion agreement in February 2021 surrounding around 85 acres (just over 34 hectares) of land on
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Taunton Town FC match called off following pitch inspection for third game in a row
TAUNTON Town FC's match has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch for a third consecutive game. The match against Chippenham Town FC set to go ahead tonight (Tuesday, February 20) has been postponed after a pitch inspection. A spokesperson
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‘High wait time’ to collect prescriptions at Boots a ‘temporary' issue
RESIDENTS experiencing “high wait time” to collect their prescriptions from a Boots pharmacy in Wellington after the closure of another branch, are being told the issue is “temporary”. The company closed its pharmacies next to the Wellington Medical
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Do you recognise this man? Police appealing for witnesses after CCTV cameras damaged
POLICE are appealing for anyone who may recognise the person pictured, who is wanted for questioning in connection to a criminal damage incident. The appeal follows an incident in Wells between 6-7pm on Monday, January 29 in the Harewell Walk,
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Gravity gigafactory: Plans to keep construction access road until 2039
A PLANNING application has been submitted to Somerset Council in relation to the planned Gravity giga-factory at the former Huntspill Energy Park near Bridgwater. It appears things are beginning to move forward with the factory's construction,
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New walking and cycling route to the Gravity site is slowly taking shape
IT could soon become much easier to cycle between Bridgwater town centre and the Gravity Enterprise Zone as various development projects move forward. The Bridgwater local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) was originally published
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Flood alerts in place for Somerset after Met Office issues another weather warning
SOMERSET has been hit with several flood alerts by the Environment Agency ahead of further heavy rain expected to douse the county from midnight tonight (Tuesday, February 20). The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Somerset, which
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Motorists told not to ignore Road Closed signs as flooding continues in Somerset
SOME roads in the Mendips are still impassable due to the recent heavy rain and subsequent flooding. Residents are urged not to attempt to pass Road Closed signs, as these are in place to keep you safe. A spokesperson from the Mendip Neighbourhood
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Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane’s sentence ‘unduly lenient’
THE Attorney General has confirmed she will ask the Court of Appeal to review the sentence handed to Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane, Flora Thompson, PA Home Affairs correspondent reports. Victoria Prentis said she will refer the sentence
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Three emergency road closures are currently in place after heavy rain
THREE roads are currently closed after being affected by the recent bad weather and heavy rain. Travel Somerset shared an update this morning (Tuesday, February 20) listing the following road closures: Langport to Muchelney Cutts
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Somerset County Cricket Club announces new official partner to appear on 2024 shirts
A BRIDGWATER-based business has been announced as a new official partner of Somerset County Cricket Club. Mouldex, a nationwide specialist mould and condensation control company found on Chedzoy Lane, have increased their involvement with the club
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Man charged in connection with suspected drug line in Taunton
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine in connection with a suspected drug line in Taunton. Marwan Aweys, of Farcroft Road, Birmingham, was also charged with one count of breaching
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'Children are a joy to capture': Mum sets up casting and photography business
WE all want to freeze time, especially when we have children. But what if we could capture those tiny hands and feet forever? One Taunton mum has taken it upon herself to do just that. Her aim is to capture the beauty of your little one not just