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HMRC debts cleared for Taunton Town and transfer embargo lifted
THE winding up petition placed on Taunton Town Football Club has been lifted after the debts owed have been paid. The football club confirmed as of Wednesday, February 21, the sums that were owed to HMRC have been paid in full resulting in the
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The charming 35-year-old family-run book shop in Taunton with over 15,000 books
A CHERISHED family-run and independent book shop in Taunton celebrates 35 years in town this year since being founded in 1989. Brendon Books, in Bath Place, is run by Lionel and Jo Ward and has seen generations of customers since first opening
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Somerset named worst in South West for domestic abuse crimes
Somerset has been named as the worst area in the South West for domestic abuse. That is according to a new study conducted by Personal Injury Claims UK. Research highlighted that approximately 60 domestic abuse crimes were occurring daily between
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Plans for 30 homes in desirable village refused after nearly four years
THOSE wishing to live in a desirable Somerset village will have to look elsewhere after plans for 30 new homes were refused. C. & P. Developments (Wedmore) Ltd. applied in July 2020 to build up to 34 new homes on the B3139 Wells Road in Wedmore
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'Residents are strongly urged to take action now' - flood warning for River Sheppey
RIVER levels on the River Sheppey are reportedly 'rising rapidly' as the Environment Agency has issued a flood warning. Areas most at risk reportedly include areas of Shepton Mallet and Croscombe. More specifically, around Charlton Viaduct,
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Work starts to convert old Wellington council offices to new high street banking hub
THE empty council offices on Fore Street in Wellington will soon become the town's new temporary banking hub. A temporary banking hub will be set up at 30 Fore Street whilst Cash Access UK, a not-for-profit company owned and funded by nine major
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Residents can have their say on study to reduce flood risk at Tondale Mill
WELLINGTON residents are invited to have their say on a study set up to reduce flood risk at Tonedale Mill. Somerset Council has commissioned Arup to prepare a Wellington Waterways Feasibility Study (WWFS), with the aim of proposing a vision for
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Rebecca Pow on RAAC issue, farming, and Nottingham killer’s sentence
WE ALL want to provide our children with the best start in life and this includes school provision. I’ve made ensuring we get the schools we need in Taunton Deane a priority since being elected. And so, I am thrilled that the Department for
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Large entry for Ladies Stableford at Taunton & Pickeridge GC
FOR the first time in a while the Ladies Section at Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club enjoyed spring like conditions for their Stableford Competition on Tuesday, which attracted a large entry. In the top division the winner was Louise Worth with
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Minehead to feature on first episode of new Somerset documentary starting next week
THE seaside town of Minehead will be one of many areas of Somerset to feature in a new Channel 5 documentary on the county which airs next week. The first episode of Somerset: Wonder Of The West Country, will be shown on Thursday, February 29
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Taunton care home invites public to tour facility at open day event
A care home in Taunton will be holding an open day for the community on March 16. Aria Care, a leading provider of elderly care services, invite the public to attend an event at Frethey House, Bishops Hull in Taunton. It will also hold an open
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The life and times of legendary non-league manager Craig Laird
In today’s modern-day world of superlatives, the term ‘legendary’ is an overused adjective but this description can ably describe Craig Laird’s football management prowess, writes Alan Cooper. It is well documented that Craig Laird could well have
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Local photographer to showcase pictures of floods from ten years ago
A SOMERSET-based photographer will exhibit her photos of the 'devastating' floods from 2013-14 to mark ten years since they took place. Matilda Temperley, a renowned local photographer, will showcase the photos at the Somerset Rural Life Museum
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Robot dog being tested on M5 in Somerset to end traffic jams
A ROBOT dog is being tested on the M5 in Somerset to assess embankments, roads, and bridges to end traffic jams, SWNS reports. Highways officials have unveiled a robot dog, called Spot, working on motorways and roadsides. Spot is being used
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Vitality Blast tickets now on sale for Somerset's home games in 2024
TICKETS are now on sale for the 2024 Vitality Blast at Somerset County Cricket Club. This is your chance to support the current champions of the competition as they look to become the first team to retain the title. The tickets vary in
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Oil heated households in Somerset calling on government to axe the tax
Oil heated households are calling on the government to axe the tax on renewable liquid heating fuels. They have written letters to chancellor Jeremy Hunt, urging him to make the change in his upcoming budget. He has been urged to bridge the
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Strong crowd enjoys latest meet at Taunton Racecourse
We held our mid February meeting on Tuesday on a warm afternoon with hazy sunshine was most welcome after the inclement weather we have experienced recently, writes Martin Higgs. A decent crowd enjoyed a cracking afternoon’s racing and we repeat
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'Flooding possible' in Taunton as more flood warnings and alerts issued for Somerset
UPDATE: A new flood warning has been issued for the River Sheppey - see below for details. SOMERSET has been hit with even more flood warnings and alerts by the Environment Agency this morning (Wednesday, February 21). Levels are expected to
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Jack Scadden and his crew are back from third leg of 164 stadium challenge
JACK Scadden and his crew are back home after completing the third leg of the 164 Stadium Challenge in aid of Children’s Hospice South West when they reached Exeter City on Sunday afternoon. The challenge Jack has set himself is to visit all the
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Key roads shut in Somerset this morning as rain continues to cause flooding chaos
TWO key roads are closed in Somerset this morning due to flooding brought about by heavy rain across the South West. The Old Wells Road which runs from West Shepton to Dinder near Wells is currently closed. The key road which links the two
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Clean energy company to restore and upgrade solar panel farm near Taunton
A LEADING clean energy technology company has secured a contract to repower and upgrade a solar farm near Taunton. Halse Solar Farm is a government subsidy accredited site that has developed significant performance and availability issues over
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Taunton Town's 'immediate priority' is to have winding up petition lifted
LAST week Taunton Town Supporters Association members met with some of the football club's directors for an update on proceedings. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the plans for the remainder of the season, both on the pitch performance wise
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Somerset sailor Bettine Harris sets sights on Olympic debut
SOMERSET sailing star Bettine Harris insists she will not buckle under pressure as she sets her sights on a dream Olympic debut, writes Jerome Coombe. After marginally missing the cut in last year’s test event, Axbridge’s Harris, 21, and partner
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Young college goalkeeper signs for Bristol City on two-year scholarship
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College (BTC) student Isaac Finch has signed a two-year scholarship with Bristol City FC. The 16-year-old goalkeeper has been with Team BTC since the start of his college journey and has credited the program with his speedy
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Newly appointed Somerset vice captain counting down days to the season
SOMERSET'S recently appointed vice captain Craig Overton is counting down until the start of the new season which gets underway in earnest with an away match in the championship against Kent at Canterbury on Friday 5th April, writes Richard Walsh.
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Charity ball likened to a 'Gatsbyesque party' raises £22k for Somerset hospice
AN impressive £22,000 has been raised at St Margaret’s Hospice Charity Ball. Over 270 elegantly dressed hospice supporters attended the event, which took place at Taunton School on February 16. Attendees were able to enjoy a three-course meal
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Taunton man opens up on his journey to type 2 diabetes remission
A Taunton man has opened up on his journey to type 2 diabetes remission. Tim Hill, a 48-year-old from Somerset, embraced the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission programme following his diagnosis. He has made remarkable progress towards remission
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WATCH: Protesters gather to oppose ‘devastating’ cuts to bus services
DOZENS of campaigners gathered in Wiveliscombe to protest plans to cut bus services on Saturday (February 17). The protest was organised by Somerset Bus Partnership with the RMT union. They warned that reducing the number 25 service, which