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Martin Lewis reveals the 'cheapest way to pay' for energy Ofgem price cap falls
MARTIN Lewis has said energy bills are "still too expensive" as energy regulator Ofgem lowered its price cap for April, reducing the average household energy bill by £238. The Money Saving Expert was reacting to the move from Ofgem, which will
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How to report a missing DWP cost of living payment if you have not received £299
MORE than seven million homes should have received a £299 cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in recent weeks. Payments of the final cost of living boost of the financial year began on February 6, with those in
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Two people injured as man arrested after assault in Somerset town
A MAN has been arrested and then released on conditional bail after two people were injured in an assault in Frome. The incident happened in Cork Street on Saturday, February 11, when a woman was punched multiple times after an argument with a
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Peacocks back in action away from home against Dartford
AFTER two whole weeks without a match, Taunton Town are set to return to action on Saturday, February 24 away from home against Dartford. The match in the National League South will kick off at 3pm at the Princes Park Stadium on Saturday and for
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'People are amazing': Taunton McDonald's worker gives breakfast to homeless man
A GENEROUS worker at a branch of McDonald's in Taunton has been recognised and praised for giving breakfast to a homeless man. Terry Harding, who witnessed the act of goodwill, offered to buy the man outside East Street McDonald's a cup of coffee
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Mum of Taunton teenager 'so proud' after successful audition for musical in Belfast
A TEENAGER from Taunton who has worked tirelessly on his theatre skills since childhood has had his hard work pay off. Bruno Sherwood, who turns 17 today (Friday, February 23), has been selected to perform in a huge musical theatre production in
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Major crash exercise puts navy, police, fire and ambulance services to the test
SOMERSET's emergency services were recently put to the test by the Royal Navy at RNAS Yeovilton, alongside its own emergency response team. A major crash exercise was held at the airfield near Yeovil on Wednesday, February 21, which saw Avon and
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Farmer travels 16 miles every day as bridge has been closed for TWO YEARS
A FARMER in Somerset has had to travel a 16-mile round trip to visit his cattle for the last two years after a bridge closed and never re-opened. Willow Farm Bridge, situated in Burrowbridge (between Taunton and Glastonbury), was closed following
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Resident’s concerns over tree removal in Taunton prompts investigation
A TAUNTON resident has raised safety concerns after a tree was cut down as part of a development on Galmington Road in Taunton. The resident contacted Somerset Council to check whether or not the developer at this site had permission to remove
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Eight swans who were contaminated in oil are washed and released by Somerset team
EIGHT swans who had been contaminated in oil have been released by West Hatch's RSPCA team. On January 12, RSPCA frontline officers, Swan support staff and representatives from the Maritime Volunteer service rescued the swans from a river next
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Over £1 million stolen from two women in Somerset as part of cryptocurrency scam
TWO women from Somerset are among six innocent people who had a total of nearly £8 million stolen from them by falling victim to a high-profile fraud and money laundering scam. On Wednesday, February 21, eight people were arrested after being suspected
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‘It was lovely to be able to catch up with Angela Rippon backstage at Strictly’
THE ever youthful and ever-so-bendy (you’ll know if you’ve watched Strictly Come Dancing!) Angela Rippon is a remarkable woman. And we do have something in common. Not being remarkable, you understand, but the fact that we both once worked for
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‘Please keep using these services’: reactions as four vital bus routes are saved
FOUR crucial bus services in Somerset have been safeguarded for the next 12 months following a deal at the eleventh hour between the council and the operator. First Bus South, which operates Buses of Somerset, had threatened to withdraw the 25,
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Fleet Air Arm Museum launches new app featuring years of history
The Fleet Air Arm Museum has launched a new app featuring over 100 years of Royal Navy history. The museum, part of The National Museum of the Royal Navy, has joined Bloomberg Connects. It allows visitors to engage with over 250 global institutions
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How a pair of sturdy slippers helped a pensioner regain her confidence after falls
A PENSIONER from a Somerset town regained her confidence after a serious fall with the help of a pair of shoes designed to help her feel safe. North Petherton resident Sylvia Selway, who is in her early eighties, had two significant falls that
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How did Somerset councillors react to the budget proposals?
SOMERSET Council's balanced budget has been met with some backlash from some councillors. At the meeting on Tuesday in Bridgwater there were even protestors outside the venue, and on top of that, the meeting was a fractious affair, with Conservative