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Hundreds of runners join the Hestercombe Humdinger
BACK in 2010, nearly 370 runners joined the third Hestercombe Humdinger. The event was organised by Taunton’s Running Forever Running Club and included a £50 incentive for breaking the course record helped attract a large and competitive field
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12-hour yellow warning for rain issued for the South West
A NEW weather warning for rain has been issued for the South West as heavy downpours could again cause disruption and flooding tomorrow (Sunday, February 25). The Met Office said the warning will be in place from 6am to 6pm. Their latest forecast
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Police seize and remove a stolen caravan causing obstruction
A STOLEN caravan that has been obstructing a road in Frome has been seized and removed by the police. Residents reported the caravan on Brunel Way to the police saying it was causing obstruction. On further checks, police said the vehicle was
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Remembering when a brave passerby saved a hotel from burning down
IN 2019, a passerby managed to stop a fire from burning down a hotel in Axbridge. Two fire engines from Cheddar and Burnham-on-Sea attended following a call from a resident staying at The Oakhouse Hotel, who had reported alarms sounding in the
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Modern, red-brick residence on a three acre plot on the fringes of Langport
This substantial, modern, red-brick residence stands on grounds totalling three acres on the fringes of Langport, England’s smallest market town. The centre of Langport can be reached via an attractive riverside walk and the house is some 700 metres
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New EV charging points planned for busy roundabout near Taunton
A PETROL station near Taunton has submitted plans to install electric vehicle charging points. BP currently operates a popular petrol station on the A358 Cross Keys, on the western edge of Taunton just off the main road to Williton. To enhance
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Council could still go bankrupt within 12 months despite passing balanced budget
SOMERSET Council could still declare bankruptcy within the next 12 months despite managing to pass a balanced budget. Protesters gathered outside the Canalside in Bridgwater on Tuesday morning (February 20) as councillors came together to set the
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Independent property advisor shares the importance of LPAs
Naming a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is often associated with the elderly. But it could provide vital protection and peace of mind at every life stage. An LPA gives someone you trust the ability to make decisions on your behalf if you’re unable
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Mark Wall: ‘The hound loves her blankets’
The hound loves her blankets. She has a collection to rival the most conscientious of philatelists or the hardest working, longest travelled gunzel. Some are for relaxation, others for warmth, a favoured few join her at night to assist sleeping
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Award-winning Somerset musician is one step closer to raising £20k for charity
A MUSICIAN from Minehead has successfully completed the Central European leg of his sponsored charity tour. Anthony Knight, who went to school in Taunton, has been on tour to raise vital funds for UNICEF, an international charity that helps children
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Sarah Dyke meets with Baltonsborough and Wincanton constituents
Sarah Dyke, MP for Somerton and Frome, met with residents of Baltonsborough and Wincanton to discuss issues of concern. During last week's parliamentary recess, the politician and her constituents discuss pertinent matters ranging from Gaza to
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Lib Dem MP Sarah Dyke launches bid for new Glastonbury and Somerton seat
Local MP Sarah Dyke has launched her bid to become the first MP for the new seat of Glastonbury and Somerton. She started her campaign on February 16, promising to fight for rural NHS services and be a voice for residents across Somerset. The
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Look inside the Taunton shop and café that gives young people a chance to thrive
STAFF at a Taunton shop nestled in the depths of the independent quarter are working tirelessly to help young people who “may not have had the easiest start”. Bold & Brave, located at 14 Riverside Place, gives people over the age of 16 the chance