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Smart four-bedroom, detached property on a popular cul-de-sac in Taunton
This smart four-bedroom, detached property occupies a corner plot on a popular cul-de-sac in Creechberry Orchard in Taunton. The house benefits from having a self-contained attached annexe making it an ideal option for those wanting a property
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Red Arrows to fly over Taunton park to mark Somerset Armed Forces Day
THE RAF Red Arrows will be at Somerset Armed Forces Day and will fly over Vivary Park in Taunton. The event, which will be free to attend, will take place in July. A message shared by Somerset Armed Forces Day on social media read: “Come
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Residents invited to have their say at council’s first annual town meeting
RESIDENTS are invited to have their say at Taunton Town Council’s inaugural annual meeting. The council is hosting the event from 6.30pm on Tuesday, March 5 2024 at The County Room at Somerset County Cricket Club on St James Street. It is not
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Flood warnings in place as more rain is forecast for Somerset
FLOOD warnings are in place for today (Sunday, February 25) as more rain is forecast. The Environment Agency (EA) issued the warning for the following areas: West Moor, Hay Moor and Curry Moor, including New Road between North Curry and
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Marcus Trescothick named as second inductee for Somerset's Legends Wall
LEGENDARY Somerset cricketer Marcus Trescothick has been named as the second person to feature on the newly launched Legends Wall. Somerset Members and supporters voted for Trescothick to be honoured on the wall following Sir Viv Richards as the
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Taunton Town fight hard to pick up point at Dartford
National League South: Dartford 1-1 Taunton Town THE Peacocks picked up a valuable point on the road with a 1-1 draw at Dartford in the Vanarama National League South on Saturday, February 24. Both goals came before the break with skipper Nick
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Grade II listed barn conversion on the outskirts of Wellington
This Grade II listed barn conversion occupies a position on the outskirts of Wellington, while Taunton is just over five miles away to the east. The former barn has been beautifully converted into a four-bedroom dwelling and is packed with a wealth
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Living for the planet is vital says Henry Haslam
I like the title of a book published ten years ago, ‘Happier People Healthier Planet’. In four words, this title reminds us that living planet-friendly lives is not the path to deprivation and misery, as some would have us believe. The author of
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Taunton's 'proud' independent shop catering for the town's sweet tooth
A POPULAR shop selling sweet treats and desserts in Taunton has seen impressive growth over the three years it has been in operations. Sians Sweet Treats, located off Lisieux Way, has been up and running now for just shy of three years and in that
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How members of the public reacted to Somerset Council's balanced budget
SEVERAL members of the public lined up to protest against the cuts outside the Bridgwater venue, and several had the chance to speak when the meeting got under way. Martin Paikes, who lives in the Coal Orchard area of Taunton, said councils were
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We look back at Somerset slang from 10 years ago - do you think it's changed?
ASIDE from cider, farms, and combine harvesters, Somerset is likely best known for its dialect and slang. Ten years ago, in 2014, we tested the County Gazette's readers on their knowledge of local terminology. "Dimpsy, bain’t it? Gi’s a gurt