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Police arrest man after person threatened with weapon in Somerset village
POLICE have arrested a man after a member of the public was reportedly threatened with a weapon in Ruishton earlier today (Monday, February 26). Armed units were called to the Cheats Road area after police received a call at around 7.20am this
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800 tons of sand cleared from Somerset town’s seafront
AROUND 800 tons of sand have been cleared from the Minehead seafront today (Monday, February 26) after the recent spell of heavy rain. Somerset Council said its team got to work to clear away the sand from the seafront walkaways and pavement.
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Walking football continues to grow across Somerset
The talk of football nowadays appears to surround VAR, abuse to referees, diving, over the top tackles, racism, sin bins, to name just a few writes Merv Colenutt, but there does appear to be one aspect of our national game that can still bring pleasure
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River Tone on list of proposed new bathing spots
THE River Tone in Taunton is among the sites considered for bathing water site status, Emily Beament, PA Environment Correspondent, reports. Stretches of rivers across England will be designated as swimming spots as part of Government plans to
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Titans heavily defeated by league leaders Chinnor
National One Rugby: Chinnor 80-10 Taunton Titans TOP versus bottom was always going to be a big challenge for the Titans' visit nine miles East of Oxford to take on Chinnor, writes Hugh Duder. In the end, the scoreline reflected a comfortable
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Residents fear closure of recycling centres will lead to increase in fly-tipping
Closing five of Somerset’s household waste recycling centres could lead to an increase in fly-tipping and end up costing taxpayers more money, local residents have claimed. Somerset Council published proposals in January to close five of the county
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Former Sea Cadets volunteer 'with no remorse' jailed for sexually abusing children
A FORMER Sea Cadets volunteer has been jailed for 22 years for sexually abusing children. Branded as "dangerous" by a judge, Phillip Grove, aged 70, was jailed at Taunton Crown Court on Friday (February 23) after he was found guilty of 15 charges
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Limited options for car-free travel for residents of planned homes near M5
RESIDENTS of a planned major development near the M5 face limited options if they wish to access vital amenities without using a car. Taylor Wimpey has submitted outline plans for up to 150 new homes on the Brookfield Farm Shop and Nursery site
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The Somerset stable with 3,000 winners in national hunt racing
Philip Hobbs has been training racehorses in West Somerset since 1985 and in February 2023 became the fourth trainer to chalk up over 3,000 winners in national hunt racing when Zanza triumphed at Newbury. Richard Walsh called in for a chat at the kitchen
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County Conservatives moving to new office in Somerset next month
THE Somerset Conservative Group will soon move away from their Bridgwater office on Northgate, to a new base in Wells. The news comes after a planning application was submitted to convert the 16 Northgate building into a House of Multiple Occupation
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Somerset tractor run raises incredible £1,527 for mental ill health charity
A CHARITY tractor run raised more than £1,500 yesterday (Sunday, February 25). The Wells and Glastonbury YFC tractor run raised money for Heads Up Somerset, who work with adults experiencing mental ill health and dementia. The charity was chosen
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Manhunt ongoing after person threatened with weapon near Taunton
ARMED units were called to Ruishton this morning (Monday, February 26) following reports of a man threatening a member of the public with a weapon. Police were called at around 7.20am after an individual was reportedly threatened by a man with
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Heavy rain causes floods and road closures in Somerset
MOTORISTS and residents across Somerset are being urged to take care as roads flooded this morning (Monday, February 26) after the recent downpours. Travel Somerset said Lipe Lane/Cheat Road in Ruishton is flooded and the B3188 is closed due to
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Somerset duo ready to fire after successful trip with England Lions
SOMERSET young guns Kasey Aldridge and James Rew, who returned recently from their trip to India with the England Lions, were back training at the Cooper Associates County Ground earlier this week, writes Richard Walsh. Wicket-keeper James who
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The Wurzels pay tribute to former tour manager Leon Williams
The Somerset County Gazette published 10 death notices last week. Every week, the Somerset County Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print,
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New bus services to Bristol will cost Somerset passengers 4p per mile
RESIDENTS in Taunton and Bridgwater will benefit from new bus links to Bristol for as little as 4p per mile. The two First Bus new routes to Bristol, via Street, Glastonbury, and Wells, will be among some of the longest in the South West, at about