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Taunton new campervan conversion business joins the market
A NEW, Taunton-based company has recently joined the campervan conversion market. Ray Robson, owner of Ray-Van, who set up his business on Galmington Trading Estate, started by buying in and converting his own vans, which he then went on to sell
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Another blow for Taunton Town as fourth straight home game postponed
TAUNTON Town's National League South match against Weston-super-Mare AFC that was scheduled for this evening (February 27) has been postponed. After a pitch inspection, the pitch was deemed unplayable as it is still waterlogged. This won't
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Jack Leach to undergo surgery to 'reduce swelling' on his knee
SOMERSET spinner Jack Leach is set to undergo surgery on his knee after he sustained an injury whilst representing England on tour in India. He jarred his knee on the ground while diving near the boundary on day one of the First Test in India and
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RECAP: Busy Somerset A-road closed both ways due to multi-vehicle collision
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MP says dogs should face 'destruction' after attacking livestock
"Any dog that injures a farm animal should face automatic destruction", says a Somerset MP in response to the recently released figures surrounding livestock worrying. Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset, has responded to
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Wells ranked as best UK city for a log cabin getaway with this unique feature
Wells has been ranked as the best city to enjoy a log cabin getaway with a hot tub, according to new research. This was part of a study from Slingo looking into what the most relaxing getaways in the UK were and what factors contributed to that
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Taunton fitness company launches postnatal course for new mothers
Applebees Health, a Taunton-based fitness business, has launched an eight-week Postnatal Fitness Course designed for new mothers. The French Weir Park-based business launched the programme which prioritises core strengthening, pelvic floor recovery
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Police issue CCTV image to identify man after an attempted burglary
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to after an attempted burglary at a store in Wells. The incident happened earlier this month, on Thursday, February 15, on Broad Street. The image released by officers shows
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Crews tackle blaze after motorbike catches fire in Somerset garage
FIRE crews rushed to a garage in Glastonbury yesterday after receiving a report of a motorbike on fire (Monday, February 26). After receiving a call at around 2.30pm, crews from the Wells Fire Station attended the scene. On arrival, they found
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River bursts its banks in Somerset town for third time this year
POLICE were called to reports of the river bursting its banks in Frome for the third time this year. Officers were called to the Wallbridge area of Frome as cars got stuck in flood water and shared these photos today (Tuesday, February 27).
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New operator appointed to run key Taunton site for vulnerable adults
A KEY Taunton housing site for vulnerable adults will soon be under new management following a decision by Somerset Council. Eliot Court, which lies off Parmin Close in Taunton, was opened in 2018 and comprises 12 self-contained flats for people
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Celebrity guest makes surprise visit to Somerset charity dance-a-thon
Richard McCourt, known for being one half of Dick and Dom, made a surprise appearance at a Somerset charity dance-a-thon. The event was taking pace to raise funds for Somerset dementia charity Reminiscence Learning. Mr McCourt's mother died
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Caryford Community Hall receives £2,000 boost for expansion
A venue in Ansford will double its floor space after receiving a £2,000 donation. The funds will be used for the next extension phase at Caryford Community Hall. Initially opened in 1994, the hall is managed by an independent charitable trust
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Hambridge school dresses up for day of maths
A Hambridge school has been promoting the importance of number facts and multiplication skills to its children. Hambridge Community Primary School held the Timestables Rockstars and Numbots Day on February 20. Children and staff dressed as