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RECAP: Join us as we live watch the first Somerset: Wonder Of The West Country
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Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg earns over £29,000 a month for his TV host second job
NORTH East Somerset MP Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg earns over £29,000 a month for his second job presenting an opinion show on GB News. The Guardian reported on Wednesday, February 28 that the channel had paid more than £660,000 to Conservative MPs since
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£3k reward offered after dog sexually abused and left to 'perish' in Frome
A REWARD of up to £3,000 is being offered to anyone with information on the person(s) responsible for the sexual abuse and abandonment of a dog in Frome. PETA, the world's largest animal rights organisation, is making the appeal after the dog,
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Growing village near Mendip Hills could expand further with 75 new homes planned
A GROWING village near the Mendip Hills could soon expand even more rapidly if plans for dozens of new homes are approved. Coleford lies roughly halfway between Midsomer Norton and Shepton Mallet, only a few miles from the Mendip Hills national
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RECAP: M5 clear after 'earlier incident'
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The Body Shop reveals future of Taunton store
The Body Shop is set to close a further 75 UK stores in the next four to six weeks according to administrators - but the Taunton store will remain open. This latest round of closures is set to result in the loss of 489 jobs. Administrators
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Taunton Town FC announces change of venue due to pitch being 'unplayable'
TAUNTON Town FC have announced a change of venue for the Peacocks’ Vanarama National League South game against Truro City this Saturday (March 2). Truro are sharing Taunton's Wordsworth Drive ground for the rest of the season as they prepare to
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South West business ‘delighted’ by Tata’s Somerset announcement
A SOUTH WEST business said Tata gigafactory will fortify the UK’s automotive sector. Cornish Lithium welcomed the recent announcement and said they are “delighted” that the gigafactory “will be located close to our Trelavour Lithium project”.
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Children 'suffering needlessly' as vaccination rates dip amid measles outbreak
CHILDREN are “suffering needlessly” as a result of a decline in parents taking up the offer for routine childhood vaccines, health experts have said. Officials said that there are “very real current consequences” linked to a dip in vaccination
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Aldi teases middle aisle treasures coming to UK stores in March
Aldi adds new and returning items to its middle aisle twice a week and as we prepare for March, here are a few things customers can find at the supermarket. From Easter decorations to beauty and skincare products, there’s plenty to look forward
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Tributes flood in for 'decent, passionate and kind' Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers
TRIBUTES have flooded in after it was announced Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers passed away at the age of 66, two years after revealing he had cancer. Myers, from Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, found fame alongside "best friend" Si King 20 years ago
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Hairy Biker Dave Myers dies aged 66, co-star announces
TV chef and one half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers has died at the age of 66, his co-star and “best friend” Si King announced. Myers found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. He reached
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‘Heartbroken’ councillor starts petition to avoid closure of two care homes
A ‘HEARTBROKEN’ Chard councillor has started an online petition after the news of the proposed closure of two residential care homes. Cllr Connor Payne said Somerset Care “must rethink” their proposal to close Sunnymeade in Chard and Critchill
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Drink driver jailed after call from concerned Somerset motorist
AN HGV driver has been jailed after a roadside breath test revealed him to be more than three times the legal alcohol limit while driving on the M5 in Somerset. Ihar Shynkevich, 35, was pulled over by Special Constable Danny Hopkins and Special
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Glastonbury fish and chip shop named 'Restaurant of the Year' at 2024 awards
A Glastonbury establishment has been named Restaurant of the Year at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024. Knights Fish Restaurant beat out Pier Point Restaurant in Torquay and Noah's in Bristol to scoop the accolade. Speaking about the event
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Taunton Racecourse has an action-packed card for today's racing
WE race this afternoon (Thursday) with 62 runners spread across a seven race card, writes Martin Higgs. The day commences at 2:05pm with two divisions of the West Buckland Primary Racing To School Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle. Activist looks
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Lucky young person to win award set up in memory of 'exceptional police officer'
YOUNG people that embody the values of a much-loved figure in Somerset's police force could win a prestigious award in the upcoming Pride of Somerset Youth Awards (POSYA). Sponsored by Avon and Somerset Police, the Sandy Padgett Award was set up
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Beacon Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital receives £500 donation
The Beacon Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital received £500 in donations during a recent Winter Warmer event to provide essential care and support for cancer patients. The donation was provided by Churchill Retirement Living's Riverain Lodge in Taunton
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Lady Susan adaptation by Austen's Women creators premieres in Taunton
THE award-winning creators of Austen’s Women return with a new show, based on Jane Austen’s 1794 full-length work, Lady Susan. The show will premiere at the Tacchi Morris Arts Centre in Taunton on March 19 at 7.30pm. Performed by Rebecca Vaughan
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Veterinary specialist achieves elite professional status
It is party time for a leading Somerset vet who has passed an exam that has seen him reach the top tier of his industry. Dr David Haine, head of surgery at Linnaeus-owned Cave Veterinary Specialists near Wellington, is toasting success after passing
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Celebrate Mother's Day with unlimited tea, treats and more at Dobbies
If you're looking for a way to treat your mum this Mother's Day, a Shepton Mallet store is offering afternoon tea. Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is celebrating the special day on the weekend of March 9 and 10 in its Shepton Mallet store
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Hestercombe Gallery to mark 10th birthday with unique exhibition
The gallery at Hestercombe House is marking a decade since it first opened its doors to the public with a new exhibition. Running from Saturday, March 23 to Sunday, July 7, the exhibition, Decennium, will reflect on a decade of creativity and display
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Somerset families now offered support after after the loss of children
Somerset families dealing with the sudden and unexpected death of a young person under 25 will now have access to support. Bereavement charity 2wish, known for guiding families through the aftermath of child loss, officially expanded its operations