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Driver hits home as areas of Somerset hit with snow
THIS morning (Saturday, March 2), the Met Office forecast snow in parts of Somerset and the South West. They issued a yellow weather warning for snow on Saturday morning and it came into effect at 6am and will last until 10am. Some areas of
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Woman banned from keeping dogs after 16 rescued from neglect
A WOMAN from Somerset has been banned from owning dogs for ten years after 16 dogs were rescued from neglect. Judy Patricia Doolan of East Ride, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset received the disqualification order following an investigation and
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Somerset youth voice advocate celebrated at special event in Taunton
A leading youth voice advocate has been celebrated at a special event attended by Somerset Council staff and councillors. 18-year-old Josh Lancaster from Somerset was honoured for his outstanding contribution to youth advocacy at an event in
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'Flooding expected' on parts of River Tone this weekend
PARTS of the River Tone in and around Taunton are expected to flood over the weekend after another long week of rain has left the river full. Currently the River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.52m and stable. however the drain level
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Handsome Victorian residence on a prestigious street in the popular area of Taunton
This handsome Victorian residence occupies a mid-terrace position in Wilton Grove, a prestigious street in the popular Wilton area of Taunton, close to Vivary Park and the golf course, while the town centre is an easy walk away. The classic, three-storey
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Taunton Town sign two new players following transfer embargo lifted
TAUNTON Town FC have confirmed the signing of two new players following the transfer embargo placed on the club being lifted. The club has brought in a new striker in Seb Bolton and a midfielder in Jaden Brown. Speaking on the new signings,
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Scottish international signs one-year extension with Somerset CCC
SOMERSET bowler Josh Davey has signed a one-year contract extension with the club that will keep him in Taunton until the end of the 2025 season. The 33-year-old has featured in 127 matches for Somerset, claiming 267 wickets and was awarded his
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Explore the Quantock Hills National Landscape through Soul Walks
Explore the Quantock Hills National Landscape through our Soul Walks, led by Linda Deeley via the ‘Get Outside in Somerset’ campaign. This campaign - created by the Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) in partnership with Somerset County
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Small actions, big impact: the magic of one in four
While many people may be despairing about the climate and environmental policies of national governments and multinational companies, the small steady drip-feed of action within local communities can both keep hope alive and make a genuine difference
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When the Beast from the East brought Somerset to a standstill six years ago
DESPITE a forecast of heavy snow and warnings of school closures, it looked like business as usual in Somerset early in the morning of March 1, 2018. Days earlier, the Met Office had issued a weather warning for wind and snow as the Beast from
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Cosy Club announces ultimate £500 prize for Mother's Day celebration
For Mother's Day, Taunton restaurant Cosy Club is offering patrons a chance to win an ultimate experience worth £500. The restaurant is also offering a limited-edition Chambord cocktail gift box as part of the prize. People can nominate a special
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Declan McKenna reaches new heights with latest album – and it all started at Glasto
WHEN developing his latest album, Declan McKenna did what most Brits threaten to do every time the drizzle strikes, he took himself off to sunnier lands. And the Los Angeles sunshine permeates through his third offering – What Happened To The Beach
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Council secures future of 'important' Somerset bus route: Use it or lose it
SOMERSET Council has secured the future of the No1 bus service. The council has awarded a contract for the service, which runs between Yeovil and Shepton Mallet. The agreement is with current operator South West Coaches and will offer a revised