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TV antique guru to host free valuation event
A popular TV antique expert will be hosting a free community valuation day in Frome town centre next week. Paul Martin, well known for his TV appearances on programmes such as 'Antiques Road Trip' and 'Flog It!', is offering people the chance to
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£35,000 government grant given to Taunton charity which helps the homeless
A GRANT of over £35,000 has been given to a homeless charity in Taunton by the UK Government. The day centre, which ensures that those part of Taunton's homeless population have their basic needs met, has been awarded £35,498 from the Community
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'Little option for women to farm': Somerset MP shares experience for IWD
ONE Somerset MP has shared her experience of growing up on a dairy farm in the south west for International Women's Day (IWD). Rebecca Pow, MP for Taunton Deane, met with many women working in landscape and environmental roles last Friday (March
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Somerset councillor given six-month leave of absence due to ill health
A Somerset councillor has been given a six month leave of absence due to ill health and a recent bereavement. Green councillor Helen Kay represents the Frome East division on Somerset Council, which includes the Keyford Meadows housing development
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Pupils and staff at primary school in Taunton enjoy World Book Day
THERE were some fantastic fancy dress creations at a Taunton primary school on Friday (March 8). Children and staff at Lyngford Park Primary School dressed up as their favourite literary characters to mark World Book Day. Headteacher Nick Arnold
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Property firm wins 'most active agent' award for 14th year running
FOR the 14th year running Greenslade Taylor Hunt has clinched the prestigious EG/Radius Most Active Agent Award. The firm has again dominated the commercial property sector in Somerset with deals done with business investors from the county and
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Busy Taunton road to close during sewerage works
A SECTION of a Taunton road frequently suffering flooding from sewerage is to be closed for a day during essential works. Wessex Water is carrying out the scheme on the sewerage network on a section of road near Taunton Station. The work will
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Oldest fossilised forest known on the planet found near Butlin's in Somerset
EARTH'S earliest forest has been found - and it's near a Butlin's, SWNS reporter Dean Murray writes. The oldest fossilised forest known on the planet – dating from 390 million years ago – has been discovered in the high sandstone cliffs along the
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Somerset properties attract plenty of bidders at auction
GREENSLADE Taylor Hunt was delighted with the success of its first property auction of 2024 at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster, at the end of last month (February). Prior to the sale a unique plot of land in in the heart of Shepton Mallet was sold
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Parents accused of murdering premature baby in Somerset remanded in custody
THE parents of a two-week-old baby have been remanded in custody accused of murdering him in hospital, PA reporter Rod Minchin writes. Daniel Gunter, 25, and Sophie Staddon, 20, are accused of killing baby Brendon Staddon at Yeovil District Hospital
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Photographer captures 'fascinating' Halley-type comet over Somerset
A PHOTOGRAPHER has captured a jaw-dropping image of a Halley-type comet over Somerset, SWNS reporter Dean Murray writes. Josh Dury, 26, shot 12P/Pons–Brooks on March 6 and also managed to get the Andromeda galaxy in the frame. The landscape
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Claims council told 101-year-old man to repair 'the most potholed road in England'
RESIDENTS including a 101-year-old claim Somerset Council council told them to fill the potholes on their road themselves. Elderly locals in Watchet say they live on ''the most potholed road in England''. They say their road has 21 potholes
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Lando Norris claims points finish after briefly leading Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
LANDO Norris secured his second points finish of the Formula 1 season after a “reasonable” race in Saudi Arabia on Saturday (March 9). The Glastonbury racer started in sixth but briefly led the Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit after Lance
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Dental practice can treat more patients as expansion plans approved
A dental practice in Bishops Lydeard will be able to treat more patients very soon after plans to expand its physical base were approved. The Church House Dental Clinic, located on West Street in Bishop’s Lydeard near Taunton, has been providing
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette
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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Flooding possible near Taunton as several flood alerts issued across Somerset
SEVERAL flood alerts have been issued across Somerset after heavy rain continued to pour down on the county this weekend. Emergency road closures gates were opened at Cutts Road (East Lyng to Athelney), and New Road (West Lyng to North Curry).
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Open TODAY: New Taunton branch of 'UK's favourite sweet shop' now open in town centre
'THE UK's favourite sweet shop' has officially opened a branch in Taunton town centre as of today (Monday, March 11). The all encompassing sweet-treats shop on the High Street opened at 9am, and will remain open until 5:30pm on every day of the
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Watch: Police smash down door of Taunton home with weapons, drugs, and cash inside
POLICE recently raided a property in Taunton containing illegal substances and weapons. On Wednesday, March 6, West Somerset and Taunton Neighbourhood Policing teams used a battering ram to break open the door of a flat. Inside, officers uncovered
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Brand new lunar spectacle to light up Wookey Hole
A BRAND-NEW lunar installation that showcases the wonders of Wookey Hole in a new light is coming later this month. The Somerset attraction has announced a fresh addition to their experiences for visitors. A massive moon is to be hung 70 metres
