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MP visits Taunton business behind the technology used in brain cancer treatment
ON INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day (March 8), Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow was invited to visit technology-based business Novanta. The company, in Taunton, is a global leader in the manufacture of highly engineered ‘mirrors’. They have enabled a
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Thespians to perform new Noel Coward adaptation in five-day showcase
THE Taunton Thespians are set to perform a Noel Coward play this week at the Tacchi Morris Arts Centre. Titled 'Star Quality', the comedy-drama based on a 1950s short story by Coward himself has been adapted by Christopher Luscombe. Making
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Taunton dog groomer and her miniature schnauzer Manny win Best of Breed at Crufts
THE owner of a dog grooming business based in Taunton and her pooch Manny have taken home Best of Breed at Crufts. Beccie Woods, who owns Boni and Guy dog groomers in Taunton, took her miniature schnauzer father and daughter duo Manny and Maggie
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Accelerate Trampoline Club reaching new heights in 2024
LAST weekend at the Southwest finals in Bath, Accelerate Trampoline Clubs’ competition squad had an excellent finish to the regional season. Fifteen bouncers completed amazing routines on trampoline and double mini trampoline, breaking their own
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'Every loss is heartbreaking': Founder of bereavement charity celebrates expansion
A WOMAN who experienced her own devastating loss is now showing grieving Somerset residents that they are not alone. 2wish, a bereavement charity set up by Rhian Mannings MBE in 2012, supports families impacted by the sudden and unexpected death
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Drugs seized from caravan during search warrant police raid in Somerset town
DRUGS have been seized from a caravan in a Somerset town following a raid by the local police force. Mendip Neighbourhood Policing Team revealed that, along with specialist officers, they carried out a search warrant on a caravan on Monday, March
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Man v Food presenter says quiche from Somerset town is among best things he's eaten
A QUICHE from a town in Somerset has been hailed by Adam Richman, the star of popular TV series Man v Food. The Brooklyn-based food expert and chef is attempting to shed light on the “globally misunderstood” and “unfairly maligned” realm of British
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Deli and farm shop opens in Somerset town after relocation
A NEW deli and farm shop has opened in Williton after a relocation. The Old Bank is now based on 23 Fore Street, in Williton, having moved from their premises in Bishops Lydeard. The owners Ivor and Sarah Summers said: “We owned Lydeard Farm
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Remember when Taunton was plagued by a caterpillar invasion?
IN 2010, Taunton was plagued by a caterpillar invasion which left experts baffled. Experts were unable to identify the caterpillar species, which stripped a Taunton tree of its leaves and left it shrouded in a spider-like web. Thousands of
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Prolific Taunton shoplifter jailed after latest offence
A PROLIFIC Taunton shoplifter has been jailed for nine separate thefts. Homeless Laura Thistleton, 31, who gave her address as East Reach, appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court accused of committing a further offence in breach of a suspended sentence
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'Under-utilised' council building to house local library and children's centre
A “significantly under-utilised” council building in rural Somerset will become more of a one-stop shop for local services under new council plans. West Somerset House, which lies on Killick Way in Williton, served as the headquarters of West Somerset
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Presentation to mark band member's 60 years' playing
IN a recent acknowledgment of long-term commitment, West Somerset Brass Band recognised Pete Owen for an impressive 60 years of playing. Pete, a skilled euphonium player who has also played Eb bass and baritone, joined the band in 1963, earning
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Firefighters tackle 'accidental' vehicle blaze in Somerset town
FIREFIGHTERS raced to the scene of an "accidental" vehicle fire in Taunton earlier this month. Taunton crews received numerous reports of a vehicle fire in the Vivary area of the town at around 4.07pm on March 3. One fire engine was immediately
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Key road to major A-road roundabout closed for emergency repairs
A KEY road in Somerset linking a junction to an A-road roundabout has been closed for emergency repair works. Thorne Lane, in Yeovil will be closed from Tuesday, March 12 until Wednesday, March 13 between Tintinhull junction and the A37 roundabout
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Two arrests after 'potential animal cruelty' in Somerset park
TWO people have been arrested after reports of "potential animal cruelty and anti-social behaviour" in Apex Park. Avon and Somerset Police said the two people were released on police bail pending further investigation. The force also said they
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Last race at Quantock Point to Point abandoned due to 'medical incident'
THE final race at a horse racing event was abandoned due to a 'medical incident' on Saturday (March 9). During Quantock Point to Point, at Cothelstone near Bishop's Lydeard, an ambulance was called to deal with some attendees at the event, and
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The forgotten women in Somerset who made history
REMARKABLE women who lived in Somerset have often remained obscure. When we look at a lot of traditional history books, actions by women from any background are often expressed using the passive voice, e.g. ‘The convent was founded’ rather than
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Meet the 2023 BBC Young Chorister of the Year from Somerset
WELLS Cathedral School’s Year 8 pupil, Belinda Gifford-Guy, is a specialist singer on the school’s celebrated vocal programme. She was recently announced as the 2023 BBC Young Chorister of the Year (Junior category), a prestigious competition organised
