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Pictures: Roads closed for first full day of filming for BBC period drama in Somerset

ACTORS for a popular drama have been filming inside Wells Cathedral all day today (Thursday, March 14) as the first full day of shooting for the show went ahead in the Somerset City. A crew member stated the recent filming has been for the return

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Taunton Town's derby match against Weston postponed tonight

TAUNTON Town FC's home match that was scheduled to take place at 7.45pm tonight (March 14) has been postponed. The match against local rivals Weston-super-Mare AFC was rescheduled for a Thursday night after it was postponed earlier in the year.

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40 drivers caught speeding on Somerset road with ‘history of serious collisions’

A TOTAL of 40 drivers have been caught speeding this morning (March 14) at a Somerset location with a “history of serious collisions”. The drivers were detected speeding, with one travelling at 67mph, at Whiteball, where the limit is 50mph.

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Prime minister fails to provide clarity on fate of new Somerset railway station

PRIME minister Rishi Sunak has failed to provide clarity to Somerset residents on the fate of a long-running bid to build a new railway station near two growing towns. The towns of Langport and Somerton were originally served by trains on the Taunton

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Free training event to ring St Andrew's restored church bells

Ahead of the revival of St Andrew's church bells, a call for volunteers has been issued - and there's a free event to teach just that. The Compton Dundon Bell Appeal is close to reaching its necessary funding target for restoration work. The

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Recap: A37 cleared after single-vehicle collision

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Glastonbury superfan’s 3D-printed Coldplay hat pays off as headliners revealed

A GLASTONBURY superfan from Taunton is “delighted” that Coldplay will headline the 2024 edition of the festival after designing an intricate hat inspired by the band. Alex McGuire, 47, will mark his 17th year at the Worthy Farm festival in Somerset

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Seven ways to save money on NHS prescriptions and medication in England

AS everyday life is becoming more and more expensive, looking for different ways to save money can be useful, especially when it comes to our health. NHS prescriptions increased by 30p in April 2023 for people in England, meaning the total price

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Martin Lewis warning to everyone with a mobile ahead of eyewatering price rises

Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice to everyone with a mobile phone ahead of 8 per cent price rises in April. The Money Saving Expert shared steps everyone should follow to reduce their bills next month. April’s increase comes on top of a

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Most memorable TV moments of the year nominees revealed – vote for your favourite

WHAT was your favourite moment on TV over the last year? From Ncuti Gatwa’s unveiling as the 15th Time Lord in Doctor Who, to Logan Roy’s shocking death in Succession, there’s been a lot for viewers to take in. But now the shortlist has been

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Royal Mint launches third and final 50p coin in its dinosaur range

ROYAL Mint has launched a new 50p coin as part of its dinosaur range. The collectable dinosaur range was revealed by the Royal Mint back in December in collaboration with the Natural History Museum.  Director of commemorative coin at the Royal

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Anti-violence sculpture to be installed in Taunton

A SCULPTURE which aims to raise awareness of the negative effects of violence and aggression will be in Somerset next month as part of a nationwide tour. The Knife Angel stands 27 ft tall, weighs 3.5 tonnes, and was designed by artist Alfie Bradley

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No date set for new doctors' surgery in growing Somerset town

A GROWING Somerset town could soon get a new doctors’ surgery – but health bosses have refused to set a date for its delivery. Three major development sites in Bruton are at various stages of construction, delivering a total of 181 new homes between

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Motorist clocked at almost TWICE 30mph speed limit in village near Taunton

A MOTORIST caught driving at almost twice the limit at a notorious speeding blackspot on the outskirts of Taunton has avoided a ban. Rebecca June Machen, 43, was clocked doing 58mph in a 30mph limit on the A358 near the junction of Lipe Lane/Stoke

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18-year-old arrested after 'medical incident' at Quantock Point to Point

POLICE are investigating after a medical incident took place at Quantock Point to Point on Saturday (March 9).  During the event at Cothelstone, near Bishop's Lydeard, an ambulance was called to deal with two teenage boys around 3pm, and one patient

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Female acts take two of Glastonbury's three headline slots for the first time

GLASTONBURY Festival's iconic Pyramid Stage will be headlined by two female artists for the first time in 2024, organisers have today revealed. The festival returns to Worthy Farm, Pilton, on Wednesday, June 26. Dua Lipa will take to the main

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Who is SZA? Grammy winner and 2024 Glastonbury headliner

Glastonbury Festival organisers have confirmed the 2024 lineup seeing big names Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA headline the iconic event.  The headline announcements mark the first time in Glastonbury history that two of three headline slots have been

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Council to make £10,000 contribution towards D-Day’s 80th anniversary event

TAUNTON Town Council will contribute £10,000 towards an event marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy. The D-Day Event will be held in partnership with West Monkton Parish Council and Cheddon Fitzpaine Parish Council at Vivary

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Coldplay to make record fifth headline appearance at Glastonbury Festival 2024

COLDPLAY will make Glastonbury Festival history this year by becoming the first act to headline the iconic Pyramid Stage five times. The Yellow and Viva La Vida hitmakers will return to Worthy Farm for the first time since 2016 on Saturday night

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Taunton School U15 girls team picks up county trophy

Taunton School's U15 girls team celebrated winning the county Lady Taverners indoor cricket final last week. “Girls’ cricket is going from strength to strength at Taunton School,” said Mr Pete Sanderson, Taunton School Director of Cricket.

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Football club's plea to Taunton: 'Support us in this crucial time'

TAUNTON Town Football Club have issued a plea to the people of Taunton and surrounding areas to offer their support. After five home matches being postponed due to the volume of rain, the club is now keeping their fingers crossed that Thursday

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Taunton Town Independent Supporters’ Association welcoming members

AFTER a month spent designing and testing their brand-new website, the Taunton Town Independent Supporters’ Association (TTISA) are now proud to be able to invite fans of the club to join. Fans can now be members of the TTISA for as little as 10p

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Redevelopment of Somerset police station delayed over parking fears

PLANS to redevelop a former Somerset police station have been delayed due to concerns over the lack of local car parking facilities. Wells Police Station operated on the A39 Glastonbury Road until late-2021, when the police moved to their new facility

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'2024 looks to be the biggest year yet': Sponsors count down to county youth awards

THIS year's Pride of Somerset Youth Awards are being supported by two dedicated organisations, intent on recognising young people's achievements and successes. Founded by the Rotary Club of Taunton, the awards were created to honour the amazing

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Morgan Freeman - not that one - jailed for driving while banned in Somerset

AN Ilminster motorist caught driving while disqualified in Street has been jailed after breaching a court order. Morgan Kingsley Freeman, 25, of Ile Court, Ilminster, appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, March 6, for failing to