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Lib Dem and Conservatives clash on pensions after Budget announcement
MORE than 18,500 pensioners are set to be hit by a £1,000 “stealth tax” following the Budget, according to Taunton and Wellington the Liberal Democrats. The party quoted research by the Resolution Foundation think tank saying they found pensioners
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Crossing over busy Somerset road could be replaced with footbridge
A KEY crossing over a busy Somerset road could end up being replaced by a new footbridge following a rethink by council officers. Somerset County Council and North Somerset Council published initial proposals in June 2021 for nine improvement schemes
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Specialist school may have to relocate without solution to flooding
A SPECIALIST school in Somerset may have to relocate if a solution cannot be found to persistent flooding on one part of the Levels. Inaura School provides education for children with special educations needs and disabilities (SEND) across Somerset
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Plans to convert village pub into homes or holiday lets could be blocked
PROPOSALS to convert a village pub into four homes or eight holiday lets look set to meet opposition from the parish council. Corfe Estates Ltd has submitted two contemporaneous planning applications to Somerset Council for the White Hart Inn,
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Police trying to find man wanted in connection with several incidents of shoplifting
AVON and Somerset Police are trying to track down a man wanted in connection with several alleged incidents of shoplifting across the county. The spate of incidents, which took place in recent months, occurred in Glastonbury, Ilminster, Langport
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Farmland could become site of over 50 homes plus plans to demolish existing buildings
A VAST area of farmland in Somerset could become the site of a major new housing development as plans have been submitted to the council. Mr Peter Roberts has applied to build 54 new homes with open space, landscaping and all associated infrastructure
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When is Comic Relief on TV? How to watch Red Nose Day 2024 and line-up
COMIC Relief is back once again, and celebrities and communities have been spending the last few weeks raising money for important causes around the UK and the world. "The money raised for Red Nose Day could help to put food on plates and roofs
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I tried Aldi's Fenty and Ouai dupes and they've changed my beauty regime forever
One of the nation’s favourite budget-friendly supermarkets, Aldi, is back at it with a brand-new collection of beauty dupes. In recent years, the brand has become infamous for creating brilliant quality products inspired by designer brands but
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Police seize over £180,000 worth of drugs in one week operation in Avon and Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have revealed the results of a recent week-long operation to crack down on drug dealing and 'bringing misery into communities'. From Monday, March 4 until Sunday, March 10, the force worked with South West region and the
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I taste-tested supermarket hot cross buns and it was tough to pick a winner
EASTER is a great time for a wide variety of sweet treats to make their way onto supermarket shelves, with one of the classics being hot cross buns. Whilst many may prefer Easter eggs and other various chocolate concoctions that are released for
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Former council HQ would 'make a really nice Travelodge', suggests councillor
A FORMER Somerset council’s headquarters would “make a really nice Travelodge”, according to one councillor. Somerset Council is currently conducting an in-depth review of its land, property and assets, including those which it inherited from the
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'It’s time to step away from politics': MP says he will not stand in next elections
WELLS MP James Heappey has today announced he will not stand for re-election at the forthcoming general election to “prioritise his family and pursue another career”. James Heappey has served as the Member of Parliament for Wells since 2015 – having
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Preparations underway for Somerset's 'biggest ever' youth festival
THE Arts Taunton charity has announced the dates of an arts festival run for and by young people in the area. Funding has been secured from a number of sources for the Taunton Youth Culture and Arts Festival, including Arts Council England and
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New speed limits proposal for Somerset roads
A NEW set of speed limits has been proposed for several Somerset roads. The Public Notice Portal reported that Somerset Council is proposing the changes on the A361. A copy of the draft order, the maps showing the lengths of the road affected
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RECAP: Police close A303 in Somerset after collision between lorry and car
9:07am RECAP: Police close A303 in Somerset after collision between lorry and car Thank you for following our live
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'Walking football has come a long way in Somerset'
THE art of Walking Football is certainly picking up momentum countrywide and here in Somerset with the support of the County FA, writes Merv Colenutt. From Aaron Clements in particular, who is the Football Development Officer, it appears that those
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Abu Dhabi pre-season trip is 'great opportunity' for Somerset cricketers
NEXT week Somerset cricketers jet off to Abu Dhabi to continue their pre-season training in warmer weather. The squad recently returned from Sri Lanka and will now head to the Middle East to join Essex, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire
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Egg-citing Easter events coming to Fleet Air Arm Museum this spring
A number of special Easter events at the Fleet Air Arm Museum are sure to keep visitors entertained this spring. From March 30th to April 14th, the Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt will have spectators aid Ellie Copter in finding hidden eggs to save
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Save time and exchange your way to a new Glastonbury home
A homebuilder is offering the chance to save time and exchange your way to a new home in Glastonbury. Elan Homes is offering assistance to potential buyers, cutting down the average waiting time of securing a home in the town. According to
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Cooper Associates Foundation celebrates £100,000 donation milestone
Cooper Associates Foundation has announced it has reached a donation milestone of £100,000. The philanthropic arm of financial advice firm Cooper Associates Group has achieved this feat since its inception in 2018. It has been actively involved
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Taunton author hosts Roman Holiday book launch at Bath Place bookshop
A Taunton author will host a book launch at his bookshop this April. Lionel Ward, owner of Brendon Books in Bath Place for the last 35 years, and organiser of the Taunton Literary Festival, will release Roman Holiday on April 23. The narrative
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‘Cards on the table: I really dislike exercise’
CARDS on the table: I really dislike exercise. So I feel a bit of a fraud that I am a “healthy living pensioner ambassador” for the Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership. I even have a write-up in a magazine by NHS Somerset. How have
