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Late goal sinks Peacocks in tough battle with Chippenham
National League South: Taunton Town 1-2 Chippenham Town TAUNTON Town were defeated at home on Wednesday night (March 20) in front of a 669 strong crowd at Wordsworth Drive. Chippenham Town scored an extra time winning goal to snatch the three
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New library scheme tackles abuse against women in Somerset
Purple chairs are being installed in libraries across Somerset to provide a beacon of safety for women and girls. The “Purple Chair Scheme” will aim to provide safe spaces for women and girls across the county to get information about health and
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Somerset Wildlife Trust awarded funding for wetland restoration
Somerset Wildlife Trust has been awarded a share of £25 million funding to restore and create a nature-rich landscape. The Species Survival Fund has granted money to 20 conservation projects across the UK, among them, Bogs and Bitterns: Somerset
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Noodle bar with Somerset stores adds two dishes to its menu
A NOODLE bar with two Somerset branches has added two hot new tastes to its menu for food fans across the UK. The chain, which has stores in Minehead and Weston-super-Mare, has added a sweet new special, Apple Spring Rolls, and a sizzling side
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Taunton radio presenter to cycle nearly 100km for cancer charity
A presenter from a Taunton radio station will cycle nearly 100km to raise money for a cancer charity. Chris Wareing, from Apple FM's Friday Anthems, will jump on the exercise bike on April 17, clocking 97.3km from Musgrove Park Hospital's concourse
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Historic paintings up for charity auction at Glastonbury Town Hall
Paintings by two established 19th and 20th century artists, including one of Glastonbury Abbey, will be sold in aid of three charities. The pieces will be auctioned on May 11 at Glastonbury Town Hall. Proceeds will go towards PromiseWorks,
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History conference fundraiser in memory of Strode College lecturer
A public history conference will take place in memory of a Strode College lecturer and in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. The event is in honour of James Arlett, who died of cancer last year. Scheduled at Glastonbury Town Hall on April 19 from
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Nynehead Court's free Easter egg trail makes a return this year
Nynehead Court’s free Easter Egg Trail makes a welcome return this year. The annual event, which is popular with children and adults alike, will start on April 3. Participants will follow a designated trail within the home's flower-laden grounds
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MP Pow on Animal Welfare Bill and gender parity
IT IS clear that across Taunton Deane we are great pet lovers. Certainly, my own two fine cats have a special place in my heart and have taken on an even more meaningful role in my life since my children have grown up and left home and my husband
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Public toilets destroyed by car crash will soon be demolished as work gets under way
WORK has begun to demolish a block of public toilets in Somerset which were severely damaged by a car crash in 2022. The block of toilets on Longforth Road, in Wellington, will soon be no more, as work to demolish the remains of the building is
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Luxury, family-run Somerset B&B wins Gold in prestigious awards
AN Exmoor small business has won a Gold award at the Best B&B of the South West Tourism Excellence Awards in Exeter, having won the preliminary round of Best B&B in the Bristol Bath Somerset Tourism awards in November. Bossington Hall,
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'We need to be better' says Dray ahead of Taunton's busy end of season run in
TAUNTON Town's defeat at the weekend away at Eastbourne Borough saw the side drop back down to 20th place in the National League South. It was a defeat made tougher after the Peacocks enjoyed a good run of two wins in the week prior. Taunton
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New armed forces hub opens in Taunton to support military community in Somerset
TAUNTON has received a new armed forces hub as part of the military's efforts to provide support to serving personnel and veterans across Somerset. The new hub was launched last week by Deputy Lieutenant Brigadier Toomey, representing HM’s Lord
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Big Summer line-up of events set at Cooper Associates County Ground
It’s not just about the cricket at the Cooper Associates County Ground in 2024 as the club has a list of events lined up. From live concerts to open air cinema screenings plus all the drama of football’s European Championships, there’s something
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Law firm raises £2,300 for hospice charity in Jail and Bail fundraiser
Porter Dodson raised over £2,300 for Children's Hospice South West at this year's Jail and Bail fundraising event. The law firm supported the exciting 'courtroom and prison' event at Exeter Castle. Supporters were 'charged', 'tried', and 'jailed
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Taunton Deane Morris Men celebrating 50th anniversary
THIS year is the 50th Anniversary of Taunton Deane Morris Men and to celebrate they have numerous events organised. On Monday April 1st at Vivary Park in Taunton at 10am, the Taunton Deane Morris Men will launch their half century year by dancing
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Three teenagers from Taunton sentenced after 'frenzied' three-on-one stabbing of man
THREE teenagers from Taunton have been handed custodial sentences after a man was stabbed in a residential area last year. The three-on-one attack took place just before 3.30pm on Saturday, February 19 2023, in the park area between Baldwin Road
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Taunton keeper Dan Lavercombe out injured with 'broken leg'
TAUNTON Town goalkeeper Dan Lavercombe has suffered a leg fracture and looks set to miss the remainder of the season. The injury was picked up in Taunton's impressive clean sheet 3-0 victory away at Torquay last week. This has sparked somewhat
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Racist throws items at woman and exposes himself on Taunton-bound train
BRITISH Transport Police have released a CCTV image following a racially motivated hate crime on board a train between Westbury and Taunton stations. A woman had items thrown at her by a group of men. When she asked them to stop, one of the men
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Ex-Somerset cricket boss nears end of 'Wellyman' walk for charity
FORMER England Test cricketer and Somerset director of cricket Matt Maynard is nearing the end of his mammoth walk from John O'Groats to Lands End. Maynard tackled the 1,189-mile challenge to raise funds for the Professional Cricketers' Trust and
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Somerset treasure hunter unearths biggest gold nugget ever found in England
A TREASURE hunter from Somerset has unearthed the largest gold nugget ever found in England. Richard Brock discovered the valuable find despite having a faulty metal detector. Richard, aged 67, travelled three-and-a-half hours from his home
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Rebecca Pow MP invites CEO of special school to No 10 reception
MP REBECCA Pow has invited the CEO of a special school to a No 10 reception. Ian Robinson, from Selworthy Special School, was nominated by Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow to attend a reception at Number 10 celebrating ‘Education Champions’. The
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Somerset pub will NOT be partially demolished in place of new houses as plans denied
PLANS to partially demolish part of a popular pub and shrink its beer garden to build three new houses have been denied by Somerset Council. Red Oak Taverns, who own the Cheddar Valley Inn, in Wells, applied in January to erect two three-bedroom
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Somerset man to captain Men’s Senior GB Padel Team at the World Championships
BEN Gudzelak has been selected as captain of the England Men’s Senior GB Padel Team at the World Championships. Hailing from Crowscombe, Somerset, Gudzelak will lead England at the competition held in La Nucia from April 15-21. He joined the
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MP candidate for new Somerset constituency welcomes set of reforms for the county
FAYE Purbrick, MP candidate for the new Glastonbury and Somerton constituency, has today welcomed the major set of reforms announced by the Prime Minister that will help drive growth across Somerset. On Monday (March 18), the Prime Minister announced
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Next Bond: Actor living in Somerset 'likely' sign contract to take on role of 007
THE next actor who looks most likely to take on the role of 007 as Daniel Craig's successor lives in a town in Somerset. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, from Bruton, is reportedly set to be the next actor to play fictional spy James Bond. The 33-year-old
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Wellington AFC physio appointed sports therapist with England Schools U15 Girls
Lauren Watts, a member of the first team staff at Wellington AFC, has been appointed as sports therapist with the England Schools U15 Girls. Lauren, who has been with the Tangerines for nearly two seasons, has so far attended an England training
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Somerset Girls return from successful Sri Lanka cricket tour
The Somerset Women and Girls lead coach Kieran Peters has just returned from leading the Somerset Under 18 and 15s on a 13 day cricket tour of Sri Lanka. Shortly after returning Kieran talked about how the tour had gone. He said: "Overall it
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Banking hub protecting access to cash opens in Somerset town
AN ORGANISATION set up to protect nationwide access to cash, has opened a temporary home for the Banking Hub in Wellington. The Cash Access UK hub is located at 30 Fore Street and will provide residents and businesses with basic banking and cash
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Over 600 attend successful Blue Flames ABC home show in Taunton
AT the weekend, Blue Flames ABC in Taunton held a home show at Wellsprings Leisure Centre to showcase the quality boxers at the club. There was 16 bouts all featuring local boxers against clubs from around the country. All of the Taunton boxers
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'Public should not be alarmed' by police exercise to test response to 'major threat'
AVON and Somerset Police have urged the public to not be alarmed if they encounter the force carrying out a planned exercise this weekend. The police, along with partner agencies, will be taking part in a pre-planned training exercise at
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Somerset groups reach the finals of this year's Britain in Bloom competition
THE Somerset finalists for this year's Britain in Bloom have been revealed. Cannington, Glastonbury, and Yeovil in Bloom groups have made it to the finals of the gardening competition, which was established by the Royal Horticultural Society
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Taunton medical director appointed as advisor to Royal College of Psychiatrists
THE medical director at Cygnet Hospital Taunton has been appointed as a regional advisor to the prestigious Royal College of Psychiatrists. Dr Dave Barker overseas psychiatric care at the 54-bed mental health hospital for men on Orchard Portman
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Craft Stash Jumble Sale returns to Taunton this year
The Craft Stash Jumble Sale has been confirmed as an annual event and returns on March 31. Following a successful debut in 2023, the sale at Williton Pavilion, TA4 4PG, offers an array of reasonably priced craft materials and tools. Anticipated
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'Outstanding' Taunton care home with a 'tremendous reputation' to adopt new name
A TAUNTON care home is adopting a new name as part of its rebrand. From April 1, 2024, Abbeyfield Somerset Society Residential Home will be adopting the new name of Heron House Residential Home. The name for the "fully independent" not-for-profit
