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Second place Chelmsford snatch three points from Peacocks
National League South: Taunton Town 2-3 Chelmsford City TWO stoppage time goals gave Chelmsford City all three points on Saturday (March 23) against Taunton Town. The Peacocks led from the fifth minute of the match at Wordsworth Drive, but
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Security increased at Silk Mills Park & Ride after group of travellers park up
A SMALL group of travellers parked up on the Silk Mills Park & Ride in Taunton on Friday (March 22) evening. It has been confirmed by a Somerset councillor that the group, at present, consists of seven caravans. Extra security has been brought
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Somerset resident turns recycled ocean trash into jewellery for her own business
A FROME resident is turning recycled ocean trash into a jewellery business, Finley Vowles writes. Sophie Witt, who was born and raised in Frome, recently turned her beachcombing hobby into a successful jewellery business. She wanders the high
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Property in 'sought-after' Drayton sells for well above guide price
This four-bedroom house in Drayton sold at auction for £461,000 this week – well above its freehold guide price of £380,000 plus. The property in North Street went under the hammer with Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers on Wednesday, March
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Marching to the sound of bird song at RSPB Ham Wall
March is my favourite time of year and a walk across the RSPB’s Somerset nature reserves at Ham Wall is a great way to connect to nature and get the sense that a change is coming. The first butterflies of the year wake from their hibernations – look
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Give your views on improvements to Frome's Old Showfield
A series of events is to be held at Frome’s Old Showfield to gather the views of local residents on how the public green space could be improved. Staff from Frome Town Council will be hosting and attending various activities at the Old Showfield
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Creech Baptist Church congregation celebrates 200th anniversary
A special service of celebration was held to mark the 200th anniversary of Creech Baptist Church on Sunday, March 10. Members of the church’s regular congregation were joined by friends, well-wishers and special guests. Lead Pastor Matt Bradley
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Taunton man running 87-miles to fundraise for struggling football club
A Taunton man has set himself a mammoth running challenge next month and will be completing the run to raise funds for his beloved football club. Troy Webster is taking part in a 87-mile run, along Dorset's Jurassic Coast on April 6 and 7.
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Imposing late Victorian residence on the fringes of the attractive village of Porlock
This substantial and imposing late Victorian residence occupies an elevated position on the fringes of the popular and attractive village of Porlock, with easy access to endless bridleways and footpaths on Exmoor, while Minehead is just over six miles
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Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership appoints new sport welfare officer
SOMERSET Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) has appointed Tracey Sweetland as its Sport Welfare Officer to support local sports clubs creating safer sport for all. Tracey is part of a national network of 63 Sport Welfare Officers, recruited
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Property expert discusses pros and cons of open houses
I’m pretty busy helping my clients to plan springtime sales right now and more than a few have asked if I’d recommend arranging an ‘Open House’ for viewings. Open Houses can be a very effective way of attracting collective interest in the sale
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Council homes to be protected from stray balls from neighbouring cricket club
NEW council houses being built in Minehead will be protected from stray cricket balls following a decision by councillors. Somerset Council is currently overseeing the construction of the Rainbow Way development on Seaward Way, providing 54 new
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Nation's finest cheesemakers congregate in Somerset for British Cheese Awards 2024
THE nation's finest cheesemakers congregated in Somerset for the annual British Cheese Awards on Friday, March 22. Over 640 cheeses underwent a rigorous judging process throughout the day ahead of the Food and Drink Festival at the Bath and West
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Four years on from Glastonbury Festival's heart-wrenching cancellation
FOUR years have flown by since preparations for Glastonbury Festival 2020 was brought to a grinding halt as part of the government's fight against Covid-19. On March 18 of that year, amid the rapidly changing situation due to the pandemic, Sir
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Several Taunton-based businesses take home gold at Somerset Business Awards 2024
THE winners of the 2024 Somerset Business Awards were announced at a glittering gala dinner and presentation at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare, on Friday, March 22. Nearly 400 business people from across Somerset attended the
