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First Saturday edition of Taunton Independent Market this weekend
The first Saturday edition of the Taunton Independent Market takes place this weekend. It will be held at Castle Green in Taunton on March 30. This month sees the introduction of an Arts Market, in collaboration with Jenny Eastwell-Keogh and
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Wells MP follows through on intentions to step down as armed forces minister
WELLS MP James Heappey has stepped down as the armed forces minister. Earlier this month, Mr Heappey announced he will be stepping down from politics, and outlined his intentions to resign from his ministerial post. On Tuesday, February 27,
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Historic manor near Taunton available to hire out for 'biggest Easter egg hunt ever'
EVER thought about spending Easter in a historic, luxurious manor house with stunning grounds? Well, now's a better time than ever, as Broomfield House, an Elizabethan manor near Taunton with space for up to 14 people is available to rent for the
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Exhibition receives visit from Local MP in support of English Tourism Week
Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton and Frome, Sarah Dyke, visited both Castle Cary Museum and Market House recently to give support to English Tourism Week. The week, directed by VisitEngland, takes play from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 March and is an
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Wellington charity dance back for a second year after the first was such a success
‘One Night of Elvis’ last year in May raised £1,750 for Stand Up to Cancer/Cancer Research UK. It was organised by Jeanette and Ken Bird as a thank you after Ken had two major operations for cancer. This year, ‘Another Night of Elvis’ will
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Seven-year-old Reuben raises £500 in his bid to save the planet
Seven-year-old Reuben Howard has raised £500 for his school in Taunton after cleaning up his community. Reuben, a pupil at Minerva Primary School, raised the money after locals noticed his litter-picking efforts around the school’s community and
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Taunton wooden gift-maker makes 'difficult decision' to shut down after eight years
A TALENTED businesswoman from Creech St Michael near Taunton has made the 'difficult decision' to shut down her company. Jo Morrison, who founded Woodcraft by JoMo in 2016, said running the business 'has been a labour of love', and expressed her
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Taunton's Town Wardens make repairs and refurbishments to local services
TAUNTON Town Council's Town Wardens have been out in full force recently to carry out some much needed maintenance on public services in the town. Most recently, the wardens refurbished the handrail near the men's toilets at Castle Green, gave
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'We have found an outstanding leader': Somerset school appoints new headteacher
A NEW headteacher has been appointed at Wellington School. Alex Battison will replace Eugene du Toit, who will be moving to Haileybury School in September 2024 after five years leading the school. Alex has a wide range of experience in the
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'I want our members to be proud of the club' - Jamie Cox speaks ahead of CEO role
JAMIE Cox can’t wait to start as Somerset’s new chief executive and expects to be in post sometime in May, writes Richard Walsh. Speaking exclusively to the County Gazette, the incoming Somerset CEO said: “I know the club and I know the place and
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Wellington's winning form ends after close battle with Saltash United
Toolstation Western League: Wellington 1-2 Saltash United Wellington AFC’s bid for a third successive premier division victory was thwarted by Saltash United at the Playing Field last night (Tuesday). Both sides have shown a marked improvement
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CrossCountry services will not call at new Wellington railway station
WELLINGTON'S railway station will not be served by CrossCountry services when it opens by the end of next year. Somerset Council has been working with the Department for Transport (DfT) and Network Rail to restore rail services to the town, which
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Changes to recycling and waste collection days over Easter fortnight
THOUSANDS of Somerset home owners' rubbish and recycling collection days are changing for this week and next. The upcoming Easter weekend means changes to recycling and rubbish collections across the county. Collections that would usually happen
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Work due to start on new council homes in North Taunton this summer
SOMERSET Council has appointed Classic Builders (South West) Ltd the main contractor of Phase B and Ci of the North Taunton Woolaway Project (NTWP). At a meeting of executive earlier this month, councillors appointed the contractor following a
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Mystery Somerset man becomes instant millionaire with 'life-changing' lottery prize
A MYSTERY man has become an instant millionaire after winning £1million in the ‘Cash Bolt Millionaire Gold’ Instant Win Game from The National Lottery. The man, known only as Mr. T, is one of over eight million players that win each week on a
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Somerset chef discovers he's won £15,000 in middle of 14-hours shift
A SOMERSET chef has scooped a tasty £15,000 cash prize courtesy of online competition specialist BOTB. Josh Budge, from Emborough, between Wells and Shepton Mallet, was at work training new staff when he received a video call from BOTB presenter
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Peacocks drop into relegation places as season hits business end
AS of March 27, Taunton Town FC have dropped into the relegation places in the National League South. After they suffered another postponement on Monday night, and results elsewhere on Tuesday night, the Peacocks now sit in 21st place. They
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Weather warning issued ahead of potential 'hazardous conditions' in Somerset & Devon
THE Met Office has issued a weather warning for parts of Somerset and Devon set to come into effect tomorrow morning. A yellow warning has been issued due to expected strong winds which could cause 'hazardous conditions' from 7am until 6pm on Thursday
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Remembering when Minehead's dog poo vigilante took matters into his own hands
IN 2017, a man who took matters into his own hands to try and draw attention to the amount of dog fouling in Minehead launched a petition for support. Steven Heard, 47, was often seen patrolling Minehead on his mobility scooter picking up dog poo
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Results from another busy meet at Taunton Racecourse
We were delighted to welcome the RNLI on Tuesday as part of their 200 year celebrations. There were plenty of runners and the kind weather made it an enjoyable afternoon, writes Martin Higgs. The racing kicked off at 2.20pm with the Blackbrook
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Unused Somerset office building sold to veterinary clinic following increased demand
A VETERINARY clinic has purchased an unused office building in Williton followed an "increased demand" for services. St Peter's House, a former office building, has been unoccupied since March 2020. Housing provider Magna Housing
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Public toilets in town to close due to Somerset Council 'change of circumstances'
PUBLIC toilets in a town in Somerset will soon close due to a 'late change of circumstances' from Somerset Council. From Monday, April 1, public toilets in Shepton Mallet will be closed for the foreseeable future. The toilets, which are owned
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Captains Drive In a success at Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club
The Captains Drive In took place on Saturday at Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club in good weather and thanks to Jon and his staff the course was in the best condition possible given the amount to rain that has fallen. Congratulations to the winners
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Big season ahead for juniors at Taunton St Andrews Cricket Club
The indoor sessions for Taunton St Andrews Cricket Club juniors that have been taking place at King’s College are coming to a close and as from the start of April they move outside. The first outside coaching session of the season will be taking
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Themes set for Somerset's One Day Cup home fixtures
SOMERSET CCC have confirmed their Metro Bank One Day Cup themes for the upcoming season. Last year the theme home fixtures at the Cooper Associates County were great fun for families and added plenty of entertainment around the One Day competition
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County Gazette readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Units on business park for sale at £1.75million
AN opportunity to invest in a thriving Somerset trading estate is being offered by award winning agents Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Two modern industrial units situated within Cheddar Business Park are on the market at a guide price of £1.75million
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The Manfreds' Hits & More tour coming to Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre
Following their successful 60th anniversary tour in 2023, The Manfreds, with original members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, are set to perform at the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton. They are considered one of the finest and most respected bands
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B&Q's first ever employee visits Taunton store for 55th anniversary
B&Q's first ever employee visited the Taunton store to celebrate the company's 55-year anniversary. Avril de Klerk was originally recruited by founders Richard Block and David Quayle in 1969. She is a retired civil servant and took part
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Drink-driver who collided with ‘several’ parked cars handed three-year ban
A WOMAN who collided with “several” parked cars in Wellington while more than double the legal limit for alcohol has been banned from driving for three years. Jessica Cooper-Hogan, 22, drove a black Land Rover Discovery into the parked vehicles
