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Modern detached family home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Taunton
This modern detached family home occupies a position in a quiet cul-de-sac on the popular east side of Taunton. The four-bedroom property is presented in good decorative order with a pleasant use of neutral tones and décor. On the ground floor
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Birthday bash for beloved former landlord of Taunton bar
THE former landlord of The Telegraph Inn in Taunton has celebrated his 70th birthday in style. Eddy Biernacki ran the Bridge Street pub, which is now The Moonshine Bar, from 1985 to 1997. In honour of his 70th birthday, his wife took it upon
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Dog café which promises to be the 'happiest party ever' to return to Taunton
A MUCH-LOVED dog café is returning to Taunton this April. Pop + Bark will be running a series of doggy-themed social events at Pitcher and Piano, kicking off with the Labrador Café on Sunday, April 14. As seen on Dragons' Den, the 80-minute
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Taunton discount store prepares to 'say goodbye' ahead of closure
THE Original Factory Shop in Taunton's County Walk has announced that it will be closing its doors next week. The discount store will be closing on Saturday, April 6. Posting on Facebook, a spokesperson from the store said: "We are sorry to
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Five-bedroom extended property in sought-after Parkfield
This five-bedroom extended property occupies a position in the sought-after residential location of Parkfield, close to renowned schools and Musgrove Park Hospital. The detached family home is presented in superb decorative order throughout and
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Novelist Hannah Richell tells us how Somerset inspires her work
As her latest novel hits the bookshops, Somerset-based novelist Hannah Richell tells us how she uses the county’s landscapes for plot inspiration Of all the English counties to fall in love with, it’s Somerset I come back to again and again.
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Frome school which helps 'pupils flourish' praised in Ofsted report
A FROME school which helps students "reach their full potential" has been praised by Ofsted. Park Road's Avanti Park School was inspected earlier this year on February 20 and 21. The facility was given an overall rating of 'Good' after inspectors
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Historic inn named Somerset's Pub of the Year for the sixth time
A PUB near Burnham-on-Sea has once again been named Somerset's Pub of the Year'. The Crossways Inn, in West Huntspill, has taken home the CAMRA (The Campaign for Real Ale) award six times in recent years, winning in 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
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Elton John returns to Taunton and wows crowds at County Ground after six-year hiatus
DO you remember when Elton John came to Taunton? Not only did he play at the County Ground in Taunton in 2006, he returned six years later in 2012... He came, it rained, he conquered – Sir Elton John’s return to Taunton’s County Ground after six
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Yeovil Town Football Club support community blood pressure testing
In an important step to improve community health across the county, NHS Somerset and Somerset Council have partnered with Yeovil Town Football Club as part of their ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign, raising awareness of the importance of testing your
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Storage Heater Upgrade: Get Access to Free Grants via ECO4 Scheme Now
Are your storage heaters old, driving up the cost of your utility bills and failing to keep your home warm during the winter? The obvious solution is to buy new and better storage heaters, but if you cannot afford it, then you can apply for the ECO4
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Somerset Anne Frank Creative Writing Awards returns= for seventh edition
THE Somerset Anne Frank Creative Writing awards was formed in 2010, and recognises the tremendous literature skills of the youth in Somerset. On Thursday, March 21 it returned, with many young people from all over Somerset attending Wells Cathedral
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Kendal Mint Cake: An Everest-conquering kick up the jacksie perfect for runners
AFTER turning 29 I started doing what happens to most people touching 30; I started posting runs on my Instagram. Tragic, I know. Accepting the fact that you're almost as close to 40 as you are to your teens is pretty daunting and makes