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Reality TV star seen running through Somerset on mission to help children with cancer
A REALITY TV star and former professional footballer has been spotted running through Somerset as part of his efforts to complete a triathlon across the UK. Ashley Cain was recently seen running through Coxley, towards Wells, on his world record
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War veteran who was shot and paralysed gives inspirational talk at Somerset college
A WAR veteran who was shot and paralysed has shared his inspirational story with students at Bridgwater & Taunton College. Year 1 A level students heard how last year Lance Corporal Mark Harding completed a walk of nearly 1,000 miles from John
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Man arrested in connection to ongoing arson inquiry in Somerset
POLICE made an arrest over the weekend after a bin and bike store were set alight in Frome last month. On Wednesday, March 13 at around 5.45am, an unknown man walked to the building on Sunnybank Court. Night-vision CCTV footage shows the man
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Clarks Village’s artisan market to celebrate independent traders on Somerset Day
CLARKS Village is set to showcase local independent traders in an artisan market to celebrate Somerset Day. Held annually in May, Somerset Day celebrates the best of Somerset from its economy and culture to its history and heritage, and aims to
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Full list of road closures set for Taunton ahead of food festival this weekend
A FOOD festival is set to take place in Taunton this weekend, and several roads will be closed as a result. On Saturday, May 11, several road closures will be in place from 7am until 7pm. Dedicated blue badge parking will be on Magdalene Street
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More than £4.7 million could be spent on new bus lanes in Taunton town centre
MORE than £4.7 million could be spent on delivering new bus lanes in Taunton town centre over the next 12 months using central government funding. Somerset County Council secured £11.9m of funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) in April
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Van driver faces jail after two people died in A303 crash
A VAN driver is facing jail after admitting killing two people in a car crash on the A303, PA reporter Rod Minchin writes. Jessica Higgs, 20, pleaded guilty to two charges of causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drugs.
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Village could still see more than 20 new homes built as appeal lodged
MORE than 20 new homes could still be built in a small Somerset village if a second planning inquiry proves successful. The Johnson Land Company (Bristol) Ltd. failed in its attempts to secure permission for 26 homes on Chapelfield in Oakhill,
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How Eurovision voting works as 2024 competition gets underway
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest begins in Malmö, Sweden this week and if you’re keen to watch along and vote for your favourite, here’s how you can. The contest is widely known for its complex voting system. The semi-finals will be broadcast
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DWP launches new trial as part of sweeping changes to welfare system
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is launching a new trial service in areas of England in a bid to help the long-term sick back into work. The WorkWell programme is part of the Government’s sweeping changes to the welfare system, including
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Travel expert shares the best time of day to fly and why you should book it
HAVE you ever wondered whether it’s worth waking up in the early hours to catch a flight? While it’s exciting to get your holiday started, an early morning get up can be less than tempting, but an expert in the field has explained that it’s actually
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Michael Mosley shares take on how to get slim quickly in time for summer
Dr Michael Mosley has revealed how to lose fat fast in just a few short and simple steps. Too much belly fat can increase your risk of certain chronic conditions. Drinking less alcohol, eating more protein and lifting weights are just a few steps
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Experts top tip could save you £130 on your energy bills
WITH energy bills still making up a significant portion of our household costs, many people will be looking at ways to cut back on electricity expenses. It’s no secret that electrical devices such as phone chargers, games consoles and even dishwashers
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Somerset garage used as a hotspot for class A drugs turned into 'work of art'
A GARAGE in Glastonbury which was a hotspot for the use of class A drugs has been turned into a "work of art." Over the weekend, police boarded up the premises before Glastonbury murals stepped up to the task of making it "look incredible."
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Taunton man to cycle from London to Paris to raise funds for mental health hospital
A TAUNTON man who helps inpatients at a mental health hospital to keep physically fit and active is cycling from London to Paris in an effort to raise £2,000 for his chosen charity. Stuart Hooper is the Active Life Lead at Cygnet Hospital Taunton
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RNLI crews rush to save woman and her two dogs after being cut off by incoming tide
EMERGENCY services rushed to a beach in Somerset yesterday afternoon after hearing a woman and her two dogs were stranded due to an incoming tide. At around 4:50pm, Burnham-on-Sea lifeboat crews were paged by Milford Haven Coastguard as the victim
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Lando Norris – from shy teenager to F1 grand prix winner on 110th appearance
“It’s been a long time coming,” said an emotional Lando Norris in the moments after he became only the fifth British driver this century to win a Formula One race, and the 21st in all, writes Philip Duncan from PA. His millionaire businessman
