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Somerset policing team deal with rogue cow and more during 'busy' week
POLICE in Wincanton helped rescue a rogue cow and seized a number of vehicles during a "busy week" last week. Speaking at the weekend (Sunday, May 5), a spokesperson from the South Somerset Neighbourhood Policing team said: "It's been a busy week
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Somerset Day 2024 to celebrate the 'beauty and culture' of county
THIS weekend, residents from across the region will be celebrating the annual Somerset Day. The event, which is held on May 11 every year, celebrates the best of the county, whether it be small businesses or inspiring individuals. As explained
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Last bank in Somerset town set to close as TSB announces closure of 36 branches
THE last remaining bank in a town in Somerset is set to close following an announcement made today by TSB. The retail banking company announced its Frome branch will be shutting among a total 36 branches across the UK as part of efforts to move
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Minehead CC lose opening game of the season by 10 wickets
Minehead Cricket Club’s 1st XI lost to Yeovil CC by 10 wickets in the West of England Premier Cricket League this weekend after only managing 57 runs. It was the first match after promotion from the County League for Minehead and they were looking
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Dog ban could be reintroduced on Minehead beach as council considers restrictions
SOMERSET Council is currently deliberating on whether or not to ban dogs from part of a popular beach. At an Executive meeting which began at 10am today, Wednesday, May 8, a proposal to re-implement a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for dog
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Increased sales for West Somerset Railway’s service
A WEST Somerset Railway’s service has seen a 50 per cent increase in sale in the month of May. The Spring Steam Spectacular had a successful month and from May 3 to May 6 May 2024, there was an increase in sales of over 50 per cent in comparison
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Expect ‘local derbies and bumper crowds’ as Titans celebrate 150th anniversary
TAUNTON Titans are looking ahead to local derbies and bumper crowds as the club celebrates their 150th anniversary next season. The Veritas Park outfit have started planning for the 2024/25 season, including with a callout to local businesses that
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Community Awards deadline in Somerset town extended
THE deadline for the Wellington Community Awards nominations has been extended until the end of May. Councillors on the panel decided to do so to allow more groups and people to be nominated in the awards’ second edition. A Wellington Town
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Cheddar Valley RFC's youth teams get new kit in time for festival
Cheddar Valley Rugby Club’s youngest athletes stepped on the pitch with newfound confidence at the Cheddar Valley RFC Minis Rugby Festival last weekend. Their new kits were made possible by a £1,500 donation from local housing association Alliance
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Taunton Town confirm ticket prices for 2024/25 as early bird offer launches
TAUNTON Town FC have confirmed their season ticket and admission prices ahead of the 2024-25 season as the club returns to the Southern League. The Peacocks will compete in the division for the first time since 2021/22, when they gained promotion
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Somerset Council agrees ‘historic’ devolution deal with Bridgwater Town Council
SOMERSET Council has transferred several assets and services to Bridgwater Town Council in what it describes as a 'historic devolution deal'. The move sees services from street cleaning and road-sweeping to the management of parks and open spaces
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Junior golfer celebrates his first hole-in-one at Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club
CONGRATULATIONS to Taunton and Pickeridge junior member Cooper Baker, who achieved every golfer's dream when he got a hole-in-one on 12a – a par 3 hole – last week. He has only recently started playing in 18-hole competitions and his handicap is
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Violent Taunton ex jailed for five years for ashtray stabbing
A VIOLENT ex-partner has been jailed for stabbing his former lover with a shard from a broken ashtray after she turned down his drunken offer of sex, court reporter Ted Davenport writes. Matthew Yarde dragged the terrified woman across her front
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Bishops Lydeard U13s taste victory in the TDYFL Cup final
Bishops Lydeard Youth U13's clinched a remarkable victory when they beat Middlezoy Mustangs in the TDYFL Cup Final. It took place at Taunton Town’s Wordsworth Drive on Sunday, May 5. They overcame Middlezoy 5-3 with a display of exceptional
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Locals invited to take part in tenth Taunton's Big Sleep Out in support of homeless
AN annual event which takes place in Taunton in support of the local homeless community is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary. On Saturday, June 15, people of all ages will be sleeping out under the stars to help raise valuable funds for Arc
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VE Day: Taunton celebrates after coming out of the war 'practically unscathed'
IN 1945, Taunton celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day after coming through World War Two "practically unscathed". A report taken from the Somerset County Gazette in that fateful year reads: "What we are celebrating now is the end of hostilities
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Somerset charity partners with sports personalities to spread mental health message
A MENTAL health charity has partnered up with a number of sports stars to promote the importance of moving more for our mental health. Mind in Somerset is running the campaign in aid of Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from May 13 to May
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Restaurant chef-owner says award could be ‘start of something bigger’
THE chef and owner of a modern Middle-Eastern restaurant in Glastonbury that recently won an award said the event could be “the start of something even bigger”. Ayesha Kalaji, chef-owner of Queen of Cups in Glastonbury has been awarded in the Best
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Somerset Day: Scavenger hunt to take place in Taunton to raise money for food bank
SOMERSET Day is fast approaching, and independent businesses in Taunton have clubbed together to celebrate in a unique and constructive way. Susie Thomas, from Rocket and Bird gift shop in St James Street, has curated 'The Big Picnic Trail' as
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A luxury glamping experience next to Glastonbury Festival site
Glastonbury Festival-goers with a taste for luxury can opt for an alternative to crowded camping areas and flimsy tents. A ‘glamping' company based near the festival provides handcrafted yurts, tipis and bell tents with their own electricity supply
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Nursery near Taunton to improve play area and kitchen thanks to £100,000 investment
AN EDUCATION trust in Taunton has invested £100,000 in renovating a nursery in North Curry, creating a new classroom, kitchen, outdoor play area, and forest school. As a result, Little Herons will be opening all year round from September and taking
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Reflecting on ‘two days of exciting county cricket from two very good sides’
SOMERSET did well to beat Essex by three wickets at the weekend at Taunton, where the Dukes ball gave plenty of encouragement to the quicker bowlers on a really green wicket on the opening day, where bowlers from both sides in the main dominated the
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Woman 'bullied' out of gym by staff after husband died 'behaved inappropriately'
A WOMAN who claims she was 'bullied' out of her local gym after losing her husband has been told she behaved inappropriately. Maria Miller, 56, has been a frequent visitor to Wellington Sports Centre for the past 22 years, but feels she has been
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Taunton lunchtime concerts to start again
THE St John’s Church Lunchtime concerts in Taunton will be starting again soon as they enter their 14th year. The concerts will start again on Friday, May 10. The newly founded Taunton Sliders Trombone Quartet will be making their debut so
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Farm Shop scoops EIGHT Taste of the West Awards - four gold and four silver
A FARM shop is celebrating after winning eight Taste of the West Awards - with meat products made from livestock hand-reared on its farm. Rumwell Farm Shop, between Taunton and Wellington in Somerset, has scooped four gold and four silver awards
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Bishops Lydeard u13s beat Middlezoy Mustangs to clinch TDYFL Cup
BISHOPS Lydeard Youth U13s clinched a remarkable victory when they beat Middlezoy Mustangs in the TDYFL Cup Final at Taunton Town’s Wordsworth Drive on Sunday. They overcame Middlezoy 5-3 with a display of exceptional teamwork and skill and goals
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Taunton company get award for efforts against loan sharks
Lendology CIC, a Taunton-based social enterprise, has been nationally recognised for its efforts in tackling loan sharks. The organisation was awarded the coveted Partner Recognition accreditation from the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT
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Taunton St Andrews lose to Pete Trego's Burbage in season opener
Taunton St Andrews made the long trip to Wiltshire for their opening match of the season on Saturday. They faced newly promoted Burbage and Easton Royal, who ran out the winners by 37 runs. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Burbage
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Further funding boost for Glastonbury cultural hub as regeneration work moves forward
A SOMERSET cultural hub has received a further funding boost as work to regenerate part of its current base moves forward. The Red Brick Building is a former tannery within the Morland Enterprise Park in Glastonbury, which hosts a wide range of
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Award-winning Taunton fried chicken restaurant to feature on Come Dine With Me
AN award-winning fried chicken restaurant in Taunton is set to feature in a popular TV series next week. Eat the Bird, found at Pegasus Court, Coal Orchard, will appear in the new series of Come Dine With Me: The Professionals in the episode set
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Sarah Dyke and Blue Cross call for dog control legislation reform
Sarah Dyke, the MP for Somerton and Frome, met with representatives of animal welfare charity Blue Cross. It follows government measures in October to ban XL bully dogs, which Blue Cross and other charities are against. They argue that breed
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10th Big Sleep Out fundraiser in aid of Taunton homeless charity
People of all ages will sleep out under the stars to raise money for a local homeless charity. The 10th annual Big Sleep Out is in aid of Arc (formerly Taunton Association for the Homeless). It will take place on Saturday, 15th June behind
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New exhibition at East Quay delving into the mystery of AI
A new exhibition that explores the ethical complexities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming to East Quay this May. Jake Elwes will debut his latest creation, The Zizi Show: A Deepfake Drag Cabaret. It will start on May 25 until September
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Former Lord Lieutenant of Somerset climbs Glastonbury Tor in wheelchair for charity
CHARITY patron Annie Maw has successfully climbed Glastonbury Tor in a wheelchair in a huge fundraising effort for Festival Medical Services. Annie Maw, former Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, had never been to the top of the 158-metre (518 foot) iconic
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Unusual assortment of headgear opens conversation at dementia care home
A colourful collection of headwear sparked conversations at Yeovil’s Chestnut Lodge care home. The Women’s Institute and Mothers’ Union members took a selection of hats with them to their monthly meeting at Hendford Hill care home. The groups
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Taunton Deane lose to newly-promoted Wellington in season opener
Taunton Deane Cricket Club overcame the elements to welcome Wellington for the first game of the league season. This was despite the Convent Field being largely underwater on Thursday, but in two days the ground was playable. It was in large
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Danesfield school celebrates inaugural Multi-Faith Festival
Danesfield school held its first-ever Multi-Faith Festival which included jubilant singing and dancing. The event focused on various spiritual inquiries and covered life journeys, environmental impact, natural beauty, and global festivals.
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How to make the most of Glastonbury Festival – with help from an AI chatbot
IT'S now less than 50 days until Glastonbury Festival returns to Pilton. Around 210,000 people will descend on Worthy Farm for the festival, which will be headlined by Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA this year. Shania Twaine will also perform on
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Mixed fortunes for the Pistols and Muskets in baseball action
There were mixed fortunes for the Pistols and the Muskets in the South West and Wales Baseball League at Taunton Baseball Club this weekend. The Pistols hosted the Bristol Buccaneers, the league leaders, which resulted in defeat. While for
