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Expert explains the dangers of wild swimming ahead of weekend heatwave
WITH the weather heating up this weekend, you might fancy venturing out into a lake or the sea to cool off. The physical and mental benefits have made it a popular activity among outdoor enthusiasts who seek a unique and refreshing way to engage
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Ollie Chamberlain to leave Taunton Town after ‘illustrious’ spell at Wordsworth Drive
OLLIE Chamberlain is set to leave Taunton Town, the club have confirmed. The attacking midfielder will depart Wordsworth Drive when his contract expires after making 282 appearances for the Peacocks, scoring 39 goals. This follows the club's
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Boy accused of attacking pupils with hammer had previously sleepwalked – court
STAFF and pupils at a public school were aware a student accused of carrying out a hammer attack had previously been sleepwalking, a court heard, PA reporter Rod Minchin writes. The 16-year-old was wearing just his boxer shorts when he attacked
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Council to enter negotiations over ‘best offer’ with cash-strapped waste contractor
SOMERSET taxpayers could have to shell out more to have their bins collected to prevent the current contractor from pulling out. Suez currently holds the contract for all kerbside collections in Somerset, (including recycling, refuse, food waste
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Full list of food stalls coming to Taunton for eat:Festival
A FOOD festival will bring tasty treats to Taunton tomorrow, with around 100 stalls set to line the streets of the town centre. Eat:Festival will spread over Church Square, Hammet Street, Fore Street, and up to Primark on East Street on Saturday
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Secondary school secures funding to expand dining and kitchen facilities
A SECONDARY school in Wellington has secured funding to expand its kitchen and dining facilities. Court Field School, part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, has secured funding from Somerset Council. In recent years, the school has found
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Somerset town soon to be left with no banks qualifies for 'deposit service'
A SOMERSET town has qualified for a bankinghub-style 'deposit service' after news that its last remaining bank would close later this year. TSB recently announced it will close its Frome branch due to low footfall, marking the fourth bank closure
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Crucial A-Road to be made one-way for almost three weeks to replace gas main
A CRUCIAL A-Road in Somerset is set to be made one-way for almost three weeks at the end of this month. The A39 Glastonbury Road, which links Wells to Glastonbury from the Strawberry Way roundabout, will be closed in one direction whilst a gas
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Can a neighbour paint their side of my fence? The rule you need to know
FENCES and neighbours can be a tricky subject, from who's responsible for what side to leaning items against fences and who can do what with the fence. Several popular misconceptions have created confusion around this area of property law for years
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'We have given them a facelift' - Walkers confirms change to popular crisps
Walkers Crisps has confirmed it has made a change to its popular Monster Munch Flamin' Hot flavour after fans became worried it had been discontinued. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares
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Lidl announces third pay rise in 12 months for staff - and they are hiring now
LIDL has announced its staff will receive a third pay rise in the last 12 months. The supermarket is increasing pay for hourly-paid workers to a minimum of £12.40 across the country, up from £12. In London, workers will see entry level pay
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Foreign Office reveals all the countries UK holidaymakers should avoid
AS summer gets closer, you might be wondering where to go on your next trip abroad. While choosing a holiday destination can be exciting, it’s important to know about the places that are not recommended for travel so you can avoid them whether
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I'm a pharmacist and this is the best way to beat your hay fever symptoms
WITH summer just around the corner, the pollen count across the UK is expected to rise, bringing with it the unwanted menace of hay fever. Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever occurs when the body reacts to histamine, a substance released
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Disruption and flooding possible as thunderstorm warning issued for Somerset
ALL of Somerset and North Somerset has been issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms which is set to come into effect this weekend. The Met Office says from midday until 10pm on Sunday, May 12, heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected.
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Key road through Somerset town closed to protect people from 'dangerous tree'
UPDATE: The road remains closed. A new statement issued by Travel Somerset reads: "Just a reminder this road is currently closed - we expect it to reopen after 4pm today." A KEY road which connects a town in Somerset to the A38 is currently closed
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On this day in 2009 – Jenson Button victory at Spanish GP causes Brawn friction
Jenson Button continued a stellar start to the Formula One season with victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on this day in 2009, but not everyone in his Brawn GP team was happy about the outcome, from PA Sport. Button’s win at the Circuit de Catalunya
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Somerset star Lando Norris confident McLaren can deliver title challenge in 2025
Lando Norris believes McLaren will “100 per cent” be title contenders next season and predicts plenty more excitement for the rest of 2024, writes Scott Hunt from PA. The 24-year-old claimed his maiden Formula One victory at the Miami Grand Prix
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Somerset Chamber of Commerce to host Skills and Careers Fair later this year
EMPLOYERS are being encouraged to sign-up for a county-wide careers fair to help nurture their future workforce, especially those in the production and manufacturing sectors, writes Emma Rawlings, Chief Executive, Somerset Chamber of Commerce.
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Large care home to be built near Mendip Hills despite access fears
A CARE home on the edge of the Mendip Hills will be replaced by a new, larger facility following a vote by local councillors. The Laurels residential care home, run by Country Court Care Ltd., lies on Westfield Lane near the western edge of Draycott
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Former Taunton student joins London Assembly after running in mayoral election
A TAUNTON politician who ran to become the Mayor of London has now taken her place in the capital city’s assembly. Zoë Garbett, who went to school in Taunton before joining Richard Huish College, represented the Green Party in the mayoral elections
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Weather no object for Devon & Somerset Point to Point race day
A decently sized crowd filled out South Hill as the Devon & Somerset Point to Point got underway. The typical Exmoor drizzle was no put-off for the spectators who came to witness a riveting competition last Sunday. It featured the winners of
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‘My fond memories as a BBC Correspondent of spending time with Normandy vets’
NEXT month the Western world will pay homage to and publicly recognise the heroic achievements of a truly remarkable group of people – D-Day veterans. It saddened me to read this week that there are probably only a handful of UK veterans still
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Nadine de Klerk inspires Blaze fightback win over Western Storm
The Blaze had Nadine de Klerk to thank as they fought back to beat Western Storm in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. South African all-rounder de Klerk hit an impressive unbeaten 106, steering her team to victory at Trent Bridge on May 8. The
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Popular Dolly Parton tribute show coming to Cedar Hall in Wells
A Dolly Parton tribute show is coming to Wells later this year. Kelly O’Brien is a popular act, having been heralded as the "U.K’s number one Dolly Parton tribute" by the Daily Mirror. Now she will take The Dolly Show across the country, including
