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Handsome residence within a 3.45-acre plot on the fringes of North Curry
This handsome, detached residence occupies an elevated position set at the end of a private drive within grounds of approximately 3.45 acres. The five-double-bedroom house is situated on the western outskirts of the sought-after rural village of
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‘Life is so much poorer without you’: columnist's ‘Beautiful lurcher’ Daisy dies
THIS is the last column I will write for the Somerset County Gazette. Recently, Daisy, my beautiful lurcher, died. She was just nine and a half years old. She took ill suddenly on Tuesday night. She was vomiting and became breathless, and we took
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Home Secretary commits to tackling rural crime at meeting with Somerset MP candidate
THE Home Secretary has committed to tackling rural crime in Somerset after a meeting with MP candidate Faye Purbrick. Faye, who is candidate for the new seat of Glastonbury and Somerton, attended a roundtable with The RT Hon James Cleverly MP
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Glastonbury Festival 2024 Theatre and Circus acts announced
TOP comedians, dare-devil acrobats, uplifting dancers and quirky cabaret acts will be among the entertainers at Glastonbury Festival 2024's Theatre and Circus Fields. James Acaster, John Cooper Clarke, Jonathan Pie and Nish Kumar are among the
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UK Learner Drivers: Car ownership unachievable at £30K
The average monthly salary in the UK is £2,140 compared to the average car price of £30,491 A new study revealed the UK as one of the least-affordable European countries for owning a car The findings consider fuel prices,
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Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024: Best farm shop in Somerset revealed
A FARM shop in Somerset has come out top in the 2024 Muddy Stilettos awards. Now in their 11th year, the winners are decided by readers of the lifestyle website. There are 21 different categories, and businesses are picked in each region across
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Book about Taunton's buildings, history, and architecture set to release this week
A NEW book dedicated to Taunton's history through architecture is set to go on sale this week. Taunton in 50 Buildings is described as 'a guided tour' through the county town's most fascinating historic and modern buildings. Written by Somerset
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Reopening Octagon Theatre could cost £200k if £15m regeneration plans fall through
REOPENING the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil in its original form could cost up to £200,000 if a multi-million-pound regeneration plan falls through. Somerset Council announced in October 2023 that it would be putting its £30m revamp of the Octagon
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I tried a chef's recipe for making the 'perfect' scrambled eggs
I'M a huge fan of scrambled eggs, but I tend to keep the recipe simple when throwing the dish together in the morning. However, after scrolling through my feed on TikTok, I came across a recipe from a London chef on how to make the "perfect" scrambled
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‘When I celebrated a big birthday, I wrote a “bucket list” of things to do this year’
TIME flies so quickly. It is important to make time to have fun, travel, experience life and the wonderful world we live in. When I celebrated a big birthday recently, I wrote a “bucket list”! The things I wanted to do during this year. The
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‘Are you a young person in Somerset who dreams of a greener, wilder future?’
IN the midst of the ecological crisis, wildlife conservation organisations in the UK need to embrace and encourage diversity in the movement. Making an effort to include groups that have historically been excluded is a positive move for people
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Animal rescue’s plea for donations after ‘unprecedented financial downturn’
A SOMERSET animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming charity has announced an urgent appeal for life-saving donations. Amid an “unprecedented and severe financial downturn” Ferne Animal Sanctuary is urgently appealing for vital donations to continue
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Plans to demolish derelict building to make way for new car park in Somerset town
A DERELICT building in the centre of a Somerset town could be demolished and replaced with a new car park. Residents of Shepton Mallet have grown accustomed to the 'eyesore' that is 14 Commercial Street, but plans have now been submitted to Somerset
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The 108th annual Wivey Show returns to Wiveliscombe this year
The 108th Wivey Show returns to Wiveliscombe for its annual show this year. It will take place at the Rec on Saturday, August 17. The event has undergone significant growth since its revamp two years ago. With more than 200 classes open
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Labour's Clare Moody starts four-year term as police and crime commissioner
CLARE Moody has started her term as Avon and Somerset's police and crime commissioner after being elected by local voters. The Labour candidate's four-year term began on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Ms Moody gained 95,982 votes to win the election
