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Somerset residents are healthier than England’s average, report reveals
A NEW report into the health of England’s counties and local authorities has given Somerset an above-average Health Index score. An analysis of the ONS’ latest health index figures has rated Somerset well above the average of 100, according to
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Police officers sacked after not investigating assault of vulnerable hospital patient
TWO Avon and Somerset Police officers have been dismissed after failing to record or investigate a 'vulnerable' hospital patient who was heard screaming after an alleged assault. PC James Stone and PC Daniel Sweet were disciplined after concerns
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Craft cider festival coming to Taunton Wetherspoons
A CRAFT cider festival is coming to Taunton’s Wetherspoons, boasting a bounty of locally produced and affordable ciders to sample. The Perkin Warbeck, on East Street in Taunton, is hosting the 10-day festival from Friday 24 May to Sunday 2 June
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Road closed due to coastal erosion fears reopens for pedestrians and cyclists
RESIDENTS of a Somerset coastal town are being encouraged to walk or cycle on a recently reopened road in order to improve their mental health. The B3191 Cleeve Hill, on the western edge of Watchet, closed to all traffic in January 2023 following
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RNLI assists with marriage proposal at beach in Somerset using boats and banner
BURNHAM-ON-SEA RNLI crews have assisted with a charming marriage proposal near the Low Lighthouse. The branch's Deputy Press Officer proposed to his other half of almost 20 years with the assistance of RNLI volunteers. The Atlantic 85 inshore
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Bus ‘running as normal’ after 'unauthorised encampment' at park and ride
ALL bus services are running as normal after an “unauthorised encampment” at a ‘park and ride’ site in Taunton. Somerset Council said they are dealing with the encampment at Silk Mills Park and Ride’ and are “taking the appropriate steps”.
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Taunton Town appoint former Cribbs title winner Richard Luffman as new manager
TAUNTON Town Football Club have appointed former Cribbs title winner Richard Luffman as their new manager after Rob Dray's departure. In his spell in South Gloucestershire, Luffman led Cribbs to their highest-ever league position after winning
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Works start on upgrade of pedestrian crossing outside Vivary Park
WORKS to upgrade the pedestrian crossing outside Vivary Park in Taunton have started today (Monday, May 13). The pedestrian crossing which connects High Street with the north entrance to Vivary Park will be improved with new traffic signals and
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Police at the scene of collision between bus and campervan on A39
A PERSON has been taken to hospital after a collision between a bus and a campervan on the A39. The collision took place this morning in Carhampton at around 10.20am. Avon and Somerset Police are still at the scene to support the recovery of
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Statue donated by children from Taunton, US, unveiled at Museum of Somerset
A STATUE that was donated to Somerset by children from Taunton in the United States was unveiled at a museum last week. The Good Fairy statue was given to the children of Taunton, Somerset, in 1939 by the children of Taunton, USA to mark the 300th
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Come along to an open day at Taunton Bowling Club at Vivary Park
TAUNTON Bowling Club is holding an open day on Saturday, May 25. The open day will be held between 11am and 4pm at the club's Vivary Park venue. A club spokesperson says “everyone welcome to come along and enjoy our facilities”. The club
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Cows controlled with GPS tracker which plays Waltzing Matilda
FARMERS are controlling cows with a GPS tracker that plays Waltzing Matilda when they get too close to a virtual fence. The musical warning has allowed farmers to track their livestock via an app in a unique scheme developed with an environmental
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West Holts reveals its stage line-up and headliners for Glastonbury Festival
THE headliners and line-up of the West Holts stage at Glastonbury Festival 2024 have been announced. Jungle, Jessie Ware and Justice will top the bill. Other performers include the Sugababes, Brittany Howard and Corinne Bailey Rae. Glastonbury
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River Tone in French Weir achieves Bathing Water Status
THE River Tone in French Weir in Taunton has achieved bathing site status, the Government has confirmed. The Environment Agency will immediately start monitoring the water quality at 27 sites which the Government had proposed as new bathing sites
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Man detained outside Somerset bus station for causing 'harassment, alarm or distress'
A MAN was detained at a bus station in Somerset on Thursday, May 9. Police were called to Wells Bus Station at around 8:45pm last week to a report of disorder. Roughly 30 minutes later receiving the report, officers detained a man who was suspected
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‘No serious injuries’ after four-vehicle crash near Taunton pub on A38
POLICE have said there were “no serious injuries” after a four-vehicle collision near a pub on the A38 in Taunton. Emergency services attended reports of a collision outside the Stonegallows Inn yesterday afternoon (Sunday, May 12). They were
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Taunton’s Wayfarers Pantomime Society scoops top awards
TAUNTON'S pantomime society delivered a showstopping performance at the Cinderella Awards, scooping 20 nominations and eight awards. The longstanding Wayfarers Pantomime Society blew away the competition at the 50th Cinderella Awards on Friday.
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Northern Lights captured in Somerset sky
MANY Somerset residents were lucky to see the Northern Lights over the weekend. The lights were visible across Somerset during the weekend and the photos in this article, and the photo gallery above, were taken by residents across the county.
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Young Minehead side show grit to beat already-promoted Yatton & Cleeve United
MINEHEAD finished their Somerset County League season on a high with a very creditable and deserved 3-2 away win over Yatton & Cleeve United, which will have taken the shine from the hosts’ promotion celebrations. Having been already assured of
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Woman charged with murder after death of man in Somerset village
A 36-YEAR-OLD woman has been charged with the murder of a man in Baltonsborough. Christine Kekkonen, of Dunford Terrace, Baltonsborough, was charged with murder overnight in connection with an incident at a property in Dunford Terrace at about
