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Grade II listed former farmhouse on a 0.39-acre plot on the edge of Isle Abbotts
This substantial Grade II listed former farmhouse occupies a 0.39-acre plot on the edge of the highly regarded rural village of Isle Abbotts, just eight miles away from Taunton. The property comes with the adjoining former flax barn outbuildings
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'Nothing tastes as good as home': MP candidate celebrates Somerset's food
THE Conservative MP candidate for Glastonbury and Somerton has launched a campaign to celebrate Somerset's "wonderful" food. Faye Purbrick hopes to celebrate the brilliant brands that can be found across the area like West Country Water Buffalo
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More thunderstorms expected in Somerset and South West
MORE thunderstorms are expected in the South West today (Saturday, May 18) as the Met Office issued a new yellow weather warning. The warning will be in place from 1pm to 8pm. The Met Office said: “Whilst not all places will see them, slow-moving
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Taunton MP attends Westminster event to support British wine industry
TAUNTON Deane MP Rebecca Pow attended an event in Westminster recently to support the British wine industry. The recent event was hosted by Flick Drummond MP (Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on wine) in partnership with WineGB – the
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Scenic cycle route a short train ride from Somerset named one of the UK's best
A CYCLE path that starts and ends in cities that are just a short journey from Somerset has been named as one of the best routes in the UK and Ireland. The 13-mile long Bristol and Bath Railway Path is amongst 20 of the best routes, according to
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Planning inspectorate overturns decision to refuse five Exmoor glamping tents
EXMOOR National Park’s decision to stop a Lynton holiday business erecting five glamping tents has been overturned by the government’s planning inspectorate. Lynmouth Holiday Retreat, which sits just over the county border in Devon, had submitted
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Refurbishment provides boost for 'quirky' pub's new generation of owners
A FAMILY-RUN pub has been given a "well-needed facelift" by its new generation of owners. The Globe Inn, in North Petherton, has been in the hands of the same family for over ten years. Previously run by Jean Kirk, the pub was taken over by
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Eurovision success for UK thanks to Taunton musician in 2009
FOLLOWING the UK’s poorly-scored performance at the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, we’re fondly looking back to 2009 when a Taunton musician helped the UK achieve 5th place. Former Queen’s College student Rustom Pomeroy played accompanying
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Emergency services take control as overturned car interrupts property appraisal
I’LL never forget my first appointment of the day on a cold and frosty morning a few years ago. My assignment was to value a quaint old cottage set along the road which runs between Cothelstone and Enmore. Inspection complete, no sooner had
