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Delays on M5 between Taunton and Wellington after single-vehicle collision
MOTORISTS are being warned of delays on the M5 between Taunton and Wellington after a single-vehicle collision. The collision to the hard shoulder closed two lanes earlier this evening (Sunday, May 19). Avon and Somerset Police and National
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Police remove ‘another vehicle’ with no tax or insurance in Somerset town
POLICE officers have removed “another vehicle in Frome” that had no tax or insurance. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “PC Kayleigh and PC Ben were informed of another vehicle in Frome and got it safely removed. “Beat managers
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Olympic gymnasts to be star guests at leisure centre’s open day in Taunton
OLYMPIC bronze-medallist gymnasts Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova are set to be the star guests at Wellsprings Leisure Centre’s free open day next month. Taking place on Saturday, June 8, the all-day event is being hosted in honour of Wellsprings
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People encouraged to surrender knives by using bins across the county
POLICE are encouraging people to come forward and surrender any harmful objects by using knife bins across the county. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “Carrying a knife makes you more likely to be involved in an incident, and more
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A fine bungalow in the popular Galmington area of Taunton
This semi-detached bungalow occupies a position in the popular Galmington area on the south-western side of Taunton. It has easy access to a wide range of amenities and backs onto Musgrove Park Hospital. Beyond the entrance hallway, there is
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Handsome property in a highly favoured part of Wellington
This handsome, individual residence occupies an elevated position in a highly favoured part of Wellington that is within walking distance of the town centre. Believed to have been built to exacting standards in 1991, this four-bedroom detached
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Suspects identified after police car in Somerset gets damaged
OFFICERS are taking action after a police vehicle was damaged outside Wincanton Police Station yesterday evening (Saturday, May 18) by two individuals. Suspects have already been identified and officers have vowed to take "positive action."
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Man arrested after assault in Somerset town’s high street
A MAN has been arrested in connection with an assault in Glastonbury. Avon and Somerset Police said a 57-year-old was arrested on May 13. The force also said the investigation into the incident is still ongoing. A police spokesperson said
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Travellers occupy Taunton park with ‘illegal encampment’
TRAVELLERS have set up an “illegal encampment” in a Taunton park. Taunton Town Council said they are aware of travellers occupying Priorswood Park. We are aware of travellers currently occupying Priorswood Park and are working with
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‘Life’s “sixth extinction” threat is not being taken anywhere near seriously enough’
AS now repeatedly warned by the UN IPCC experts, our current life-on-Earth’s looming “sixth extinction” threat ( please look-up the previous five), due to self-imposed climate and ecological emergencies, is not being taken anywhere near seriously enough
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Former Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy PM Nick Clegg visit Taunton
FORMER Prime Minister David Cameron was paid a visit by at-the-time Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in Taunton just over 11 years ago. The Deputy Prime Minister normally met with David Cameron in London – but he came to Taunton in 2013 to chat
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Glastonbury Festival ranked as one of the world's best festivals
GLASTONBURY Festival has been ranked as one of the best festivals in the world. Data experts at NZ Casino analysed information from over 100 festivals across 30 countries to compile a list of the top 20. They used data including TripAdvisor
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Five of the best places to enjoy delicious fish and chips in Taunton
FISH and chips is a classic British meal that many enjoy every week, and there are several highly-rated establishments in Taunton that serve it up. Whether you fancy a bit of cod or a large piece of haddock alongside a mountain of chips, you are
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Decision on huge Somerset solar farm delayed over access concerns
A DECISION on plans for a huge new solar farm near the Somerset-Wiltshire border has been pushed back due to concerns about safe access into the site. Low Carbon UK Solar Investment put forward proposals in November 2023 for a new solar farm on
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Quaint Somerset village among top ten in the UK according to Telegraph rankings
A QUAINT village in Somerset has been ranked among the top ten best villages in the UK. Mells, near Frome, places sixth on the Telegraph's new list of Britain's 30 Greatest Villages. Locations named to the list were deemed to have retained
