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Wells rower Annie Campbell-Orde makes Team GB's Women's eight boat
Wells rower Annie Campbell-Orde’s Olympic dream has finally come true after being selected for Team GB. Campbell-Orde will race in the women’s eight as part of a 42-strong rowing squad who have been selected, across ten boats, to represent Team
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Taunton's Deborah Meaden backs Keir Starmer's plan to overhaul business rates system
SIR Keir Starmer was joined by Taunton's Deborah Meaden as he said he wants to level the playing field for small businesses by overhauling the business rates system. The Labour leader said: “We want to replace them with a system that works better
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Exmoor named among UK's 'most Instagrammable' national parks
EXMOOR National Park in Somerset has been named among the UK's 'most Instagrammable'. Research took into account Instagram posts taken at all 15 recognised UK national parks, to find the number of times each location has been tagged on the social
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Wendy Smith MBE shares he life story as she moves into Frome Nursing Home
Wendy Smith MBE, a remarkable woman with a celebrated career of service and adventure, has chosen to continue her life’s journey at Frome Nursing Home. Wendy's diverse life experiences, from serving in the Royal Navy to receiving an MBE from Queen
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Fire crews cut trapped passenger out of mangled car after crash near Taunton
CREWS from Taunton Fire Station were on scene to help two people involved in a crash near Bishop's Lydeard last week. On Tuesday, June 4, the A358 Pen Elm Hill was closed in both directions due to a collision between a car and a van which occurred
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Bikers travel over 1,000 miles in 24 hours to raise money for Somerset hospitals
A GROUP of motorcyclists from Somerset have travelled over 1,000 miles to raise money for a charity which benefits hospitals in the county. Six bikers who are volunteers for the Yeovil Freewheelers charity, set off from Dorchester at 11pm on Thursday
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Bladder tumours treated by laser in one day at Somerset’s hospitals
Patients with small bladder cancer tumours in Somerset can now be treated with a portable hand-held laser device and go home on the same day as their operation. It’s the latest in a series of day case procedures being offered to patients by Somerset
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Charming Grade II listed cottage in the North Hill area of Minehead
This charming Grade II listed cottage occupies a place in the sought-after North Hill area of Minehead. Believed to have been built in the late 17th Century the period property is packed with character and has retained some original features such
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Driver’s selfie shows wink moments before she killed motorcyclist in crash
A YOUNG driver’s winking selfie that she had zoomed into on her phone moments before she crashed into and killed a motorcyclist has been released by police, PA reporter Sam Russell writes. Amber Potter, 23, was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court
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Elegant Grade II listed residence in the picturesque and unspoilt hamlet of Ham
This elegant Grade II listed residence occupies a peaceful rural setting in the picturesque and unspoilt hamlet of Ham, on the banks of the River Tone. It is a short drive from the villages of Creech St Michael and North Curry, while Taunton is
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Lando Norris excited to be ‘fighting for more’ after breaking win duck
Lando Norris says he is more excited than ever before when he gets behind the wheel knowing he is now fighting for wins, writes Scott Hunt from PA. The 24-year-old earned his maiden Formula One victory at the Miami Grand Prix and has secured three
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Green focus column: ‘Advancing into the unknown’
LAST time I wrote about some of the issues raised in Dieter Helm’s 2024 book, ‘Legacy: How to Build the Sustainable Economy’. In the course of his argument, Helm reminds readers of the extent of our ignorance. We do not know what the climate will
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In search of the perfect rose for summer
THERE is nothing better than sitting in the garden of a summer evening, sipping on something cool and delicious with the sweet scent of roses in the air. June is a month of summer buds just bursting into bloom, and our famed English roses are no
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Wedding exhibition raises more than £1,000 for historic church's upkeep
A WEDDING exhibition held at the Church of St James the Great in Fitzhead has raised more than £1,000 to support the historic building's upkeep. The event, which showcased the evolution of weddings over six decades, spanning from the war years
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I’m a hay fever sufferer and these are five things I do to survive summer
THE sun is out, the temperatures are rising, and we’re spending more time outdoors. That will mean more trips to the beach, the park or the beer garden to take in the lovely green grass and blue skies. But for 49% of the UK population, that
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‘Britain is much the better for welcoming people from diverse cultures’
BACK in the 1960s and 1970s there was a BBC sitcom called Till Death Us Do Part. It would never be allowed to air these days - and with good reason. To enlighten those of you not yet of a certain age, the main character was Alf Garnett, a reactionary
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‘The joy of volunteering in Somerset’
IN our beautiful county, a quiet but powerful movement thrives—volunteering. The act of giving one's time and effort to help others has far-reaching benefits, not only for the community but also for the volunteers themselves. In Somerset, the
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Homeowners warned over 'unsightly problem' that may devalue their home by £50k
A TEAM of experts has estimated that black mould could significantly devalue the price of your home by as much as £50k. A mould, a type of fungus that thrives in dark and damp environments, is not only horrible to look at but can be harmful to
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Award-winning filmmaker's new cycling film coming to Wellington
A filmmaker from Wellington is bringing his latest creation to the town this summer. Jem McCluskey of Reflexeye has teamed up with two times BAFTA-winning director Michael B Clifford to produce Chasing The Sun. It is set to screen at the Wellesley