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Taunton's BP petrol station to add eight new electric vehicle chargers
Taunton's Cross Keys Connect petrol station is to install eight new electric vehicle charging bays, following planning approval. Electric vehicle owners will be pleased to hear that the town will gain another charging location at the BP-owned garage
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Three men charged in connection to Weston town centre stabbing
Three men appeared in court charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a stabbing in Weston-super-Mare town centre on Sunday, June 9. Billy Lane, 23, of Ealing, appeared at Taunton Magistrates Court on Tuesday, June 11, alongside
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Family pay tribute to man killed by driver sending winking picture to boyfriend
THE family of a man who died after a woman crashed while sending a winking selfie to her boyfriend said they'll never forgive his killer, SWNS reporter Faye Mayern writes. David Sinar, 64, was knocked from his scooter and died from his injuries
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Is it against the law to ride a bike on the pavement? These are the rules
Going for a family bike ride with a picnic at the end or planning an hour or two of cycling after work are some of the best ways to make the most of the outdoors. However, in the past, you might have felt the need to ride on the pavement at the
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Martin Lewis asks experts if landlords are responsible for 'severe damp' and mould
ONE of the many frustrations of living in a rented property is having your home invaded by black mould and damp. Not only can it be harmful to your health, but it can also damage your belongings. Various factors can cause black mould including
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Warning to everyone going on holiday over Ryanair, easyJet and TUI scams
Everyone going on holiday this summer has been warned not to fall for scams from social media criminals impersonating major airlines. Scammers are impersonating every major airline operating in the UK, according to new analysis from consumer group
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'Terrified' dad issues warning to parents after daughter's vaping horror story
A “TERRIFIED” dad has issued a warning to other parents after he claims his daughter nearly died when vaping burst a hole in her lung. Mark Blight rushed Kyla Blight to hospital after receiving a phone call that she had collapsed and turned 'blue
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Somerset’s most delayed roads are named by a new report
Somerset’s most delayed roads have been named by a new report, with Taunton topping the list due to traffic on 'local' A roads. The Road Delay Report rated motorways, A roads, and ‘local’ A roads based on where people were delayed the longest.
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Number of teachers in Somerset falls by 75 in one year
The number of teachers in Somerset has fallen by 75 in the past year, new figures show. Department for Education figures show there were 3,875 teachers working at the 266 state-funded schools in Somerset as of November. This was down from 3,950
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Conservatives and Liberal Democrats clash over bypass near Dorset border
THE Conservatives and Liberal Democrats in south Somerset have clashed over proposals over a possible bypass near the Dorset border. The A357 runs through from north to south through the small village of Henstridge and is often used as a ‘rat run
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Taunton Cider Company wins three awards for ‘fantastic’ taste at Bath & West
HERITAGE Cider Limited, makers of The Taunton Cider Co., took home three awards for taste at the Bath & West British Cider Championships earlier this month. The maker, based in Atherstone, Ilminster, won silver in the Single Variety category with
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One-off waste collection for some areas of Somerset as schedules change
THOUSANDS of households in the eastern parts of the county may have a one-off Saturday rubbish collection as schedules change. Kerbside rubbish and recycling changes begin from Monday, 17 June for around 92,000 homes in the South Somerset and Mendip
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Temporary lights in place at Taunton pedestrian crossing while upgrade works continue
TEMPORARY lights will be in place near the pedestrian crossing at the entrance of Vivary Park in Taunton while upgrading works continue. The lights will be in place from next Monday (June 17) and Somerset Council is warning residents and motorists
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POLL: Should teachers be responsible for helping children brush their teeth?
SHADOW Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) earlier today to discuss his suggestion of supervised tooth brushing for three to five-year-olds during the school day, which he claims would be an “absolutely worthwhile”
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Footbridge closed for safety reasons more than a year ago to be removed next month
A FOOTBRIDGE that was closed a year and a half ago for safety reasons will be removed early next month. The Goodland Gardens bridge in Taunton town centre will be removed in July to safeguard the public, a joint statement from the town council
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Date revealed for third edition of town’s film festival
THE third edition of the Wellington Film Festival will be held in October next year. The event will take place on October 3, 4, 5, 2025 as the festival committee made the decision to schedule a third event after a meeting to review the outcomes
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Abba Charity Tribute Night at Taunton golf club raises £1,500
An Abba Charity Tribute Night held at Taunton’s Oake Manor Golf Club has raised £1,500 for Charity Citizens Advice Somerset. Citizens Advice Somerset is Oake Manor’s Club Captain’s Charity of the Year, and Captain Charles St George and his wife
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Somerset village café celebrates first anniversary with money giveaway
A Somerset village café is celebrating its first anniversary by giving money to the local community — it has a growing reputation as one of the best small music venues in the South West. Bluebird Café and Bar, in The Borough, Wedmore, opened its
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Olympic gymnasts join leisure centre’s 20th anniversary celebration
HUNDREDS of residents attended a free open day on Saturday (June 8) at Wellsprings Leisure Centre. The event was hosted in honour of the leisure centre’s 20th anniversary, inviting families from Taunton to join in the celebrations with a fun-filled
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Jack Russell given one year to live after cancer diagnosis amazes Somerset vets
A much-loved dog that was given less than a year to live has amazed Somerset vets by significantly outliving her cancer diagnosis. Eleven-year-old Pixie, a Jack Russell Terrier cross who is being treated at Cave Veterinary Specialists near Wellington
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New Glastonbury app will help friends find each other
An updated Glastonbury app will allow festival-goers to find their friends and their tent more easily, and will also recommend bands they're likely to enjoy at the event. Fans heading to Worthy Farm from June 26 to 30 will be able to link their
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Record stand seals superb Somerset Blast victory over Hampshire
Tom Abell and Sean Dickson produced a scintillating fourth-wicket stand of 144 in 11.2 overs to lead Somerset to a 63-run Vitality Blast win over Hampshire Hawks at Taunton, writes Richard Latham. Abell smashed an unbeaten 96 off just 47 balls
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Somerset suffer in a Sam Billings masterclass in T20 Blast
A superb century by Sam Billings helped the Kent Spitfires to a four-wicket win over Somerset with four balls to spare, in a Vitality Blast thriller at Canterbury, writes Fred Atkins. Kent were reeling on 37 for four in the fifth over but they
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Champions at the Royal Bath & West Show 2024 revealed
THERE was an 'incredible calibre' of livestock at the Royal Bath & West Show this year, organisers have said. On Thursday, May 30, the supreme champion in the beef category was given to Mollie and Boomer Birch's homebred Highsky Erin’s Enchantment
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Heather Graham's stunning The Blaze debut sinks Western Storm
Australian all-rounder Heather Graham took four for 10 on her debut for The Blaze as they swept aside Western Storm in the Charlotte Edwards Cup. The Blaze won by seven wickets at the Uptonsteel County Ground in Leicester on Thursday, June 7.
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Highly-rated British farming documentary screening in Wincanton
Highly-rated documentary film, Six Inches of Soil, will be screened at an event in Wincanton this week. The film, which follows the journeys of young British farmers challenging conventional food systems, is part of an engaging line-up at Lynne
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Clarks Village announces new sustainable eco-friendly features
Clarks Village is taking its commitment to sustainability to the next level. In celebration of World Environment Day, the Somerset shopping outlet announced several environmental initiatives to promote biodiversity, reduce carbon emissions, and
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Western Storm fall to a Georgia Adams-inspired Southern Vipers
Western Storm fell to a a Georgia Adams-inspired Southern Vipers in the Charlotte Edwards Cup. Adams showcased a fantastic expertise with both bat and ball, leading her side to triumph with a 19-run victory at Bristol's Seat Unique Stadium.