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Taunton bakery 'extremely sorry' it has been forced to close
TAUNTON cake bakery Sians Sweet Treats announced it would be closing its doors for good earlier this month. The company, which has had the bakery on Severn Drive for three years, said it has instructed a "company liquidator" as it is unable to
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Police attend three reports of disorders in Taunton pub on the same night
POLICE enquiries into theft and affray are ongoing after officers attended reports of anti-social behaviour in a pub in Taunton on three separate occasions on the same night. Officers attended The Racehorse Inn on East Reach on Saturday, June 8
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Frome couple completes 'gruelling' bike ride to fund children’s heart research
A couple from Frome pedalled their way to success in the London to Brighton Bike Ride for the British Heart Foundation on Sunday to help children born with heart conditions, like their son Felix. Kayleigh and Gary Starkey-Savage were two of over
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Somerset astro-photographer captures stunning shot inspired by Glastonbury Festival
A TALENTED photographer from Somerset has captured an incredible photo ahead of this year's Glastonbury Festival. Josh Dury, an astro-photographer from the Mendip Hills area, captured this shot inspired by Kate Bush and Grace Jones - two musicians
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Super Saints enjoy quadruple cricket victories in Somerset Leagues
It was a good weekend for Taunton St Andrews’ senior sides with all four winning their matches and the first team climbing off the foot of Premier One table when they beat fellow strugglers Frocester away, writes Richard Walsh. After being put
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Glastonbury: early weather forecasts as festival approaches
GLASTONBURY Festival is now less than two weeks away, with more than 200,000 people expected to descend on Worthy Farm. The festival will begin on Wednesday, June 26 and finish on Sunday, June 30. The iconic Pyramid Stage will be headlined
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The pathway to success is producing talented young cricketers for Somerset
The two most impressive performances from this week’s Somerset Pathway matches, a century and a five-wicket haul have come from the Boys Under 15s fixture against Cornwall that was played at Wombats CC ground near Bishops Lydeard, writes Richard Walsh
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Great Western Railway names ‘Shania Train’ after country music queen
Great Western Railway has unveiled its new ‘Shania Train’, named in tribute to the Queen of Country Pop, Shania Twain. Radio Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw unveiled the train in London Paddington on Monday, June 17, revealing the fabulous pun.
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Drivers warned fuel prices are 'far higher than they should be'
FUEL retailers have been accused of exploiting the focus on the general election in order to keep their prices high. The RAC said prices for petrol and diesel in Britain are “far higher than they should be” as wholesale costs have fallen since
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Can I be fined for driving too slowly? The important rules to know
MOTORISTS know how severe the penalty can be for speeding, but some might not know what the punishment could be for driving too slowly. Minimum speed limits do exist on some roads in the UK, but they are very rare, so most of the time there won't
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Third company recalls product as it may be contaminated with E. coli
MANUFACTURER THIS! has become the third company to recall a product as a “precautionary measure” due to possible E. coli contamination. The company has issued a recall notice to customers over its vegan chicken and bacon wrap, which is sold only
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Top 10 best and worst English foods ranked by online travel guide (do you agree?)
A RANKING by users of an online travel guide has revealed the top 10 best and worst-rated foods from England. There's often much debate about what the best and worst parts of English cuisine are, with there being plenty of strong opinions held.
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Glastonbury Festival survival guide, by camping and outdoor experts
With Glastonbury Festival just around the corner, the camping and outdoors experts at Cotswold Outdoor have put together a list of tips. Here’s their advice on common pitfalls, essential items to bring, and how to stay safe and enjoy yourself at
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Police searching for 'wanted' 20-year-old man with links to Yeovil
Police are appealing for help to find a wanted 20-year-old man with links to Yeovil, Dorset, and London. Callum Conisbee is wanted by Avon and Somerset Police on recall to prison "for failing to abide by the terms of his release". A police
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Two taken to hospital after 'serious' two-car collision on A303 roundabout
One person was airlifted to hospital and another was taken by ambulance following a collision between a Renault Clio and a Land Rover towing a trailer on the A303’s Southfields roundabout. Emergency services were called to the incident just before
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Taunton School brothers extend lead as international skiing champions
TWO brothers from Taunton School have extended their lead as international skiing champions. Jack and Lucas Cox, aged 17 and 11 respectively, have taken part in separate skiing competitions in France and have emerged victorious from both. Lucas
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Taunton hairdresser in final of national competition
A HAIRDRESSER from Taunton has reached the finals of a national competition. National competition, the It List, recognises the most exciting emerging talents aged 30 or under in British and Irish hairdressing, and the 2024 finalists have been named
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Taunton Library’s new mural depicts ‘Mother Nature’
A NEW mural spraypainted on Taunton Library aims to highlight climate change — as part of a project from Go Create and Rights Community Action. Sam Gaden, artist and owner of Aerosol Art, spent two weeks on a cherry picker painting the giant mural
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Car fire on M5 extinguished by Taunton Fire Station crew
A car fire on the M5 was extinguished by crew from Taunton Fire Station on Saturday. Two fire engines attended the small vehicle fire on the hard shoulder of the M5 North, between Junctions 25 and 24, following reports from a passerby. No