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Free dog treasure hunt is coming to a Taunton field next month
A dog treasure hunt is coming to a secure dog paddock near Taunton next month. Moore’s Paws, on the outskirts of Norton Fitzwarren, will be hosting the free Pointer’s Dog Treasure Hunt from July 6 to 20. The paw-some event, started by dog-biscuit-makers
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Armed forces and veterans offered free bus travel in Somerset this weekend
SERVING members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets are being offered free bus travel this Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day. First Bus announced that travel will be free to those in uniform or displaying valid identification on Saturday,
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Wellington village being used as a 'rat run' makes plea to drivers
A VILLAGE near Wellington that is being used as a "rat run" by speeding drivers has erected signs reading "20 is plenty" in an effort to slow traffic. Residents of the tiny village of Holywell Lake, just west of Wellington, are pleading for drivers
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Lord David Cameron visits Somerset pub on campaign trail
LORD David Cameron paid a visit to Somerset while on the election campaign trail and emphasised the Conservatives' "commitment to accelerating the roll-out of renewables". The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
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New lounge at Taunton railway station among latest planning applications
THE creation of a new railway station lounge, new floodlights at a football club and replacing a car wash with electric vehicle charging points are among the schemes people are trying to get planning permission for in Somerset. Every week, hundreds
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Meet Avon Fire and Rescue Service's new assistant chief fire officer
Avon Fire and Rescue Service has appointed a new assistant chief fire officer for Service Delivery. Luke Gazzard brings over 25 years of dedicated service and experience in the Avon Fire and Rescue Service and took over the position this month.
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Residents support application to make town centre footpath a designated right of way
TAUNTON residents are being asked to support an application that would make a footpath in the town centre a designated right of way. The application would add the riverside path near Goodland Gardens, connecting Bridge Street to the path leading
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Scout camp near Taunton receives 'fantastic' revamp
A POPULAR Scout camp near Taunton that attracts thousands of young people every year has had a major makeover by apprentices. Nearly 70 young engineers and training staff from National Grid Electricity Distribution used their practical skills to
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Council denies claims new Minehead council houses will be given to refugees
SOMERSET Council has denied that new Minehead council houses will be used to re-home refugees from elsewhere in the UK. The council’s housing team held a public drop-in event on Tuesday afternoon (June 18) to mark the release of the first homes
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Lando Norris still believes he can take title fight to Max Verstappen
Lando Norris is refusing to give up hope of challenging Max Verstappen for the world championship, writes Philip Duncan from PA. The 24-year-old has emerged as Verstappen’s closest rival but the Dutchman’s victory at the Spanish Grand Prix extended
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Glastonbury 2024 drink prices revealed: beer, wine, spirits and more
The price of drinks at Glastonbury Festival has been revealed – and once again, it’s pretty steep. A list of the prices being charged at The Village Inn has been posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Marc Faulkner, as a guide to what to expect in bars
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Somerset man arrested ahead of planned unauthorised music event
A MAN from Ilminster has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to intentionally or recklessly cause a public nuisance and sound equipment was also seized. Officers are now urging people to report information about planned unlicensed music events
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Pink Floyd Experience is coming to Taunton Brewhouse
THE UK Pink Floyd Experience is coming to Taunton Brewhouse next month. The "authentic new stage production" will take the stage on Saturday, July 6, at 7:30pm. It is set to "recreate the atmosphere of Pink Floyd live". It will feature top-flight
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Man jailed after multiple burglaries in Somerset
A MAN who carried out multiple burglaries across Somerset, including in the Taunton and Wellington areas, has been jailed. Luke Spencer, of Corfe Mullen, Dorset, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court to three years and one month in prison having
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Clarks Village set to host its first open-air cinema
CLARKS Village is set to host its first open-air cinema this summer. The Summer Cinema will debut at the premium Somerset shopping outlet for nearly three weeks over the summer holidays. Launching on Tuesday, August 6, until Sunday, August
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Flag-raising ceremony in support of Armed Forces
A FLAG-RAISING ceremony in support of the Armed Forces took place this morning in Taunton town centre. Somerset Council and Taunton Town Council once again showed their support with the event at the County Hall at 11am today (June 24). The
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Bus user group concerned after changes to service 25 timetable
A BUS user group said passengers are concerned about the “harmful effects” of timetable changes for the Taunton to Dulverton service. The Wiveliscombe Bus User Group, which is part of Somerset Bus Partnership, has recently sought feedback on the
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Princess Anne taken to hospital with minor injuries, Buckingham Palace reveals
The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, has been taken to hospital with minor injuries and concussion, Buckingham Palace has announced. Princess Anne's admission to hospital comes following an incident at the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday (June 23)
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'Majority of UK' to see heatwave and highest temperatures of 2024 next week
PARTS of the UK are likely to see a heatwave arrive next week in a short-lived burst of sun, a forecaster has said. Most of the UK “will experience the finest conditions and highest temperatures so far this year” and some isolated weather stations
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Taunton's Debenhams 'transformed' by award-winning design concept
A SOMERSET-based design team has won a competition with a scheme that transforms the old Debenhams building in Taunton. The design, titled Apartment Store, repurposes the disused Art Deco building on Taunton's North Street and has won The Davidson
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Honours even after Day One of Somerset trip to Notts in County Championships
Fast bowler Olly Stone’s unbeaten 74 led a Nottinghamshire recovery from 190 for seven to 326 for eight on day one of their Vitality County Championship match against Somerset at Trent Bridge, writes Jon Culley from ECB Reporters’ Network. The
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Somerset defeated by the old enemy in T20 Blast
Somerset slipped down to third place in the South Group table after they were beaten by five wickets by the old enemy Gloucestershire in Bristol on Friday evening in front of a full house, writes Richard Walsh. After being asked to bat, Somerset
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How to sleep in a hot and noisy tent at Glastonbury Festival to stay on top form
AS thousands prepare to embark on busy five days at Glastonbury, festival newbies might be feeling anxious about whether they’re going to be able to get any sleep. As any seasoned festival-goer will know, drifting off with all the noise and excitement
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Taunton artist shortlisted for Wildlife Artist of the Year competition
A SELF-TAUGHT Taunton artist has been shortlisted for the prestigious David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year 2024 competition. Katie Hester, 28, from Taunton, has been shortlisted as a finalist by the internationally renowned competition for
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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to anyone who passed their test before 2014
DRIVERS are being warned they could be breaking the law if they passed their driving test before 2014 and haven’t made a crucial check. Motorists are being warned to make sure their driving licences have not expired. Photocards must be renewed
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8-year-old to climb Mount Snowdon to help orphaned wildlife
A BOY who wants to help injured and orphaned wildlife has spoken about his mission to climb Mount Snowdon. Charlie, who lives in Glastonbury, is a wildlife-loving 8-year-old and wanted to do something to help sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife
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Man in his 80s killed in tractor collision on Somerset-Dorset border
A man in his 80s has been killed following a collision between his car and a tractor near the Somerset-Dorset border. Police are appealing for information following the fatal crash at Grants Hill in Bradford Abbas at 10.51am on Saturday June 22
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Lando Norris despondent after ‘bad start’ costs him victory in Spain
Lando Norris said he “f***** up the start” to Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix – a race the McLaren driver claimed he should “easily have won”. Norris’ late surge at the Circuit de Catalunya was not enough to stop Max Verstappen claiming a seventh win
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Fairtrade Foundation teams up with Glastonbury Festival 2024
THE Fairtrade Foundation has joined Glastonbury Festival 2024 as an official campaign partner. It celebrates the foundation's commitment to Fairtrade and acknowledges 30 years of Fairtrade-certified products in the UK. The Fairtrade Foundation