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Somerset County Gazette's Pub of the Year 2024
YOUR votes for the Somerset County Gazette Pub of the Year 2024 are in and counted, and we are delighted to announce that the winner of the prestigious title of Somerset County Gazette Pub of the Year 2024 is Princess Royal Inn, 25 Canon Street, Taunton
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MP candidates comment on new railway station development
TWO Somerset parliamentary candidates have commented on the development of the new railway station in Wellington. Gideon Amos, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Taunton and Wellington, said he met with Great Western Railway to receive
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Tractor fire closes main road on key route to Glastonbury Festival site
A VEHICLE fire has broken out on a key route to the Glastonbury Festival site. The A371 in Prestleigh, near Shepton Mallet, is currently closed in both directions as a result of a tractor which caught fire. Emergency services are at the scene
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Thirteen-year-old wins Somerset Junior Chef of the Year
THE Somerset Junior Chef of the Year 2024 has been named as 13-year-old Kai Jones after a hotly-contested final. Kai, who is a student at Merchants Academy, Bristol, was one of the youngest competitors in the Somerset final of this year’s South
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‘My 16-year-old self wouldn’t believe it’ – newsreader Ros Atkins prepares for Glasto
BBC newsreader Ros Atkins is preparing to swap the studio for the stage ahead of his Glastonbury Festival debut this week. Mr Atkins, who is best known for his ‘explainer-in-chief’ videos and role at BBC Verify, will perform a DJ set at Stonebridge
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Two remain in custody after sudden 'tragic death' of man prompts police investigation
TWO men remain in police custody as investigations into the sudden death of a man in Yeovil continue. Police officers were called to flats in Raglan Terrace at about 7pm on Sunday, June 23. Sadly, a man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two
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Tractor fire closes main road on key route to Glastonbury Festival site
UPDATE: The road has now reopened. A VEHICLE fire has broken out on a key route to the Glastonbury Festival site. The A371 in Prestleigh, near Shepton Mallet, is currently closed in both directions as a result of a tractor which caught fire
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Somerset venue denies 'secret Coldplay gig' and asks fans not to wait outside
QUEUES formed at Frome's Cheese and Grain on Thursday night, despite the music venue stating there would be no "secret Coldplay gig". Speculation that the Glastonbury Festival headliners could be performing a "secret gig" at the community-owned
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More Somerset Comedy Shows cancelled due to cash crisis
THE organisers of the Somerset Comedy Festival – which was to be held at venues across the county – have had to cancel more shows, following poor ticket sales. They have urged the public to step forward and support the shows that are still on.
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Somerset author celebrates release of second Clarks Factory Girls book
A SOMERSET-based author is celebrating the successful launch of her second book in the Clarks Factory Girls series — based in Street during the First World War. May Ellis, lives "in sight of Glastonbury Tor" and also writes under the name Alison
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Man charged with possession of bladed article in Somerset village
A MAN has been charged with possession of a bladed article and common assault after an incident in a Somerset village earlier this week. Dean Cohen, 37, has been charged after people were threatened in Stogumber on Tuesday (25 June). Cohen
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Somerset teacher's sight affected after 'lack of support' for type 1 diabetes
A SOMERSET teacher has shared her story of partial sight loss, after she "wasn't getting the support" she needed with a complication of type 1 diabetes. Kim Steer, 56, from Yeovil, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 19. She has diabetic
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Celebration to mark 50th anniversary of Frome Town Council
FROME Town Council is hosting a community celebration in Victoria Park to mark its 50th anniversary. The event will take place on Saturday, August 10, from 12pm to 40pm. The day will include children’s craft, music activities, and live music on
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Brits vote for historic Brexit in referendum
THIS week eight years ago the UK officially voted to leave the European Union — here's how the markets reacted. Follwing the result on Friday June 2016, the pound crashed to its lowest level in 30 years as Britain headed for the European Union
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Armed Forces members to get free hot breakfast this weekend
MEMBERS of the Armed Forces will be able to get a free hot breakfast at three Tesco cafés in Somerset, including Taunton, to mark the Armed Forces Day celebration this weekend. As a thank-you for their service, on Sunday 30 June all serving Armed
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Taunton Brewhouse announces new dog-friendly policy
TAUNTON Brewhouse's Theatre Café is now dog-friendly, with a range of tail-wagging treats on sale. Dogs are now welcome to join owners in the Theatre Café for lunch, sweet treats, and showtime snacks. It is open weekdays from 10am to 3pm. The
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Did Glastonbury’s new drone show get the festival off to a flyer? Not quite
THOUSANDS of festival-goers gathered in Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage field last night for a new addition to the opening night line-up: a drone show. The festival first advertised the show last Thursday, advising people to “get there early” for the
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Taunton man charged with seven burglaries offences
A MAN from Taunton has been charged with a series of offences including burglary and thefts from vehicles. Gareth Louis, 22, of Duke Street, appeared before Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (June 25). The burglary offences happened in
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Neighbours actor Ryan Moloney brings tour to Yeovil after leaving soap
NEIGHBOURS star, Ryan Moloney, will visit Yeovil on tour in September — it comes as he announced that he will be leaving the soap after 30 years. The actor, who plays Toadfish Rebecchi (Toadie) in Neighbours, shared plans for his 20-date tour "
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Glastonbury Festival's iconic Arcadia sculpture replaced with fire-belching dragonfly
DESPITE some “grieving” the loss of Glastonbury Festival’s famous Arcadia spider, fans say they are ready to have their “minds blown” by a new fire-belching dragonfly installation. Arcadia has been a key destination for late-night dance music at
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RECAP: Sir Michael Eavis delights crowds with surprise performance at day two of Glastonbury Festival
5:32pm RECAP: Sir Michael Eavis delights crowds with surprise performance at day two of Glastonbury Festival (Image
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How Glastonbury Festival grew from a £1 'Folk Festival'
TODAY we're looking back to September 1970, when the first Pilton Pop, Blues and Folk Festival took place at Michael Eavis' Worthy Farm, in Pilton, Somerset. A crowd of 1,500 attended, all paying £1 for a ticket - complete with free milk from the
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Boyfriend of Taunton woman who died in accident will attempt solo Atlantic crossing
THE boyfriend of Hatty Harrison, a Taunton woman who was killed in a road accident while walking her dog, is attempting a record-breaking solo Atlantic crossing. Tom Waddington, 40, from Halifax, Yorkshire, will attempt to become the fastest man
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Queen’s College partners with local butchers for student's meals
Queen’s College in Somerset has become a "proud partner" of award-winning local butchers The Meat Men. The day and boarding school ensures top-quality meals for its students through this collaboration, which started in January. The Meat Men
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Last chance to register for Air Ambulance's 5k fundraiser
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is holding its annual 5k Twilight Shift fundraiser - and the deadline for registration is fast approaching. The event, set for Saturday, July 6, will close its online registration at midnight on Thursday, July
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Policies on home heating a 'dealbreaker' for rural households
85 per cent of rural households have said policies on home heating will influence how they cast their vote at the election. According to a survey by the Future Ready Fuel campaign, these households, many of which rely on oil heating, feel they
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Cyclist takes on mammoth cycle ride in memory of ‘kind and gentle’ Riley, six
A ‘KIND and gentle’ six-year-old boy who sadly died from a brain tumour is continuing to inspire others to fundraise and help other children like him. Riley Roberts, from Shepton Mallet, passed away in November 2012 due to a rare brain tumour.
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Taunton golf club ladies crown Hawkes Salver and Cup winners
The Ladies Section at Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club played for the Hawkes Salver (Division 1) and Hawkes Cup (Division 2) this week. Jan Hill won the Hawkes Salver with 35 points, two ahead of second placed Jane Ledsham, while Berni Hatcher
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‘Somerset have a destroyer in their ranks in Riley Meredith’
TRAVELLING up to Trent Bridge at the weekend to get an insight of how the Somerset players are re-adapting themselves back to four-day county cricket, having spent the last month looking to retain their title of T20 Blast Champions, gave us all an
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Clarks Village hosts employability event for ex-offenders
Clarks Village hosted an employability day for ex-offenders with crime prevention charity Key4Life. The Somerset shopping outlet saw 16 young men, who have been to prison or are at risk, take part. Included were CV writing workshops, interview
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Youngest ever King’s College pupil joins England U19s cricket squad
At the age of 16, Thomas R has become the youngest King’s College, Taunton pupil to represent his country after being named in the England Under 19s cricket squad. This is for the three match One Day International youth series against Sri Lanka
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Popular inn reopens under new management with plans for several exciting upgrades
AN inn on the outskirts of Shepton Mallet has changed hands and is under new ownership. Imran Ali, who comes from Bristol, has now taken over The Well Inn which is located on the A37 and close to the famous Bath & West Showground. With over
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Large new solar farm approved near Taunton despite flooding fears
A large new solar farm will be built on fertile farmland near Taunton despite fears that it will worsen localised flooding. Novus Renewable Solutions applied to build a 30-hectare (74-acre) solar farm on agricultural land on White Street in the
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Jack Leach and Josh Thomas star in recent Somerset Seconds games
There have been some impressive performances in Somerset Seconds' recent matches that have been played at Taunton Vale Sports Club. Last week in the Second XI championship they beat their Middlesex counterparts chasing down 306 for victory which
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Fancy investing in stocks? New investor discussion group holds first meeting
A new South West investor discussion group met for the first time in Taunton boasting a successful beginning. The group is a part of SIGnet, an established network of investor groups that gather regularly to talk about investment opportunities.
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Standout young batsman impresses in Somerset Pathway matches
Fin Hill, who scored 160 for Somerset Boys Under 18s against Devon at Sandford CC in the ECB County Cup competition, was the standout performer in recent Somerset Pathway matches. The right-handed batter, a part of the Academy who recently celebrated
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'The pace of technological change represents a fantastic opportunity for business'
THE pace of technological change is speeding up and that represents a fantastic opportunity for business, writes Emma Warren, Chairperson of Somerset Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. But that opportunity can only be fully realised with full