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Liberal Democrat Adam Dance is Yeovil’s new MP
SOMERSET’S Yeovil constituency has elected Liberal Democrat Adam Dance as its Member of Parliament, official declarations have confirmed. Adam Dance will replace Marcus Fysh to serve the constituency. Mr Dance won 23,765 votes, a 48.55% share.
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Exit poll predicts Labour and Sir Keir Starmer will win election landslide
SIR Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win 410 seats at the election. A party needs 326 seats to hold a majority in Parliament. The second largest party is expected to be the
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General election 2024 results RECAP: updates from across Somerset
1:10pm And with that, we will leave this live blog there, and go and get some sleep! It has been a monumental night
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Daring dog saved from roof by Wellington Fire Station
WELLINGTON Fire Station was called to assist a roof-climbing dog on Thursday. The daring pooch, from Buckwell, is believed to have jumped onto the porch roof from an open upstairs window. Wellington Town Council alerted the fire station while
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Travellers at Taunton Silk Mills Park and Ride leave site after 'notices served'
TRAVELLERS who set up camp at Taunton's Silk Mills Park and Ride have now left the site. The group created an unauthorised encampment at the park and ride last weekend, but reportedly left the site on Wednesday, July 3, after Somerset Council officers
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'Dogs at polling stations' takes the internet by storm - here are our favourites
British voters are picking a new government today (Thursday, July 4) in a general election. Whatever the outcome of the vote, the real story of the day, at least on X, formerly known as Twitter, has been #DogsAtPollingStations. Whatever your
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Stolen bank card used at NatWest Yeovil for withdrawals totalling £10,800
YEOVIL'S NatWest was one of the bank's branches used to withdraw a total of £10,800 from a stolen bank card — as police release CCTV of a man they want to identify. Detectives at Dorset Police investigating the theft and subsequent fraudulent use
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Cycling club rides 205 miles from Sheppey to Weston-super-Mare
Members of a cycling club rode for more than 205 miles in a day to Weston-super-Mare. The nine members of Langport Cycle Club began their journey on June 22 at sunrise on the beach at Minster on Sea, Kent, and ended to watch the sunset into the
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Extraordinary and historic win for Somerset in County Championship
Somerset lifted themselves into second place in the County Championship when they pulled off a remarkable five-wicket victory over Warwickshire at Taunton late on Wednesday afternoon, writes Richard Walsh. It was one of those ‘I was there moments
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Sports centre to unveil brand-new gym after £500,000 refurbishment
WELLINGTON Sports Centre is set to unveil its brand-new gym this weekend following a £500,000 refurbishment. The centre – run by leading leisure operator Everyone Active in partnership with Somerset Council – is hosting an official celebration
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More than 70 new homes approved in growing town of Wiveliscombe
MORE than 70 new homes will be built on the edge of a small Somerset town following a vote by local councillors. Lone Star Property LLP secured outline planning permission from Somerset West and Taunton Council in April 2020 to deliver up to 71
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Banksy slams Home Secretary’s criticism of his Glastonbury small boats artwork
ARTIST Banksy has slammed the criticism he received from the Home Secretary against his small boats-crossing artwork at Glastonbury. An inflatable boat filled with migrant dummies in orange life jackets was hoisted into the crowd gathered to watch
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‘There is an opportunity to embrace diversity and work towards an inclusive society’
I CONSIDER myself to be an optimist, I try and find the positive in every situation. This isn’t always easy. My dad used to tell me that ‘without hope, we have nothing’ and I really believe this. Having hope is so good for your mental health too
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Second multi-storey car park approved at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton
PATIENTS at a Somerset hospital will soon find it much easier to park after plans for a second multi-storey car park on site were approved. Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton was one of 40 hospitals which were to be rebuilt, enhanced or replaced
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What time to expect General Election results in Somerset constituencies
TODAY is the General Election, and here's when you can expect to see the results declared for each of Somerset's constituencies. All timings are approximate and can be affected by issues such as delays in verifying and counting ballots, or by recounts
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Planned traveller site in Glastonbury scrapped due to flooding concerns
PLANS to provide dozens of pitches for gypsies and travellers in Glastonbury have been scrapped after Somerset Council’s preferred site flooded twice during the winter. Part of the £23.6m Glastonbury town deal, which is funded by central government
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Developer takes legal action against council over delays to 130 new homes
A housing developer is taking legal action against Somerset Council in a bid to prevent further delays to building 130 new homes on the Somerset-Dorset border. The Planning Inspectorate granted outline permission to Gladman Developments back in
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School shortlisted for two national awards
WELLINGTON School has been shortlisted for two of the most prestigious national awards. The school is celebrating being shortlisted for the Independent Schools of the Year Awards in two categories, Independent Co-educational School of the Year,
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'The big day has arrived, now it’s time for the politicians to take a back seat'
SO, the big day has arrived. We’ve been peppered with a forest of manifestos and propaganda, candidates and their supporters have called round as we shout at the telly during a Euros football match, and party signs pleading for our votes have sprung
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West Somerset woman's Antarctica expedition
IN July 2011 a West Somerset woman returned to her roots to tell the story of her adventure in Antarctica after having led and completed an expedition there. Georgina Miles attended St Peter’s First School, Danesfield Middle School before moving
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Taunton's Castle School puts on 'fantastic' prom for leavers
TAUNTON'S Castle School enjoyed a "fantastic" prom for year 11 leavers on Wednesday. Students spent the night of June 26 at Oake Manor's venue and put on an impressive convoy of interesting vehicles as they arrived. Oake Manor said in a post
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Dachshund's debilitating leg deformity fixed by Wellington vet
A YOUNG Dachshund with a severe limb deformity can walk again thanks to veterinary surgeons at a leading Wellington animal hospital. Seven-month-old Milo underwent the life-changing limb surgery, which used custom 3D-printed cutting guides, at
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Somerset is home to the oldest polling station in the UK
VOTERS in this Langport village can combine casting their vote with a visit to the historic Muchelney Abbey at what is believed to be the country's oldest polling station. People will be marking their ballot papers in the remaining medieval buildings
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Welliestock festival is set to return to Wellington in 2025
IT has been six years this week since the last Welliestock took place, but on Tuesday the organisers announced that it would be returning for 2025. Welliestock announced in a Facebook post on July 1: "Well people!!! We’re delighted to say that
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Ten-year-old Taunton girl raises over £1,100 for charity with haircut
A 10-YEAR-OLD Taunton girl has raised over £1,100 for The Little Princess Trust by cutting her long locks. Alani Wyatt and her mother Sonya organised a fundraiser at Nerrols Primary School and Nursery last weekend, on Saturday, May 25. Supporters
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The exit poll: what is it, how is it made and how did it become so accurate
The first big moment on election night in the UK, after polls close, happens at 10pm sharp. This is when the exit poll is released and the media commentary floodgates are reopened after a day of media silence, according to broadcasting rules, writes
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Taunton's Holway Centre 'immensely proud' of year 11 leavers at prom
TAUNTON's Holway Centre held a fun-filled prom for its year 11 leavers, with students all putting in "maximum effort to look their very best". The event, held at Taunton Deane Partnership College's Holway Centre in Taunton on June 21, was a "very
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Independents Day UK: Support your independent retailer
Now more than ever we all know how important it is to support independent businesses, but how do we find those that are local to us? In light of Independents Day UK, we look at four fantastic, local, independent retailers you can support this summer
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Discovery shines in national disability and autism awards
Discovery, the service provider for autistic individuals and people with learning disabilities was recently recognised with two awards. The National Learning Disability and Autism Awards, held in Birmingham, celebrate excellence in supporting people
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Somerset CCC entertain 1,400 school children during championship match
The Cooper Associates County Ground was a sight to see on Tuesday when Somerset hosted the second of two Schools Days during their championship match against Warwickshire, which concluded on Wednesday afternoon. Those who attended on Monday were