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Man arrested in connection with serious assault investigation
A MAN has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a serious assault in which a 27-year-old man suffered facial injuries. A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after an incident in
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New Taunton & Wellington MP Gideon Amos reacts to historic win
AFTER being elected as MP for Taunton and Wellington Gideon Amos, Liberal Democrats, has spoken of the pride he has for his campaign’s success. Mr Amos was elected as the first MP of the new Taunton and Wellington constituency with a majority of
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27-year-old sentenced after being found with stolen tractor
A MAN from Somerset has been sentenced in connection with the handling of a stolen tractor and trailers. Charlie Hughes, of Fosse Way in Ilchester, was arrested along with two others on August 25 2021 after officers from Avon and Somerset Police's
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Family dining at White Row Farm near Frome
Eating out with our toddler can be, shall we say, interesting. Will he eat anything on the menu? Will he sit still for longer than 30 seconds? Will everyone else in the venue hate us if he starts pretending to be a T-Rex? So, we arrived at White Row
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Lando Norris leads after practice at 2024 British Grand Prix
Lando Norris bounced back from his collision with Max Verstappen to put his McLaren at the summit of Friday’s practice order for the British Grand Prix. Norris, who on Thursday retracted his demand for Verstappen to apologise following their coming
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Saturday collections for Taunton area after multiple M5 closures
RECYCLING crews will be out collecting tomorrow (Saturday, July 6) following a week of disruption caused by multiple closures of the M5. The message for anyone who has had a missed collection in the last few days is to leave it out, as Somerset
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Man wanted for failing to attend court has Somerset link
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a man with links to Somerset wanted for failing to attend court. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for the public’s help to locate wanted 34-year-old Matthew Grist
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General election 2024: what do the results mean for Somerset?
NINE years ago, I sat in Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil when the Liberal Democrats’ traditional heartland were swept away by David Cameron’s pre-Brexit Conservatives, with Marcus Fysh and David Warburton riding the so-called ‘blue wave’ and
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Former Prime Minister Liz Truss loses South West Norfolk seat
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has lost her South West Norfolk seat. Ms Truss held a majority of more than 20,000 votes from the 2019 General Election, but has lost her seat to the Labour candidate. Labour's Terry Jermy received 11,847 votes
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Gideon Amos elected MP for Taunton and Wellington after Lib Dem ‘historic win’
GIDEON Amos said he “will be a strong and resilient voice for the people of Taunton and Wellington” after being elected MP in what he described as a “historic victory” for the Lib Dem party. The Lib Dem won with 24,331 votes, followed by the Conservative
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'Authentic Italian restaurant' for sale in Somerset after 13 years in business
A CHERISHED Italian restaurant in Somerset has gone on the market in hopes to find new owners. Pizza Pasta Mondo, based in Yeovil, was first established in 2011 and has since built up a strong reputation and loyal customer base, with a Google rating
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Lando Norris no longer expects apology from Max Verstappen over Austria crash
Lando Norris performed a U-turn after he insisted Max Verstappen does not need to apologise for their collision at last Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix, writes Philip Duncan. Norris called Verstappen “reckless, stupid and desperate” in the hours after
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Somerset law firm raises thousands in annual Will Aid campaign
A SOMERSET law firm has recently £2,570 for charity through the Will Aid campaign. Chubb Bulleid, with branches in Street, Somerton, and Wells, has taken part in the annual charity event focused on will-writing. The firm has participated in
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All the roads in Somerset which will be surface dressed this summer
NEARLY 150 roads across Somerset will be surface dressed this summer as Somerset Council and its new highways contractor embark on a lengthy programme of repairs. Road surface treatment specialists Kiely Bros was awarded a four-year contract by
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Primary school student's orchestral suite to be performed at concert
A primary school pupil's five-movement orchestral suite will be premiered at a church concert amongst renditions of Leonard Bernstein and Max Bruch. St. John the Baptist Church in Wellington will host Somerset Youth Orchestra on Tuesday, July 23
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Brass band nominated for prestigious award as voting continues
A brass band is on the shortlist for the Band Project of the Year Award, with voting open to the public. The West Somerset Brass Band from Watchet is on the shortlist for the award, which recognises bands that have delivered noteworthy projects
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Taunton’s Alex ‘chuffed and overwhelmed’ with verse from Coldplay's Chris Martin
HOW does it feel when Coldplay frontman Chris Martin sings you a verse on the Pyramid Stage at the world-famous Glastonbury Festival? That's what happened to Taunton man Alex McGuire, 48, on Saturday night (June 29) as the Fix You and Yellow hitmakers
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WiveyPool's future secured by donation from Old Wivey Young Farmers
WIVELISCOMBE man Chris Briggs has donated £1,000 to support the future of WiveyPool. Mr Briggs and his pal Martin Greenway used the pool as children and played skittles together for over 40 years. Now grandparents, their generous donation will
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Nigel Farage becomes MP at eighth time of asking with Clacton victory
NIGEL Farage has won Clacton for his Reform Party, becoming an MP at the eighth time of asking. Mr Farage, who had been given a 95% chance of winning the Clacton seat ahead of the election, claimed 21,225 votes. He saw off the challenge of
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Jeremy Corbyn wins Islington North as Labour challenge comes up short
JEREMY Corbyn has held his seat of Islington North, where he has been MP since 1983, holding off the Labour challenge. The former Labour leader was standing as an Independent candidate after being kicked out of the party. Mr Corbyn secured
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Motorhome flipped on its side in Minehead crash on narrow lane
A CAMPERVAN flipped onto its side in a narrow country lane in Minehead on Wednesday, with its occupants suffering minor injuries. Avon and Somerset Police Special Constabulary attended the incident in West Luccombe, just off the A39, a mile east
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Liberal Democrat Sarah Dyke is elected MP for Glastonbury and Somerton
LIBERAL Democrat Sarah Dyke has been elected MP for the new seat of Glastonbury and Somerton. Sarah Dyke won 42.74% of the vote with 20,364. Conservative Faye Purbrick won 13,753, that's 28.87% of the vote. Ms Dyke, previously elected MP for