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Three Taunton pubs are offering a FREE pint today if England scores
THREE Taunton pubs will pour customers a free pint during England's Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands today, but only if England scores! Greene King pubs offering the deal, on July 10, in and near Taunton are Hideout on Castle Green,
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Taunton student wins prize at Oxford science competition
A TAUNTON student has won a prize after taking part in a science competition in Oxford. Marco Luthra, a Chemistry, Biology, and Psychology student at Richard Huish College, has been awarded second prize in the ‘Unsung Heroes of Science’ video competition
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New Minehead Shed community centre offers crafts and more
A new community centre in Minehead was officially opened last week. A crowd of 100 gathered for the opening of The Minehead Shed on July 6 by Cllr Mandy Chilcott. Visitors were offered the opportunity to interact with The Shedders, catch a
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Taunton’s key cultural venues awarded thousands of pounds to support running costs
THREE of Taunton’s key cultural institutions “at risk due to lack of funding” have been awarded thousands of pounds to support running costs. The Brewhouse, The Museum of Somerset, and the Creative Innovation Centre, were all awarded funds thanks
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Man in his 70s assaulted in Somerset town
POLICE launch appeal to identify man who pushed and attempted to punch a man in his 70s in Glastonbury. The assault that took place on Wednesday, June 26. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “Officers investigating an assault in
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Military wives choir joins Somerset Armed Forces Day
A GROUP of ladies from a military wives choir joined Somerset Armed Forces Day in Taunton last weekend. 25 ladies from the Taunton Military Wives Choir, joined by a few ladies from Yeovilton Military Wives Choir, performed two sets throughout the
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Taunton Town FC win pre-season games against Bridgwater and Bishops Lydeard
Taunton Town Football Club have played two pre-season matches so far this summer and came away from both games as emphatic winners, putting them in good stead ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. First up was a trip to local rivals Bridgwater United
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Taunton pensioner wins first swimming medal in 50 years
Haydn Welch from Taunton Deane Swimming Club picked up his first medal in 50 years. The 66-year-old, who is a member of the Masters section, secured third place in the 64 to 69 age group at the 2km River Lee Swim in Cork, Ireland on Saturday, July
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Two primary schools receive sporting award after competing in school games
Two primary schools have been given a prestigious award after competing in a school games. Middlezoy and Othery Primary Schools, near Bridgwater, received the School Games Mark Bronze Award 2023-24 on Monday (July 8). This award recognises
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Taunton St Andrews climb to sixth after exciting victory
Taunton St Andrews climbed up to sixth place in Premier One of WEPL after recording their second victory in as many weeks. They beat Burbage and Easton Royal by 15 runs on Saturday afternoon. After choosing to bat first at the Wyvern Club,
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Taunton Rugby Club kick starts 150th anniversary celebrations
The Launch Dinner for Taunton Rugby Football Club’s 150th Anniversary took place at Veritas Park on Friday night and what a fantastic event it turned out to be. With Scott Quinnell, a former Welsh international and British Lion, and larger-than-life
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Air ambulance supporters take on 5K twilight trek
Air ambulance supporters ran, walked and jogged their way around an airfield in the twilight. They gathered at Henstridge Airfield, home of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) team, on Saturday (July 6) for its annual 5K Twilight Shift
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Special needs preschool group shortlisted for Tesco grant
A community group working with preschool children with special needs has been shortlisted to receive a grant of up to £1,500. Taunton Opportunity Group (TOG) could receive a portion of Tesco's Stronger Starts fund. This latest £5 million grant
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Taunton Muskets inflict first defeat on the Cornwall Claycutters
Both teams of Taunton Baseball Club returned to action after a break due to the BBF Summer Cup. On July 7, the Muskets welcomed the unbeatable Cornish Claycutters, while the Pistols went to Bristol to face the Brunels at Somerdale. Once again
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Taunton Deane still winless after 10th crushing defeat in a row
In the first reverse fixture of the season, Taunton Deane First XI travelled the short distance to Wellington where the home side was asked to bat. The opening pair of Roberts Junior and George Ruell were untroubled by the blustery conditions and
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Keys handed over for Orchard Grove's new primary school
Keys to the new Orchard Grove Primary School have officially been handed over. Blackdown Education Partnership celebrated this landmark day on July 4. CEO, Lorraine Heath OBE, expressed her delight at the opening of the school. She said