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Toys R Us' new shopfront planned for Taunton high street
A PLANNING application has revealed how Taunton's Toys R Us shopfront will look on the high street. Somerset Council's planning officers approved plans for the new sign, at 47-50 Fore Street, above one of Toys R Us new 'shop-in-shops' which will
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Weston AFC plays its part in the rise of England hero Ollie Watkins
England’s semi-final hero Ollie Watkins may now be on the brink of national heroism, but his professional career has been an unconventional one, one that was spring boarded by an early loan spell at Weston-super-Mare AFC. Watkins’ 90th minute winner
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Writer Pam Ayres MBE to appear at Wells Festival of Literature
WRITER, broadcaster, and entertainer supreme, Pam Ayres MBE will appear at Wells Festival of Literature promoting her latest book. Pam has made the nation last for forty years, and from September 2024, she will embark on a new tour of theatres
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Green focus column: Henry Haslam on 'changing human behaviour'
WE know that if we want to leave our environment and our world in a good state for the future we have to change the way we do things. But what about the old saying that you can’t change human nature? Does this mean that we are stuck with our present
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Wardens clean up Taunton Green after ‘unauthorised encampment’
WARDENS are at work in a green area in Taunton to clear the waste left behind by an unauthorised encampment. The town council team is at work at Taunton Green where they also repaired a damaged bench. A Taunton Town Council spokesperson said
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Taunton company in liquidation despite Dragons' Den appearance
TAUNTON business True Skincare has gone into liquidation, suffering "significant financial challenges" after walking away from a Dragons' Den deal. True Skincare, a distinguished brand in the beauty industry, was founded by Emma Thornton in Taunton
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Coal Orchard pub in Taunton set to reopen this evening as 'family-run’ business
THE Coal Orchard pub in Taunton town centre is set to open its doors again this evening (Friday, July 12) as a “family-run” venue. The pub will be run by the Standen family and one of the owners, Shaun Standen, said the pub will open at 6pm today
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How you can capture the natural world on your camera
At the tender age of 16, Ben Pulletz picked up a camera and began shooting the sunset and sunrise around his village of Charlton Adam. By the time he was 19, Ben had won the under 20 category in the Siena International Photo Awards. Now, at just
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Future of burger chain with Taunton branch secured after collapse into administration
THE future of Hub Box, the popular burger chain that also has a restaurant in Taunton, has been secured after it collapsed into administration. A deal to sell the chain will see all of Hub Box’s 10 restaurants across the South West of England and
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Plans for new children's soft play centre near Taunton
PLANS for a new children's soft play in a barn near Taunton have been submitted for approval. The proposed plans would see two agricultural units on Drakes Yard, Glastonbury Road, in Durston, transformed into a large children's soft play centre
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'Crew shortage' means Great Western Railway announce updated timetable this Sunday
Great Western Railway (GWR) is advising customers to check their journey on Sunday morning before leaving home because of a shortage of train crew. A 'crew shortage' and illness will particularly impact frequencies on branch line services, like
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Bishop's Lydeard Flower Show sees hundreds of exhibits entered
BISHOP'S Lydeard enjoyed its fruitful annual flower show last week, with hundreds of exhibits entered. The event was held in the village's hall on July 6, and saw 120 people enter a total of 520 exhibits making a lovely display. Children from
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MP asks for update on railway project during her first week back in Parliament
THE MP for Glastonbury and Somerton is calling for an update on the proposed station for the area. In her first week back in Parliament, Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for the new constituency, wrote to the Secretary of State for Transport
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Busy road in Wells city centre to close for three days
A BUSY Wells road is set to close for three days this month, due to Wessex Water replacing a manhole chamber. St Thomas Street, which leads on from Bath Road, will be closed from the junction with Tor Street, north-eastwards for a total distance
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Trish Caller: 'A Call to the New Government'
AS a nation, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment. The recent election has ushered in a new government, and with it, an opportunity for a fresh start. The campaign trail was fraught with tension, accusations, and a polarization that has left many
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Paul Tweddle to take the reins for 2024 Metro Bank One Day Cup
Paul Tweddle will again take on the role of Somerset CCC Interim Head Coach for this season’s Metro Bank One Day Cup. With Head Coach, Jason Kerr set to be involved in The Hundred, the Club have again entrusted Paul with the responsibility of leading
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Taunton Town hit the Bishops for six in pre-season friendly
Taunton Town provided supporters with an encouraging glimpse of the season ahead with an emphatic pre-season victory at Bishops Lydeard. The Bishops put up a brave fight in the first half and only fell behind to a lovely goal from the Peacocks,
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Higham and Claridge star in The Blaze's five-wicket win
The Blaze had Lucy Higham and Ella Claridge's partnership to thank as they edged past Western Storm in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy at Cheltenham. Higham and Claridge's superb unbroken match-winning partnership of 105 in 22.3 overs guided their
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England representative in endurance riding competition announced
A Somerset resident has been selected to represent England at a prestigious equine event. Amanda Hamley will compete in the upcoming Home International Endurance Championships. The selection of the Wheddon Cross resident was made by the Endurance