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Teenager sustains facial injury in hate crime assault in Taunton park
A TEENAGER assaulted by a group of three girls sustained a cut to the face after an incident that police are now treating as hate crime. The incident took place in Hamilton Park in Taunton on Thursday, June 27. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset
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Appeal to identify man after handbag and purse theft at Taunton railway station
POLICE are looking to identify a man as they investigate a theft and fraud incident after a handbag and purse were stolen at Taunton railway station. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 28, when the victim was about to get off a train in Taunton
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‘King of Rock and Roll’ set to headline free event in Somerset
THE Winchester Arms is featuring a host of musical talent as part of their free Beer, Cider & Music Festival. The festival will last three days - starting on July 26. The event will be opened by local group ‘Blackdown Hillbillies’, who boast a
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Two men arrested for ‘shouting Nazi slogans’
TWO men have been arrested for “shouting Nazi slogans and racist and homophobic comments”. Officers were called to Cathedral Green, Wells, yesterday afternoon (July 18). A message from Neighbourhood Sergeant Simon Lancey: "Many people may be
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Somerset railway station ticket machines hit by global IT outage
RAILWAY ticket machines and some station retail systems in Somerset are currently down due to the global IT outage. Passengers travelling with Great Western Railway or South Western Railway are asked to "allow more time for journeys" due to potential
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Families face record bills over £1,000 for summer holiday clubs this year
Families across Great Britain could end up paying record costs for summer holiday clubs this year, research suggests. The charity Coram Family and Childcare surveyed councils across the nations and found that families could face a bill of £1,045
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No 'other choice': More than 5,000 prisoners to be freed early to protect system
THE government wasn’t left with “any other choice” than to release prisoners earlier than planned but it will create a “big responsibility” on other parts of the justice system, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary has said. Inmates are being released
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All you need to know on Crowdstrike amid IT outages around the world
IT outages are affecting people around the world today (Friday, July 19) which some companies have claimed is due to an update from the Crowdstrike cyber-security service. Airports and airlines around the world have experienced delays with some
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Somerset GPs and pharmacies hit by IT outage and 'unable to answer calls'
GP surgeries across Somerset have been hit by Microsoft's global IT outage, disrupting the phone lines, prescriptions, and patient records system. The ongoing IT outage is not currently affecting Musgrove Park Hospital or Yeovil Hospital. However
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Missing man last seen near Taunton ‘found safe and well’
A MISSING 30-year-old last seen in a village near Taunton has been “found safe and well”. Police said that missing Matthew, 30, has now been found thanks to all the members of the public who shared their appeal. An Avon and Somerset Police
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Dough Bros launches new Bishops Lydeard shop at doughnut bakery
DOUGH Bros has launched a new shop at its bakery in Bishops Lydeard and is offering two-for-one on all doughnuts on Friday. The popular doughnut shop has opened an outlet in the village to complement its location at 67 Station Road shop in Taunton
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Police treat man’s death as ‘unexplained’ after body found in French Weir Park
THREE men, originally arrested on suspicion of murder, have been released 'under investigation' after a body was found at French Weir Park in Taunton on Wednesday. Avon and Somerset Police have said 'there is no evidence of there being any wider
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'We are sorry': Global IT outages force Longleat Safari Park to partially close
A POPULAR safari park has been forced to partially close this morning due to a world-wide IT issue. Longleat Safari Park, near Warminster, has announced this morning that only its drive-through safari area will be open as a result of the global
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Somerset MP calls for government to address 'huge challenges' after years of 'chaos'
NEWLY elected Glastonbury and Somerton MP Sarah Dyke has called for change following the arrival of the new government and says the Conservatives were at fault for long NHS waiting times and raw sewage pollution. Responding to the King’s Speech
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Somerset charity launches mindful self-care boxes to reduce stress
A Somerset-based mental health charity is launching mindful self-care boxes to help people reduce their stress. Mind in Somerset offers 57 services across the county including a helpline and community events every week at the Yeovil Trinity Church
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Exciting new burger takeaway set to open next week in Somerset town
A NEW burger takeaway business is set to open in a Somerset town next week. Bomb Burgers has announced it will officially open in Shepton Mallet from 5pm on Wednesday, July 24. The takeaway will operate from a catering van which is already
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Somerset reach Vitality Blast quarter-final after comfortable win over Sussex
SOMERSET won their way through to the quarter finals of the Vitality Blast on Thursday evening when they comfortably beat Sussex by six wickets with 14 balls to spare. At the start of the evening, Somerset captain Lewis Gregory won the toss and
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Is Microsoft down? Users and businesses facing outages
BUSINESSES and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. Sky News was one of the companies that were affected, being unable to broadcast its morning show at 6am, with
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Taunton dad’s first-class degree after 13-year-break from studies
A DAD from Taunton is graduating with a first-class honours degree from the University of South Wales (USW) after a 13-year break from his studies. Straight after school, Lewis Bellringer got a place on a football coaching course at USW (then University
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New MP's first column: 'I'm determined to bring our area success'
THANK you so much to everyone who voted for me, and the Liberal Democrats, to elect me as your MP and for all the messages of congratulations. As the sun rose on that Friday morning, it was clear our campaign had excited people locally and we scored
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Somerset drinks manufacturer under fire for partnering hosts of Trump convention
A British drinks company has come under fire online after being listed as a partner for the hosts of Trump's Republican National Convention. Fever-Tree has faced a backlash on X after it appeared on the MKE (Milwaukee) 2024 Host Committee website
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Limited edition ale celebrates 150 years of West Somerset Railway
West Somerset Railway will introduce limited edition Down the Line cans of Golden Ale to celebrate 150 years since it first opened. The new drink, brewed by Quantock Brewery, will be available at the Minehead cafe and the on-train buffet car.
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Call for bus users' opinions to inform transport improvements
Somerset Bus Partnership is calling for the public's opinions on bus services. A spokesperson for Somerset Bus Partnership said: "We would like to collect your opinions about the buses in Somerset, how they can be improved, and the major issues
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Go wild with family fun at the Fleet Air Arm Museum this summer
There's plenty of things to do at the Fleet Air Arm Museum this summer. On Mondays in August, visitors can take part in the Barracuda Live: The Big Rebuild project, constructing the only full Fairey Barracuda, complete with a state-of-the-art VR
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Aladdin-inspired adult panto show coming to Somerset
The Glastonbury And Street Pottymouth Squad (GASPS) will bring its iconic adult panto to seven venues across Somerset in the New Year. They are returning for a third year after previously raising more than £20,000 to channel into local amateur
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Taunton psychologist's new book reveals burnout is a trauma response, not just stress
A CLINICAL Psychologist and Director of Good Therapy Limited - a trauma therapy practice based at Hestercombe House in Taunton - has released her debut book. Dr Claire Plumbly's book offers a fresh perspective on burnout, arguing that it isn't