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New signing Jones makes debut in friendly action
Taunton Town have further bolstered their squad ahead of the new Southern League season as Eddie Jones joins the club. The defender made his first appearance for Taunton in Monday (July 22) evening’s friendly at Cribbs and will add a wealth of
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Dog owners invited to new treat and parkour-filled event in Frome
DOG owners in Somerset are invited to a new dog event in Frome, which will include parkour, dog treats, and more. Held by the Frome Town Council and Charismatic Pets, the dog show promises a “fun, free dog parkour” as well as a “have-a-go-hoopers
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Council calls for tax reform as productivity plan is ratified
Somerset councillors have called for long-term financial settlements and reform of council tax to ensure local residents can receive public services in the most efficient and effective manner. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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Somerset Sight seeks more volunteers at annual summer celebration
A charity that has been supporting sight-impaired people across Somerset recently celebrated its annual summer party. Somerset Sight honoured its hardworking volunteers and service users, praising their efforts and emphasising their core role in
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Seniors brave the rain for Stableford in the Roger Clarke Trophy
Oake Manor Golf Club Seniors braved the rain on Monday to play in a Stableford Competition for the Roger Clarke Trophy. Christopher Mann won the Trophy scoring 39 points and winning division 2. Dave Free came second in the division with 35 points
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Taunton Deane take on league leaders - and the rain - in latest league clash
For the short period of time it took to bowl four overs, Taunton Deane looked as if they might be able to grasp an unlikely victory. However when play resumed after a lengthy rain break, the umpires’ decision to limit the game to 23 overs a side
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Taunton care home celebrates 101st birthday of British Red Cross deputy director
A TAUNTON care home has celebrated the 101st birthday of one of its "incredible" residents who received an MBE for her service in the British Red Cross. Joyce Norrish, the former deputy director of the British Red Cross, who lives at Moorhaven
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Charity single raises money for treatment for Burnham five-year-old with cancer
A CHARITY single has been released to raise money for treatment for a five-year-old from Burnham who has cancer. Jack Gyde was diagnosed with a Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma earlier this year after mum Sarah noticed him limping. Community
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Footpath diversion in place as works to remove unsafe Taunton footbridge set to start
A FOOTPATH diversion will be in place from tomorrow (Wednesday, July 24) as works to remove the unsafe bridge in Goodland Gardens are set to start. Works to remove the bridge are going to start tomorrow and Somerset Council are warning residents
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Crowdfunder launched for Chard man missing in Sardinia
A crowdfunding page has launched to raise money for a man from Chard who has gone missing in Italy. The appeal for Michael Frison was published last Friday (July 19) via GoFundMe, and it has already raised £2,210 from a target of £2,000 as of today
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Conductor Christopher Stark strikes sparks at Minehead and Exmoor Music Festival
CHRISTOPHER Stark, Minehead and Exmoor Music Festival’s new conductor, was met with rapturous applause at the first of the festival’s three orchestral concerts in Minehead’s Regal Theatre this week. The audience took him immediately to their hearts
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'What will switching the Hundred format gain?'
August is almost here, but despite England’s brilliance in the two test victories over the West Indies, Somerset reaching T20 finals day, attention once again will focus throughout the month on the Hundred competition writes Merv Colenutt. There
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New managing director for Somerset Chamber of Commerce
SOMERSET Chamber of Commerce has announced David Crew as the new managing director. David will be a familiar face to many Chamber members as he is currently vice-chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, a Somerset Business Awards judge, and a
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'Drunk people left naked' in custody cells, new report says
Intoxicated detainees “at risk of self-harm” were sometimes left naked in their cells after officers removed their clothing, according to a report. Avon and Somerset Police said it has taken “immediate action” after inspectors found too few checks
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NSPCC advice on what age to leave a child home alone as school holidays begin
THE NSPCC has issued advice to parents wondering what age it is OK to leave a child at home alone as the school summer holidays begin. It’s as the NSPCC Helpline reveals it made 58 per cent more referrals in the last year to a local agency or service
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Plan to revamp Taunton’s former bus station to be shared with residents
TAUNTON’S former bus station is set to get a new lease of life as a vital transport interchange under new proposals which could include coach stops and waiting rooms with toilets. A plan to revamp the site will be shared with the public and businesses
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Young Taunton business owner hoping to turn his passion into his profession
GOT a football shirt that needs a bit of TLC? Taunton-based Damien Hull, known as Damo, owns a business restoring all kinds of football shirts from his home - working with clients who include popular music artist Sam Tompkins. Damo, 22, originally
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‘Neglected’ Taunton could become cultural ‘dead zone’, councillors are told
TAUNTON could become a cultural “dead zone” if Somerset Council continues to fixate on regenerating the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil, according to one local resident. The council published its cultural strategy delivery plan in June, which lays out
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West Somerset Railway could be directly linked to mainline
The UK’s longest heritage railway line could soon be directly connected to mainline rail services under a new business case. The West Somerset Railway (WSR) runs between Bishop’s Lydeard, a few miles outside Taunton, and Minehead via numerous small
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JoJo Maman Bébé in Taunton set to close permanently next month
TAUNTON's JoJo Maman Bébé children's clothing shop is set to close in a few weeks as the chain closes "several high street stores". The branch at 16 East Street is set to close on August 19, staff said. The shop opened in Taunton eight years ago
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Bus drivers join picket line in Taunton as strike action starts
A GROUP of bus drivers formed a picket line in Taunton town centre to start a 48-hour strike action over pay and working conditions. Bus union RMT started their strike action at First South West this morning (Tuesday, July 23) and joined a picket
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Council 'continues to explore funding options' to revive declining Willow Man
THE Willow Man has seen better days. In 2024, the sculpture is like a shadow of its former self. Back in November, Somerset Council received £35,000 from National Highways’ Designated Funding programme for an ‘initial feasibility study’ to discuss
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Community buses in Somerset 'left empty at weekends'
Buses being used to provide community transport in Somerset are “sat empty at weekends” in a depot, a transport campaigner has claimed. Somerset Council launched its Digital Slinky service in late-May, with a fleet of minibuses being able to be
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In pictures: Sparkford to Ilchester bypass section nearly complete
DRONE footage from National Highways shows a bird’s eye view of the new Sparkford to Ilchester upgrade approaching completion. It shows how much progress has been made since work began on-site in 2021. Two new structures, Steart Hill Bridge
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Taxpayers to shell out extra £47 m to have bins collected
Somerset taxpayers will have to shell out an extra £47m to ensure their bins are collected for the next six years. Suez’s contract with the then-Somerset Waste Partnership (which brought together Somerset County Council and the four district councils
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CEO apologises after burger chain collapse leaves creditors out of pocket
THE former CEO of Hub box has apologised to creditors and shareholders after putting his company into administration and losing them money. The Hub Box burger chain, which has restaurants in St Ives, Pentewan, Exeter, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Dorchester
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Taunton shelter looking to home two-year-old lurcher found stray
A TWO-YEAR-OLD Lurcher found living as a stray is looking for a home after being taken in by a Taunton shelter. Piper has "grown in confidence" since being looked after at St Giles Animal Welfare, and is now ready to find her forever family in
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Somerset Coast Trail Passport introduces new stamping stations
Ten new stamping stations and five new collection points have been announced for the Somerset and Exmoor Coast Trail passport. Following its successful launch in autumn 2023, the passport was reprinted for summer for walkers eager to collect stamps
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Sarah Dyke MP backs this year's Farm Safety Week
Sarah Dyke, the MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, is backing this year's Farm Safety Week. The 2024 event, which takes place from July 22 to 26, marks 10 years of the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies). It is an important focus of the farming
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Holiday park owner who savagely attacked a hotel manager could be facing jail
A MAN who launched a savage attack on a Street hotel manager, leaving him badly injured and in a severe state of shock, could be facing jail. Holiday park owner Ronald Shaw was drunk when he lost his temper with the victim who asked him to leave
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Law firm announces relocation of its Yeovil office
AmicusLaw Solicitors have announced the relocation of their Yeovil office. They are moving to a new, more accessible location at 1 High Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1RE. A decision that marks a significant milestone for the firm as they continue
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Somerset care worker honoured with prestigious award
Annabel Davis, from Bluebird Care Mendip, has been recognised for her hard work and dedication with a coveted award. She was announced as the winner of the Customer Care Award at this year's Bluebird Care Awards. Ms Davis is part of a team
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Maidenbrook Country Park receives £188k funding boost
West Monkton Parish Council has been awarded almost £190k in National Lottery funding to support its work at Maidenbrook Country Park. The council will use the grant to employ a volunteer coordinator at the park, located in Maidenbrook Lane, Cheddon