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Somerset skipper named for Metro Bank One Day Cup
Somerset CCC have confirmed a squad for the 2024 Metro Bank One Day Cup. Sean Dickson will once again captain the squad which sees the additions of Archie Vaughan and Joe Heywood. 18-year-old Archie signed his first professional contract earlier
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WHSmith in Street expected to close 'early next year'
STREET'S WHSmith is expected to close early next year, due to "unsustainable" trading at its current location. The store at 85 High Street is set for closure on January 4, despite ongoing conversations with the store's landlord. A WHSmith
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How to keep wasps out of your garden without harming them
When Brits get a little bit of sun in summer, it’s only natural to want to soak it all up, eating al fresco and trying to catch a tan before it disappears again, but while you’re outside you’ll probably be joined by wasps. Since wasps can sting
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Treasury gives verdict on whether 1p and 2p coins will go out of circulation
The Treasury has shared whether 1p and 2p coins would be phased out of circulation after reports suggested they could be under threat. Articles from several publications said that the Treasury had made no new orders for 1p or 2p coins to the Royal
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The Decameron on Netflix - full cast including Sex Education & Derry Girls stars
A new comedy series dubbed “like Love Island, but back in the day” has landed on Netflix featuring stars from Sex Education and Derry Girls. The Decameron examines the “class struggles in the season of a pandemic, as a cast of misfits tries to
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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month
UNIVERSAL Credit, PIP and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holiday next month. Monday, August 26, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this day.
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Martock Library's funding cut by village's Parish Council
MARTOCK Library will reduce its opening hours after losing all funding from Martock Parish Council. The Parish Council had been "providing support" of £5,000 a year to help the library operate its normal opening hours for "the past few years",
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All the English athletes to look out for at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
THE 2024 Olympic Games are due to kick off in Paris on Friday, July 26 and Team GB will be looking to impress across the board. With athletes from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands making up the team, you might
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'Magnificent' historic tree on medieval estate to be chopped down due to safety issue
A HISTORIC tree found on a medieval estate in Somerset has been deemed unsafe and will soon be cut down. The huge Cedar of Lebanon tree on the corner of Liberty, in Wells, was found to be suffering 'concerning decay' following an arboricultural
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Somerset pensioner takes mortgage lender to High Court after 'financial misery'
A RETIRED serviceman from near Yeovil is hopeful that a major new group court case for ‘mortgage prisoners’ will bring him much-needed financial compensation. David Riley, 76, who is recovering from bowel cancer, found himself stuck as a mortgage
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Glastonbury MP seeks greater support for pharmacies to help fix 'broken NHS'
SARAH Dyke took parliamentary action on her first day back as an MP by tabling a motion demanding increased pharmacy provision in Glastonbury. Two of Glastonbury’s pharmacies closed last year and the opening of a new high street pharmacy was delayed
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Yeovil Junction Station toilet refurbishments completed by South Western Railway
SOUTH Western Railway has completed an improvement project totalling £6.5 million across more than 100 stations — including Yeovil Junction, Crewkerne, and Templecombe. The refurbishment works have been carried out on 78 stations in south England
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Firefighters attempt seagull rescue with crane — but it flies off
THIS week six years ago a massive firefighter rescue mission for a seagull was unsuccessful when the bird flew off just before they reached it. Around 15 firefighters and two vehicles were involved in the rescue on July 23, 2018, which was believed
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One of Taunton's favourite pubs was rebuilt seven years ago this week
A PART of one of Taunton’s most popular pubs was demolished seven years ago this week, ahead of its £1.4 million refurbishment. In 2017, work commenced to refurb one of Taunton’s pub hotspots – The Perkin Warbeck, on East Street. The Wetherspoons
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Taunton's former mayors linked up at black tie dinner to raise over £3000
MORE than 180 guests ‘glammed up’ and enjoyed an evening of delicious food, a raffle and live music to raise money for a worthy cause in July 2018. The evening was packed full of people including Taunton Deane's mayor at the time, Catherine Herbert
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Majority of UK adults still opt for day trips amid cost-of-living crisis
New research from West Somerset Railway reveals that despite the current financial squeeze, 73 per cent of UK adults still intend to go on day trips. Based on data from Visit Britain's 'UK Domestic Sentiment Tracker - June 2024', the research provides
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Blindfolded black-tie dinner event to raise funds for sight loss
A fundraiser for those living with sight loss, in which guests are invited to enjoy a black tie evening of canapés, dinner and coffee while blindfolded, is now selling tickets. The Old Bridge in South Petherton will play host to Somerset Sight's
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Ex-Yeovil Town CEO raising money for ambulance for Ukraine
An ex-football CEO is taking on a challenge to raise money to take an ambulance to war-torn Ukraine. Former Yeovil Town, Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle chief executive, Martyn Starnes, is preparing to drive an ambulance, filled with medical
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Children's favourites headline at Taunton Brewhouse this summer
Taunton Brewhouse has released an activity schedule of family-friendly activities for this summer. The venue promises an exciting mix of live performances and workshops suitable for all age groups. In August, families can look forward to the
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Competition launched to design British & Irish Lions jersey for 2025 tour
Howden Insurance is launching a jersey design contest ahead of The British & Irish Lions' 2025 Australian Tour. The firm is inviting the public to create their own Canterbury Lions jersey that captures the spirit of the tour. With one year
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Floral displays will beautify church interior for flower festival
Village flower arrangers and congregation members are encouraging visitors to an annual floral celebration at a church. The Flower Festival will be hosted at St George's Church in Dunster from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28. Floral displays
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New running festival with multiple race formats invites entrants
A running events company is inviting runners of all abilities to participate in a new running festival, in support of a hospice charity. RunThrough's Frome Running Festival will take place on Sunday, August 18, and support the work of Dorothy House