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Woman suffers potentially 'life-changing' injuries in A39 crash
Both drivers involved in a two-vehicle collision on the A39 near Polsham were taken to hospital - one of which has believed to have 'life-chsnging' injuries. Police are appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage after a two-vehicle collision
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Recap: Drivers taken to hospital after two-vehicle collision
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Three centurions from Somerset Pathway teams
There were three centurions in the recent matches played by Pathway teams - Lucy Delaney for Girls Under 13s, while Fin Hill and Kian Roberts scored theirs in the same match for the Boys Under 18s. Against Wiltshire the Girls Under 13s scored 235
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Another tough test for Minehead AFC in pre-season
Minehead faced higher level opponents for the sixth time in six warm-up matches on Wednesday evening, in the form of Staplegrove, who were promoted from the Somerset Senior League Division One having finished as champions last season, writes Brian
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Plea for supporters to pack out Cygnet Health Care Stadium for home friendly
Taunton Town's assistant manager has urged the fans to go to the Cygnet Health Care Stadium on Saturday (August 3) as the team face Bedford in their final pre-season friendly. The match will be an 'entrance by donation' fixture, with people able
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Taunton held to a draw in final away pre-season friendly
A late Tom Purrington goal rescued a draw for Taunton Town in their latest pre-season friendly. The Peacocks travelled to Gloucestershire side Bishop’s Cleeve, who play their football in South League Division One South on Friday (July 26).
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Somerset Olympian Becky Wilde makes rowing semi finals
TRULL rower Becky Wilde has qualified for the Olympic double skull rowing semi finals with rowing partner Mathilda Hodgkins Byrne after coming through a heat on Saturday (July 27). The pair were up against teams from the Netherlands, New Zealand
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A modern executive-style residence for sale in popular Killams Green
This modern executive-style residence occupies a prime cul-de-sac position in the popular Killams Green area of Taunton, on the southern side of the town and only two miles from the busy shopping centre. The detached five-bedroom family home is
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Andy Umeed smashes unbeaten century to secure one-day cup victory for Somerset
A brilliant unbeaten century from Andy Umeed who carried his bat for 114 and a mature innings of 71 from James Rew saw Somerset off to a winning start in the Metro Bank One Day Cup when they beat Kent by three wickets at Taunton on Friday evening
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Taunton Flower Show 2024 competition categories announced
THE competitions for the 2024 Taunton Flower Show have now been announced, with entries needing to be submitted by 8pm on July 29. This year’s Taunton Flower Show will run on August 2 and 3, with last entries for competitions needing to be delivered
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Looking back at Taunton Flower Show's success over the decades
FIRST held in 1831, the Taunton Flower Show has been dubbed the "Chelsea of the West” by some attendees and it's easy to understand why. The celebration of horticulture, held at Vivary Park, has attracted generation after generation of green-fingered
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Grand property with stables and a paddock now available to let
This modern yet characterful, converted property with outbuildings, stables and a paddock is now available to rent from the Stags Residential lettings department in Taunton. The detached dwelling, named Lucas House, is situated a short distance
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Lando Norris suggests McLaren should consider making him undisputed number one
Lando Norris finished fastest in practice for the Belgian Grand Prix and said McLaren must consider making him their undisputed number one in order to deliver the British team’s first world title in 16 years, writes Philip Duncan from PA. Norris
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Frome Town Council celebrating 50 years with magic, food and music
TO celebrate its golden anniversary, Frome Town Council is hosting a free event to mark 50 years of serving the local community. Many local charities and organisations are running family-friendly activities and sharing information on the day, including
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Rower from Wells hoping to defeat reigning champions on Olympic debut
OLYMPIC debutant Annie Campbell-Orde is competing for Team GB as part of the Women’s Eight rowing team on Monday (July 29), with the team hoping to make everyone proud. Campbell-Orde and the rest of the British team have been put in Heat One for
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Celebrating Independent Retailer Month: A spotlight on Somerset
INDEPENDENT Retailer Month, celebrated every July, is a global initiative that champions the significance of independent retailers. This month-long campaign encourages consumers to support local businesses and underscores the essential role these
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‘Taunton Library has papers for the public – but the service has been abused’
MAYBE we don’t fully appreciate how very fortunate we are to have a free press in this country. It’s a fundamental principle that allows communication and expression to be exercised freely in printed and electronic media. And it enables reporters
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Top marks for independent Shepton Mallet care home
St Cecilia Care Home in Shepton Mallet has been awarded the highest possible score by carehome.co.uk. The platform attracts over 15 million visits yearly, showcasing nearly 17,000 listings and is a leading authority in care home ratings in the
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Eminem become bookies' favourite to headline next year's Glastonbury Festival
EMINEM is now the odds-on favourite to headline the Pyramid Stage at next year's Glastonbury Festival. That is according to betideas.com which has seen the rapper's odds slashed from 6/4 to 10/11 overnight. Eminem (Marshall Mathers) released
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Somerset celebrates National Marine Week
THIS year’s National Marine Week (July 27 to August 11) theme is “Sea the Connection” and at Somerset Wildlife Trust, we’ll be highlighting how as an island nation we are all closely connected to the sea and why a healthy thriving marine environment
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School and college students transform buses with art and poetry
School pupils and college students have brought art and poetry together for a new project to beautify buses. First West of England is ready to unveil its Poetry Bus, which showcases work by poets at St Dunstan's School, in Glastonbury, and work