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BBC shares statement as Huw Edwards pleads guilty to 'abhorrent' child sex offences
THE BBC has said it is "shocked" at former presenter Huw Edwards' "abhorrent behaviour" after he admitted to accessing indecent photographs of children as young as seven. Edwards, 62, arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (July 31) as
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Pick your own sunflowers at Hestercombe's new meadow and Water Garden
HESTERCOMBE has announced the opening of a 17th-century Water Garden and a new sunflower meadow — with visitors able to pick five sunflowers as part of the entry fee. The landscaping has been funded by the Countryside Stewardship Scheme, with work
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Call for Somerset artists to 'get involved' to bring creative projects to Bridgwater
GOT a project in mind that you think could work in Bridgwater? A charity is looking for artists to get involved by bringing creative ideas to life. Bridgwater-based charity ‘Seed’ is looking for people to propose ideas to be based in Bridgwater
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Popular farm shop celebrates two ‘gold’ in Taste of the West Awards
THE team at a Somerset farm shop are celebrating once again this year after being awarded two more golds in the latest round of 2024 Taste of the West Awards (July 2024). Rumwell Farm Shop, located on the A38 between Taunton and Wellington, received
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Roads safety fears delay decision on plans for 125 homes and a medical centre
A decision on plans for more than 100 new homes and a medical centre in a small Somerset town have been pushed back due to road safety concerns. Up to 125 new homes are proposed to be delivered either side of Brewham Road in Bruton – with the Acorn
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NHS bosses offer summit with MPs over stroke patients
Somerset health bosses have offered to meet with the county’s newly-elected MPs to discuss the planned changes to how stroke patients are treated. The NHS Somerset integrated care board (ICB) voted in late-January to approve plans to remove Yeovil
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Summerfield feels at home at Taunton Flower Show
SUMMERFIELD is delighted to be a main sponsor for Taunton Flower Show as one of its long-standing supporters. The company has its roots in the building firm founded by William Stansell, just eight years before the town’s first flower show in 1831
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Wellington care home residents enjoy donkey therapy
RESIDENTS of a Wellington dementia care home have enjoyed a visit from Charlie the donkey along with some other animal friends. The care home, Camelot House and Lodge, welcomed 24-year-old Charlie and a miniature Shetland pony called Flora, 12,
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Somerset boys raise over £1,500 cycling from Bristol to Bath for their granddad
TWO Somerset boys have gone the extra mile in saddling up to raise more than £1500 in memory of their grandfather who died of brain cancer. Mostyn and Benji, aged nine and seven, tackled their longest-ever cycle when they rode along the Bristol
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Rescue centre looking to rehome two puppies after they were found in cardboard box
TWO young puppies were just a few weeks old when they were found abandoned inside a cardboard box that had been left on the side of a road in Somerset. Taken in by RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre, the rescue centre has named the puppies Tilly Norah
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Band with more than five decades of live experience to play at Cheese & Grain
ENGLISH rock band New Model Army are coming to Frome as part of their UK tour. The band, who were formed in Bradford in 1980, are embarking on their ‘Unbroken’ tour, performing songs from their new album, which was released earlier this year.
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Butlin’s new £2.5 million ‘most exciting UK playground’ now open
BUTLIN’S have announced the arrival of a new ‘SKYPARK Playground' just in time for the summer holidays. The playground is part of a number of new openings at the UK resort, with over £20 million invested at Butlin’s Minehead since the floodings
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Local charity raises over £2,000 with fourth annual cricket tournament
Sun was shining, pints were flowing, and balls were flying once again in Minehead at the annual Freddie Pring Memorial Fund cricket tournament. This year was the fourth edition of the tournament that raises money for the local charity and with
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‘I came out as gay after I fell for another mum at the school gates’
A TAUNTON woman who had been in a 10-year relationship came out as gay after she fell in love with another woman at the school gates. Olivia Hopkins, 29, met Amy Pope, 32, after their daughters - aged eight and 10 - struck up a friendship.
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Great Taste Awards reveal Somerset’s best food and drink in 2024
SOMERSET businesses have taken home 121 ratings at the Great Taste Awards 2024, after food and drink entries were blind-tasted by the Guild’s expert judging panel. Winners in the county, announced on July 30, include Somerset Cider Brandy, The
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Green light for new 118-home scheme on the edge of Somerset town
A HOUSEBUILDER has been given the green light for a new energy efficient housing development in Keyford that will create a new gateway to Frome. Barratt David Wilson Homes South West has received planning approval from Somerset Council for a new
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Taunton MP vows to fight for Musgrove Park Hospital's future after spending review
TAUNTON'S new MP has vowed to fight for new facilities at the town’s hospital after the new chancellor of the exchequer announced a review of the UK’s hospital building programme. Musgrove Park Hospital was one of 40 hospitals which were to be
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Beer and cider festival returns as Somerset face Lancashire in one-day cup
The annual matchday beer and cider festival is returning to the Cooper Associates County Ground. Somerset face Lancashire in the Metro Bank Cup on Friday and the beer and cider festival will run alongside the game from noon in the fan village at
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‘We flew to Mallorca for eight hours to sunbathe after washout British summer’
A SOMERSET couple who were sick of a "washout British summer" flew from the UK to Mallorca to spend eight hours sunbathing on the beach - and paid just £47. Paul Calcutt, 53, and his wife, Julieanne, 54, from Shepton Mallet, say their trip was
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Debutant Archie Vaughan 'happy' with bowling performance but wants more with the bat
Archie Vaughan, who has signed a two year contract to join the county as a full time professional in the autumn after graduating from the Academy, made his Somerset debut in the Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Kent on Friday evening. During
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Becky Wilde thrived off 'feel-good' factor as she made rowing final
Trull rower Rebecca Wilde believes the feel-good factor in the Team GB rowing squad inspired her to book a fairytale spot in the Olympic final. The 26-year-old’s double sculls partnership with Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne has caught fire and the duo
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Golfer flock to Taunton and Pickeridge for ladies' team Stableford
The Taunton and Pickeridge Ladies Open competition that was a team stableford with the best two scores from four to count, attracted 80 entries from across the south west. At the end of a closely fought contest that saw three teams return with
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More wins than losses for St Andrews sides
Taunton St Andrews First XI made the trip to play against Bedminster on Saturday where after winning the toss they found themselves in trouble at 94 for six. Lloyd Alley who made 31 and Toby Williams-Thomas who hit 42 then added 70 together., soon
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David Pipe to take part in National Horseracing week
Somerset trainer David Pipe will be taking part in National Horseracing week which returns for the fourth year in a row this September. David Pipe’s yard, among others, is part of the 120 venues nationwide opening their doors to the public for
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Mystery Somerset woman celebrates £1million lottery win
A MYSTERY woman from Somerset said she will celebrate her £1million win on the National Lottery with a holiday in Greece. The woman, known only as Miss. D, has won after matching five main numbers and the Bonus Ball in the Lotto draw on Saturday
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'Test cricket was the biggest crowd puller'
Cricket fans have been spoilt recently with all four formats of the game being played, with Somerset once again reaching the quarter finals of the T20 Blast as well as making a mixed start in the Royal London One Day Cup, the Hundred has got underway
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Derby match for town's baseball teams as Pistols took on the Muskets
Sunday (July 28) was a big derby day for Taunton Baseball Club, with the Muskets hosting the Pistols at Taunton Green. In the penultimate round of the South West and Wales Baseball League regular season neither side had a chance of progressing
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Tributes paid to 'amazing' Raymond John Hancock MBE who 'saved Kilve Court'
TRIBUTES have been paid to Kilve Court's Raymond John Hancock MBE, who "had a direct impact on many thousands and thousands of people, young and old". Raymond, known as Ray, passed away on July 12, aged 84, at Beauchamp House in Taunton. He is
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Spotlight on the volunteers who make Taunton Flower Show possible every year
TAUNTON Flower Show is a great community event, attracting many thousands of residents as well as visitors from the wider region. The show is run by a charity and would not be possible without the willing help of its many volunteers. From the
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Somerset Opera sets high bar with historic rendition of tragic tale
Somerset Opera recently staged a riveting production of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, set against the backdrop of the Museum of Somerset's historic Low Ham mosaic. The retelling of this tragic tale took place along an elongated catwalk strip, with
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Man who allegedly went to property armed with bow and arrow appears in court
A MAN has appeared in court charged with a string of offences after allegedly going to a property in Street armed with a bow and arrow. Simon Aspinall, of Tower Lane, Shepton Mallet, was brought before Somerset Magistrates in custody after being
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‘Dream come true’ – singer reflects on Glastonbury set after competition win
A SOMERSET singer who won his place at Glastonbury Festival has reflected on the “dream” experience of performing at Worthy Farm. Sam Evans and his self-titled band played on the BBC Introducing Stage on the festival's Thursday afternoon (June
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Internationally acclaimed chef unveils new menu at The Rock Inn
INTERNATIONALLY celebrated chef Chanaka Fernando has launched a new menu at The Rock Inn in Waterrow, marking a milestone for his popular culinary brand 3 Flavours Kitchen. This marks the brand's first venture in the south west following the success
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Residents to have their say on plans to change Taunton former bus station
RESIDENTS are invited to join a drop-in event to find out more about the plans for a new transport hub on the site of the former Taunton bus station. Somerset Council is holding a public drop-in for people who want to find out more about the project