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Stanley Johnson premieres father and son 'Marco Polo' documentary in South West
STANLEY Johnson premiered his documentary 'In the Footsteps of Marco Polo' in Bristol on Friday, showcasing his seven-week journey on the Silk Road. Exmoor's famous resident, 83, worked the red carpet at the Scott Cinema in Bristol, on July 26,
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Somerset Wildlife Trust event celebrates positive actions for climate
THE Somerset Wildlife Trust is hosting a special event to celebrate local people who have been doing their part for nature in their gardens, local green spaces, and communities. The annual event, Wilder Together, will take place this autumn to
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Businesses on Station Road left without power after National Grid work
Businesses on Station Road say they have been left without power for two days, following an outage by National Grid. National Grid are currently carrying out underground maintenance opposite, The Shrubbery Hotel on Station Road said they have been
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Taunton surf and skate shop's owners celebrate eight years in charge
AN independent business that serves people who love to skate and surf is celebrating eight years since its current owners took over in 2016. Nestled in the County Walk Shopping Centre, Wave Games has operated at four different sites since it first
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Yeovil make-up artist showcases her skills on ITV's This Morning and Love Island star
A 23-year-old make-up artist from Yeovil has been working on the set of ITV's This Morning this week, adding to her large portfolio of celebrity clients. Hannah Humphreys trained at Yeovil College, studying Media Hair and Makeup levels two and
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Five arrests as police seize suspected drugs, weapons, and cash from three addresses
FIVE people have been arrested after weapons, suspected drugs, and cash were seized at three addresses in a Somerset town. Police said three man three men and two women were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A and
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New MP 'extremely privileged' to represent Taunton and Wellington
GIDEON Amos, Taunton and Wellington’s new Member of Parliament, has made his maiden parliamentary speech, describing his pride of being able to represent his constituency. Mr Amos, one of 72 newly elected Liberal Democrat MPs, won his Taunton and
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Trull rower Becky Wilde triumphs at Olympics and wins bronze medal
A ROWER from Somerset has won a bronze medal in this year’s Olympics in Paris after beating out some big nations including at ‘death’ qualifiers earlier this year. Becky Wilde, 26, was born in Trull and competed in the women’s double scull this
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Family connections for Taunton Flower Show main sponsors
STANDING proudly at the top table of the Taunton Flower for 2024 will be headline sponsors, The Property Centre. As a Taunton-based business, The Property Centre holds the flower show in massive regard as part of the town’s DNA, and it is a family
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The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today
We are all being urged to check our change, as we could be sitting on a fortune we didn’t even know about. The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971, more
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Fire crews attend farmer's field after hay baler fire on hottest day of the year
FIRE services assisted a farmer after his hay baler set fire halfway through the job in a cut field near Chard. Taunton, Chard, Yeovil, and Ilminster Fire Stations attended the machinery blaze on Wednesday, July, 31. With dry conditions and
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Rebrand of Taunton town centre pub as independent partner steps in
AN independent pub partner has stepped in and rebranded a pub in Taunton town centre. The venue on Corporation Street previously known as Pitcher & Piano is now The Library. A spokesperson for the new venue said that The Library “has moved
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Leading Taunton Care Home launches Memory Café
A BIG dementia care home in Taunton is launching a free monthly memory café for any local people either living with dementia or affected by its impact on a loved one. The Rectory Care Home, located near Taunton town centre, is opening the cafe
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New crime-thriller series filmed in Somerset now available to watch on Netflix
A NEW crime-thriller series filmed largely in Somerset is now available to watch on Netflix. The BBC's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder was made available to watch in full on BBC iPlayer last month, but can now be accessed by Netflix users, as of
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Person injured after ‘disorder involving 10-20 teenagers’ in Somerset town
A PERSON sustained injuries to the jaw and the head after a “disorder involving 10-20 teenagers”. The incident took place in Somerton earlier this month and Avon and Somerset Police are now appealing for the public’s help. A spokesperson said
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Park and ride site in Taunton to close temporarily today to allow repairs
A PARK-and-ride site in Taunton will close temporarily to allow the replacement of a height barrier. Taunton’s Gateway Park and Ride site will need to close for one hour today (Wednesday, August 7). People who were planning to use the site
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Wedmore 40/30 cycle returns this September to support local charities
A FUNDRAISING charity cycle ride is returning this September as it continues to support charities in the local community. The Wedmore 40/30, which has been running annually for the past seven years, will once again be taking place in support of
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As it happened: Somerset rower wins bronze medal at Paris Olympics
1:54pm Full story: Becky wins bronze in Paris Thanks for following our live coverage of the women's double sculls
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Somerset NHS celebrates chief executive's 34 years of 'remarkable' service
THE Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating its long-serving chief executive, Peter Lewis, who has been with the trust for 34 years. Peter started working for the NHS in 1990 and has "driven" the trust through its transformation in recent
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RECAP: 'Concern for welfare incident' temporarily closes A303 near Ilminster
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Taunton's BHS closed following collapse of High Street chain
EIGHT years have passed since shoppers headed out to hunt down a bargain on the final day before BHS closed its Taunton store. The shop in North Street shut for the last time on Sunday, July 31, 2016, following the collapse of the High Street chain
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Taunton Flower Show organisers thank volunteers ahead of 2024 show
Taunton Flower Show have announced they will be hosting this year’s edition of their show on the 2nd and 3rd August 2024. As the show gathers once again for its celebrations in the picturesque Vivary Park, the charity is continuing its 193-year
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Looking Back: Cat dumped on Valentine's Day searching for love with 'flower power'
A SOMERSET cat was offered hope of finding love thanks to a bit of ‘flower power’ after being dumped on Valentine’s Day. Mowgli Valentine was cruelly left outside the West Hatch RSPCA centre back in 2008 on the most romantic day of the year.
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Looking Back: When college students brought a 'mini-Glastonbury' to Taunton
THIS time ten years ago, Richard Huish college students performed their own ‘mini-Glastonbury’ in Taunton, showcasing both talented and emerging (at the time) bands. BTEC Popular Music students rocked the two-night ‘Huish Live and Loud Festival
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Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain
The agony Army veteran David endures after suffering a knee injury in service affects every aspect of his life. “I can’t sleep, I can’t do anything. I’m on so much medication it affects my memory, my mood, everything,” he said. “It’s like having
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Pub quiz helps fund sending medical supplies to Ukraine
A pub quiz in Croscombe has raised money towards sending an ambulance full of supplies to Ukraine. The George, named CAMRA Rural Pub of the Year in 2024, was the venue for the fun-filled event. Organised by Martyn Starnes, the quiz saw 83 attendees
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Save money on a subscription to the County Gazette in our August flash sale
READERS can save money on an annual subscription to the County Gazette this month by taking advantage of our August flash sale. You can purchase a digital subscription for £6 for six months, or get more than 50 per cent off an annual subscription
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'Somerset businesses need to have a clear, deliverable economic plan for the future'
Businesses require stability to have the confidence to invest as investment is key to our economy - writes Emma Warren, Chairperson of Somerset Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Somerset businesses need to have a clear, deliverable economic