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Another 'useful runout' for Minehead in latest clash with Bishops Lydeard

This third pre-season meeting of these two youthful sides resulted in another useful workout which both management teams will have been pleased with many aspects of their teams’ performances. After an even first 15 minutes it was the hosts that

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Casualty trapped in overturned car after crash rescued by Taunton firefighters

FIREFIGHTERS have rescued a person who became trapped in an overturned car after a collision near Taunton. The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service was called to the scene at 6.40pm yesterday (Friday, August 2) by paramedics. Officers from

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'It's always good to beat Lancashire' - George Thomas pleased after first 100

Batsman George Thomas scored his maiden century in List A cricket on Friday (August 2) as Somerset secured a win against Lancashire in the Metro Bank Cup. It was Somerset's third victory in four Group A games and George Thomas said he was delighted

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Marcus Trescothick takes interim white-ball coach role with England

Matthew Mott has stood down as England’s white-ball head coach, leaving ex-Somerset batsman Marcus Trescothick in charge while the search for a permanent replacement begins, writes Rory Dollard, PA Cricket Correspondent. Mott’s two-year reign came

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Premier Cup win for the Peacocks in delayed final

The Peacocks tasted cup glory in their first competitive game of the campaign as they beat Brislington 3-0 in the 2023-24 UES Somerset Premier Cup Final at Twerton Park on Wednesday (July 31). A first half goal from Archie Ferris gave Taunton the

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Maiden century for George Thomas as Somerset overcome Lancashire at County Ground

Kasey Aldridge recorded career-best figures of six for 33 and George Thomas a maiden List A century as Somerset made it three wins from four Group A games with an eight-wicket victory over Lancashire at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.

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Somerset rower Annie Campbell-Orde wins Olympic bronze in Paris

Wells rower Annie Campbell-Orde won an Olympic bronze medal for rowing in the women's eights category. Annie Campbell-Orde, 28, helped Team GB successfully come third in the Olympic final, narrowly losing out on silver to Canada. Romania won the

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A charming, detached stone cottage in the popular village of Staplehay

This charming, detached stone cottage occupies a position in the popular village of Staplehay, on the fringes of Taunton. The five-bedroom period property, named Rose Cottage, has been skilfully renovated and extended by the current owners to provide

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Re-cap: Wells rower Annie Campbell-Orde wins Olympic bronze

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Minehead prepares to celebrate its wartime past

MINEHEAD will celebrate its rich wartime heritage this month with a special convoy of military vehicles hosted by the Exmoor National Park. The impressive event, North Hill on the Radar, will allow residents of Minehead, of all ages, to reflect

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Exciting new project for young drummers in Bridgwater and Taunton

AN exciting new project in Bridgwater and Taunton is aiming to create new drumming groups for young people. Beats on The Streets is looking for young people, whether new to drumming or an experienced drummer, to take part in this new initiative

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'What a gem': Six Somerset campsites named among the best in UK

WITH the schools out for summer, a list of the ‘Top 150 Outstanding Sites in the UK’ has been revealed – with six campsites in Somerset making the list. For those in Somerset looking for a quality camping trip that they don't have to travel too

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Vanessa Garside: Meet the mayor of Taunton who has taught 5,000 local people

HALLO fellow Tauntonians! I’m Councillor Vanessa Garside and currently I have the great privilege of being the Mayor of Taunton. I came to Taunton as a young teacher of English and head of Drama. I worked in both secondary and further education

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Construction underway on £23.6 million Glastonbury Town Deal projects

THE Glastonbury Town Deal is entering a new phase as work progresses on several projects. The Tor Sports and Leisure Hub, Glastonbury Abbey, St Dunstan’s House and Bridie’s Farm have all seen construction work undertaken. Work is also set to

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Woman walks 6k per day to raise funds for clean water charity

A WOMAN from Somerset tasked herself with walking 6k a day for one week to help bring water to vulnerable children and their communities. Hannah Lefeuvre, from Chiselborough, near Yeovil, underwent the challenge as part of the Global 6K Walk for

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Live Peppa Pig show and dance party comes to Butlin's Minehead

A Peppa Pig-themed event is coming to Butlin's Minehead Resort this month. Planned by toy giant Hasbro in collaboration with Amazon, 'Peppa’s Dance Party' will take place at the Butlin's resort from August 17 to September 1. The festivities

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Hollywood A-lister Keifer Sutherland coming to Somerset on tour

HOLLYWOOD star Keifer Sutherland is coming to Somerset as part of his Chasing The Sun tour. The show will take place at the Cheese & Grain in Frome on August 20 from 7pm. In an acting career spanning nearly four decades, Mr Sutherland has starred

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Squawking, dive-bombing and boozing: The blight of Taunton’s invading seagulls

DURING a seaside break in Woolacombe I was mighty impressed by the local seagulls. Unlike their urban invading cousins in Taunton, they behaved impeccably. I wished I could have brought the Devon birds back to Somerset and packed ours off to

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Alexandra Road closure for three days to install water connection

Somerset Council plans to close a section of Alexandra Road, in Frome, so that a water connection can be installed. The council proposes to make an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Alexandra Road, from 54 metres northwest of

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West End Star to lead summer school for aspiring performers at the Brewhouse

A POPULAR Musical Theatre Summer School will return to Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre this August, led by West End star Monique Ashe-Palmer. Ashe-Palmer has an impressive array of theatre credits including ‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’ (The Gillian

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Former police station in Taunton could be turned into 42 flats

BUILDING new flats in a former police station and delivering improved cricketing facilities are among the schemes people are trying to get planning permission for in Somerset. Every week, hundreds of planning applications are submitted to Somerset

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Taunton Independent Quarter planters spruced up and refreshed

THE planters on St James Street in Taunton, part of the independent quarter, have been spruced up by the town council. The planters, which sit opposite the former Debenham's building, are now under the management of Taunton Town Council. This