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Trial date set for man accused of murdering woman in Frome
A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of murdering a Northwich woman in Frome. Keiron Goodwin spent the weekend in custody after being charged with the murder of Olivia Wood. Avon and Somerset Police were called shortly after 3am on Tuesday
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How you can 'root for Somerset' and help to plant new trees across the county
COMMUNITIES across Somerset are being encouraged to plant new trees in the coming months to help create new woods and improve tree cover in urban areas. Around eight per cent of Somerset is currently covered by trees – far below the national average
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Taunton traffic lights ‘working intermittently’ due to power supply problem
A SET of traffic lights in Taunton town centre has been shut down after a power supply problem. Traffic lights for cars and pedestrians on North Street, near Castle Bow, "are only working intermittently". These photos, taken early this afternoon
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Two men from Somerset arrested at anti-immigrant protest in Weymouth
TWO men from Somerset were arrested at an anti-immigrant protest and counter protest which took place in Weymouth on Sunday evening. At the protest dubbed 'Enough is Enough', a 42-year-old man from Yeovil was arrested on suspicion of a public order
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MP urges Italian authorities to continue search for Somerset man missing in Sardinia
THE Yeovil MP has addressed Parliament to urge Italian authorities to continue the search for a man from Chard who went missing in Sardinia. Michael Frison, 25, went missing following a walk in Sardinia on July 13. His family launched a fundraising
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Police renew appeal for Somerset man wanted for failing to attend court
POLICE have renewed their appeal to find a man with links to Somerset wanted for failing to attend court. An initial appeal to locate Matthew Grist - who has links to Frome - was put out on Friday, 5 July. However, he remains to be found, and
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Taunton outsource finance firm shortlisted for award in sustainable business category
TAUNTON-based Portt & Co is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Business Leader South West Awards 2024, recognised in the Sustainable Business category. The Business Leader Awards has become the most prestigious and celebrated
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Family pays tribute to ex-Army officer in latest Taunton area death notices
The Somerset County Gazette published 12 death notices last week. Every week, the County Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Taunton's best and worst GP surgeries as ranked by patients
TAUNTON'S top-rated GP surgery is the College Way Surgery — as revealed by NHS England's GP Patient Survey for 2024. The surgery, at Comeytrowe Centre, had the highest percentage of patients, 96%, reporting that they'd had an "overall positive
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Man arrested after police seize cash and suspected drugs
A 21-YEAR-OLD has been arrested after neighbourhood officers seized tens of thousands of pounds in cash and suspected drugs at an address in Wellington. Officers carried out a drugs warrant in the Rockwell Green area of Wellington, and found suspected
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Former England batter Graham Thorpe dies aged 55
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced the death of former England batter Graham Thorpe MBE at the age of 55. Thorpe won 100 Test caps during a stellar England career and was regarded as one of the best batters of his generation with
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Where can UK passport holders travel to without a visa? See all 155 destinations
Where is your dream holiday destination you want to explore? It could be one of the countries that require a visa to enter. Sometimes, visas are needed in order to check and control the flow of visitors in and out of the country or prevent issues
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Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost
MARTIN Lewis has issued a warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 worth of support that they are entitled to. The Money Saving Expert is urging any pensioners with an income of £235 or less a week to check if they are eligible
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Tesco customers warned about 'fake' £750 voucher circulating on social media
A warning has been issued after an apparent scam has been circulating on TikTok. Posts claiming to be from disgruntled former staff members are urging customers to head to TesOffer.com to claim a free £750 voucher. However, this does not appear
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Government plan emergency Cobra meeting in response to escalating riots
The government has confirmed it will be holding an emergency Cobra meeting today (Monday, August 5) in response to escalating violence and riots over the weekend. Police responded to violent scenes in Rotherham, Middlesbrough, Bolton and other
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Works ‘expected in coming months’ to improve sewerage network in Taunton
WORKS to clean some of the sewers in a Taunton area with “previous flooding issues” is “expected to take place in the coming months”. Wessex Water confirmed said they are working to improve the wider sewerage network in Obridge Close. The wet
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Taunton's Morrisons petrol station closed today for 'work' to be carried out
MORRISONS petrol station in Taunton is set to be closed "all day" for "internal work to be carried out". The petrol station on Priory Bridge Road is currently fenced off to customers, with several work vans on site. Morrisons' customer services
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Somerset defeated as Derbyshire chase down 317 in one-wicket win
Anuj Dal blasted a brilliant century as Derbyshire took over as Group A leaders with a thrilling one-wicket Metro Bank One-Day Cup victory over Somerset at Taunton The hosts posted 316 for five after losing the toss, skipper Sean Dickson lashing
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Hospital’s day surgery centre celebrates 30-year milestone
COLLEAGUES at Musgrove Park Hospital’s Day Surgery Centre came together to mark 30 years since the site opened the doors to its first patients. Just one colleague remains at the centre from day one – staff nurse Debbie May – and she played a huge
