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Somerset boys walking four marathons in a 48 hour challenge

FIVE Somerset lads are taking on a challenge this weekend which will see them walk from London to Bristol in just 48 hours. Ryan, Arthur, Jack, Danny and Sol are picking up their running shoes and sunglasses this weekend - in the hope of raising

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Developer’s fourth attempt for more than 100 houses at Cheddon Fitzpaine

MORE than 100 houses are planned for Cheddon Fitzpaine after a housing developer submitted documents for the fourth time since 2018.  Gladman Developments Ltd first attempted to secure planning permission for the erection of 180 dwellings on land

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Signalling fault on line to Weston causes cancellations and delays in Somerset

WESTON-SUPER-MARE station was closed for most of Friday morning (October 11) after a signalling fault on the line. Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry reported the fault at around 7.30am, which meant trains were being terminated at Worle

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Gideon Amos backs landmark bill putting UK on course to meet climate targets

TAUNTON and Wellington's MP, Gideon Amos, has backed a new landmark bill which would put the UK back on course to meet its international climate and nature targets. The proposed law was a commitment made in the Liberal Democrat manifesto on which

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M5 traffic facing 'severe delays' after earlier incident near Wellington

4:33pm Thanks Thanks for following along with our live coverage of today's congestion on the M5 near Wellington.

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Creative centre launches petition to save town centre car park

THE director of a creative centre has launched a petition to avoid plans to sell off and demolish a car park in Taunton town centre. Somerset Council are considering selling off the High Street car park in Taunton (also known as the Mary Street

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Road closing for work on Shepton Mallet route later this month

A two-day road closure will be in place through Croscombe at the end of the month, on the main road leading to Shepton Mallet. Long Street will be closed from 09.30am to 3.30pm on October 28 and 29. It will be closed from the junction with

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Glastonbury Town Council could borrow up to £850,000 to complete health hub

GLASTONBURY Town Council could borrow up to £850,000 to ensure a crucial regeneration project can be completed. As part of the £23.6m Glastonbury town deal, the town council is working to deliver the St Dunstan’s House community health and well-being

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Royal Naval Air Station says fond farewell to Andy Cross after 45 years service

ROYAL Naval Air Station Yeovilton said a fond farewell to civil servant Andy Cross today (Friday, October 11).  RNAS Yeovilton’s Commanding Officer Captain Duncan Thomas was thrilled to present Andy his Certificate of Valedictory for his incredible

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Reports of broken down coach on the M5 between Tiverton and Wellington

11:52am The broken down coach on the M5 north between J27 (Tiverton) and J26 (Wellington) has now been recovered from

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Fine and driving ban for man who ‘put others at risk’ by using his phone on M5

A MOTORIST has been fined and issued a six-month driving ban after he was photographed using his phone behind the wheel on the M5 near Bristol. In February, a passenger in another vehicle took several pictures of the driver holding his mobile phone

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Aurora borealis: The best pictures of the illuminated sky in Somerset

THE northern lights were visible last night, and we've searched through our camera club to find the best pictures of the illuminated Somerset skies. Some of the best pictures taken of the aurora borealis in Somerset include Glastonbury Tor and

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Amanda Holden completes her 250-mile charity bike ride

AMANDA Holden has completed her lengthy 250-mile charity bike ride from Bude, Cornwall to London to raise funds for Global’s Make Some Noise.  The Heart Breakfast presenter passed through Frome, Taunton, and Langport and was met with charitable

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NHS employee wins Disability Equality Award alongside their 'Paralympic heroes'

AN NHS worker from Somerset has won a Purple Pioneer award for the work they have done to champion the cause of disabled people in the county. Zahari Brimacombe, a trainee clinical coder, attended the "prestigious" Scope Disability Equality Awards

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Recap: Earlier signalling fault causing delays on railway line

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MP launches Christmas card competition for children

A Christmas card design competition has been launched for primary school aged children across Frome and East Somerset. Anna Sabine, MP for the constituency, is encouraging pupils to showcase their artistic talents and come up with creative designs

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Somerset museum to host 'spooky' half-term adventure

A museum is gearing up to provide a 'spooky' half-term adventure for families. Haynes Motor Museum will host a brand-new ‘Track or Treat’ trail during the break from Friday, October 26 to Sunday, November 3. The Halloween-themed journey will

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Little Archie sells more of his toys for charity

The first Wells Jumble Trail was such a huge success that the organiser is planning to do it again next year.  Around 60 jumble stalls were set up around the city by residents, mainly in front of their own homes, and visited by hundreds.  

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Celebrate Halloween at the Somerset Reindeer Ranch

Spooky season has arrived at Somerset Reindeer Ranch, with a host of events this October. The animal park in Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil has a lot on offer for families and friends looking to celebrate Halloween. These include a Vampire Diva Evening

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Discount on early bird ice skating tickets at Clarks Village

Clarks Village is offering a special discount on early bird tickets to its festive ice rink. The Somerset shopping outlet is giving a 15 per cent discount on tickets booked before Sunday, November 3. The 550-square-metre ice rink, made of real

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State-of-the art AI technology unveiled at Ilton glass firm

A new state-of-the-art AI scanner has been unveiled at a Somerset glass company. Topline Glass and Glazing in Ilton, Somerset's largest supplier of sealed units and glass, welcomed Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton

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Siblings reunited at Frome care home

Two siblings have been reunited at a care home in Frome. Ruby and Max, who are originally from Woolley Hole and Wells, have been placed in rooms right next to each other at Catherine House Care Home. They have always been close, attending the

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Minehead flat condemned after being linked to violent and drug related crime

A FLAT in Minehead has had a closure order granted following a police investigation. A flat on Blenheim Road was boarded up with residents evicted following a closure order after it was connected to incidents which include drug dealing and drug

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Shepton Mallet honey firm produces charity exclusive

A Shepton Mallet-based beekeeping collective has produced an exclusive edition of honey for charity. Black Bee Honey, a B Corp certified company, has created a batch of 'flower to jar' honey for Save the Children. The single-source honey, which