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Frome's UK Kebab shop faces £5,000 bill for disposing waste around town
THE OWNER of a Frome kebab shop faces a £5,000 bill after pleading guilty to improperly disposing of the takeaway's waste. Eyub Saliev, 44, trading as UK Kebab at 7 Bath Street, pleaded guilty to throwing the shop's rubbish into public waste litter
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Police appeal for help to find missing 28-year-old Liam from Taunton
POLICE are appealing for help to find 28-year-old Liam who has gone missing from Taunton. Liam has been missing from Taunton since 6:30pm on Monday, October 7. He was later sighted in Plymouth on Wednesday, October 9. He is described as white
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Australian seamer returning to Somerset for the 2025 Vitality Blast
Riley Meredith is set to return to Somerset for the 2025 Vitality Blast. The 28-year-old impressed during his spell with the Club this summer and was a key element of Somerset’s run to Finals Day at Edgbaston, taking 14 wickets at an average of
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Lorry carrying livestock crashes on M5 causing 'major build-up' near Taunton
A SERIOUS crash on the M5 has impacted traffic today (October 14), with vehicles queueing up to delays totalling around 124 minutes. A lorry was reported to have overturned near Taunton on the M5 northbound between J25 A358 (Taunton) and J24 A38
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Final phase of gas network works in Taunton due to start this month
THE final phase of a project to upgrade part of the gas network in Taunton is due to start this month. Wales & West Utilities will shortly begin works on the gas network in the Trull Road area of Taunton on October 26. The work is essential
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RECAP: M5 dealing with 'serious delays' after crash near Taunton
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Revised plans for 100 new homes and cemetery extension in Wells
Up to 100 new homes could soon be built on the edge of Wells if revised plans are approved. Gladman Developments applied in June 2019 to construct the new homes south of the B3139 Elm Close, close to the city’s existing cemetery. Mendip District
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Man caught shoplifting while under a community order
MAGISTRATES heard that a Shepton Mallet man had not learned his lesson when he was caught shoplifting again while already under a community order imposed for theft. Kalup Matthew Smith went to two separate supermarkets on different days and was
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Woman who lashed out at police ordered to appear in court
A FROME woman who lashed out at the police while being arrested for an unrelated matter has been ordered to attend court on November 2 to the sentenced. Elizabeth Parsons caught the hand of one of the victims between the door of a van, fracturing
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Town council announces councillor’s resignation
A TAUNTON Town Councillor has resigned next week. Simon Clarke, who was councillor for Lyngford, tendered his resignation last week. A spokesperson for Taunton Town Council said: “Last week Simon Clarke, Councillor for Lyngford, tendered his
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Drunken man who caused damage to ex-partner's address to be sentenced
A MAN who was drunk when he returned to his ex-partner’s address and caused damage to her property in Langport is to be sentenced next month. The victim returned to her home when she saw Tristan Hopkins’ car parked outside so she went to a friend
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Man arrested after Glastonbury 'affray with blunt object' left three injured
A 39-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested following an altercation in Glastonbury that left one man with a "potentially serious" head injury and two others injured. The incident happened just before 5.30pm on Sunday, October 13, at Beckery Old Road.
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Curry Rivel venue announced as Regional Finalist in Wedding Industry Awards 2025
OLD Oak Farm, a Curry Rivel wedding venue located near Langport, has been announced as a Regional Finalist in the Wedding Venue category at The Wedding Industry Awards 2025 . Rebecca Jones venue owner, said: "I am excited for the Regional finals
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Police searching for missing man who has links to Somerset
POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing man who has links to Bath and Frome. Joshua, 28, was last seen on Friday, October 4 in Warminster - but was only reported missing on Thursday (10 October). People are being urged not to approach
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Somerset Council turns vacant building into 'first dedicated art studio facility'
A Somerset charity has been granted use of a vacant office block building, owned by Somerset Council, to turn into Shepton Mallet’s "first dedicated artist studio facility". This includes offering 24/7 studios to artists for only £1 per square
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Gardener was checking his tools when caught for drug-driving offence
A LANGPORT gardener who jumped into his car to check on his tools after hearing thieves were in the area was then caught drug-driving by police. Darren Atkins had been smoking cannabis when he drove to Somerton and was pulled over by police for
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Council ‘actively considering replacement’ of town centre footbridge
TAUNTON Town Council confirmed they are “actively considering a replacement” for a footbridge that closed nearly two years ago after the structure was deemed unsafe. The council are inviting residents to a drop-in event that will take place later
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Gavin and Stacey star addresses the Smithy and Nessa wedding rumours
One of the stars of the hit TV show Gavin And Stacey has addressed whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison Steadman, who plays Gavin’s mother, Pam, said she has been sworn to secrecy. There has been speculation
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Royal Mint reveals it will hide 1 gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar
The Royal Mint has announced The Snowman will be depicted on a 50p coin and a gold version will be hidden inside one of its advent calendars for a lucky customer to find on Christmas Eve. To further celebrate the launch of The Snowman 2024 collectable
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Government urges public to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record
The government is urging everyone to prepare for floods following the wettest 18 months on record. The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’. This
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Former civil engineer among death notices and funeral announcements from the Gazette
The Somerset County Gazette published 12 death notices last week. Every week, the Somerset County Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print,
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Three legged dog crowned new 'CEO' at Clarks Village
THERE'S a new 'CEO' at Clarks Village after a three-legged dog has been crowned top dog at a Pawsome Pooch event in Clarks Village. Dudley, a Hungarian Vizsla, has shown resilience in the face of adversity after winning a competition to be crowned
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Staff reunion for former and current Relyon employees in Wellington
A DATE has been set for the next staff reunion of former and current Relyon employees, the Wellington mattress manufacturer and bedding firm. The third annual reunion will take place at Wellington Football Club on Friday, November 29, from 2pm.
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'We're very busy': New unlimited Somerset Buffet opens in Taunton
A NEW unlimited buffet has opened in Somerset this month with the owners offering a variety of cuisines to the restaurant. The new restaurant's owners have been "very busy", especially after revealing that certain menu items in the unlimited buffet
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RNLI charity box stolen in burglary at Minehead sports club
TWO BALACLAVA-clad burglars broke into Minehead Barbarians Rugby Football Club last week, stealing an orange boat-shaped RNLI charity collection box. Two men wearing all-black burgled the sports club in Ellicombe Lane at around 6.15am on Tuesday
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Taunton garden centre gets fresh stock of Jellycats
A POPULAR soft toy brand has been delivered to the Monkton Elm Garden Centre just in time for Christmas. Jellycat is a British company that makes soft toys, home decor, and other accessories. The brand is known for its high-quality, plush toys
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Nurse helping people with drugs and alcohol dependencies retires after 52 years
A NURSE dedicated to helping people with drug and alcohol dependencies has come to an end as she retired from her role at Yeovil Hospital. Dawn Wintle has been the substance misuse lead nurse at Yeovil Hospital since the mid-2000s, and her career