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The Somerset natural phenomena named among the best things to travel for in 2025
A natural phenomenon that occurs in Somerset has been picked out as one of the best things to travel for around the world in 2025. The holiday rental site Vrbo has picked out 10 natural phenomena that travellers will want to see next year, as part
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Somerset based content creator flies with the Top Gun Patriots Jet Team
SOMERSET based entrepreneur, podcaster and content creator - with a focus on aviation and extreme experiences - filmed a mini-documentary with the Patriots Jet Team and the US Military. Louis Skupien, who lives in Barrington and hosts the TALK4
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Decision on new campsite between Taunton and M5 delayed due to phosphates issue
Plans for a new campsite between Taunton and the M5 have been pushed back until a phosphates solution can be agreed upon. Anthony Ormerod, director of Cosy Barn Holidays Ltd., unsuccessfully applied in September 2021 to construct a service building
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Bridge craned into place to complete missing link in Somerset’s Strawberry Line
A 15-METRE bridge has been craned into place completing another missing link in Somerset’s Strawberry Line. In a unique partnership with volunteers, councils, charities and contractors, Somerset Council is working to create a traffic-free path
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Letter: 'Take advantage of learning life-saving skills'
"Dear Editor, "I am delighted to share the success of St John Ambulance’s 2024 Save a Life September campaign, which has just concluded. This year, nearly 320,000 people, more than six times our original target, took the opportunity to engage with
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LETTER: 'Planning permission is vital to my well-being'
"Dear Readers. I am ill and cannot get appropriate medical help which is being blocked by the local planning department who will not support a proposed planning application. "I need change of use from barn to dwelling, not a difficult affair since
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Somerset Council paying almost £4million to struggling families this winter
STRUGGLING Somerset families and residents have been given a boost this winter as Somerset Council prepare to hand out £3.8million to help with increased living costs. The money comes as part of the government's plan to get local councils to provide
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Town gets ready for community event
THE first Wellington Together event is coming soon to “connect the communities”. The event will take place on October 26, from 11am to 3pm at Court Fields School. A spokesperson said: “This fun gathering invites everyone to connect, share experiences
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Taunton shop fined over £2,000 after employee sells vape to underage customer
THE owner of a corner shop has been ordered to pay £2,326 after an employee sold a disposable vape to a customer who was under 18. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Malapati, 38, sole director of Reddysgroup Ltd, which owns and runs Reddy’s News, at Priorswood
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Specialist poultry farm in Taunton refurbishes biomass boiler
A FARM near Taunton has recently refurbished its biomass boiler, thanks to a Cornwall-based firm. Ignition, a Truro-based provider of asset finance, helped Newport Manor Farms, a specialist poultry business that houses 23,000 Oakham broiler chickens
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New homes coming to small village near Shepton Mallet as council loses appeal
Nearly two dozen new homes will be built in a small Somerset village following a ruling by the Planning Inspectorate. The Johnson Land Company (Bristol) Ltd. failed in its attempts to secure permission for 26 homes on Chapelfield in Oakhill, north
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About 90 per cent of human trafficking victims unknown to police, force chiefs say
An estimated 90 per cent of victims of human trafficking and modern slavery in Avon & Somerset are unknown to the police, force chiefs say. Chief constable Sarah Crew said the crimes were difficult to spot because the people being exploited were
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Asda Christmas delivery slots open today - how to book yours
Asda shoppers can book their Christmas delivery slots from today. With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda has announced Asda Delivery Pass shoppers can now pre-book their festive food deliveries. All other Asda customers will be able
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Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible
As many as 760,000 may be missing out on a benefit worth up to £3,900 a year, while also missing out on becoming eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that last year, 760,000 families who
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Yellow weather warning for whole of South West issued
MUCH of the South West is set to be drenched both this evening and tomorrow as a yellow weather warning has been released for the whole of the South West. Forecasted by the UK's Met Office, a two-day yellow weather warning has been put in place
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Taunton Carnival: Everything you need to know
CARNIVAL season has started in Somerset and up next is Taunton Carnival, the final carnival on the South Somerset circuit. Starting this Saturday (October 19), the carnival will start in Tangier and finish at the bottom of East Reach. This year's
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Peacocks face home tie with League One opposition if they defeat Maidenhead tonight
If Taunton Town complete the giant killing and defeat National League Maidenhead United tonight (Tuesday, October 15) they will face League One Crawley Town at home. The Peacocks held the team from two leagues above to a 1-1 draw at the Cygnet
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Rachel Gilmour MP says local transport improvement is a 'top priority'
MP RACHEL Gilmour has marked her hundredth day in office by placing local transport infrastructure in Tiverton and Minehead at the top of the priority list. In July, Liberal Democrat MP hopeful Rachel Gilmour pledged to campaign to tackle the cost
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Competition winners crowned at Oake Manor Golf Club
Alan Samuel was the runaway winner of the Saturday Medal Competition at Oake Manor Golf Club. He scored a nett 62, seven shots clear of second-placed Keith Phillips on nett 69, with James Thomas third in Division Two, also with nett 69. Neil
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Wellington Ladies lose out in nine-goal thriller
Wellington Ladies were on the wrong side of a nine-goal thriller against Pen Mill. They were unlucky not to win, or at least draw, in the 4-5 defeat at the Playing Field on Sunday, October 13. The first half ended 2-2, with Natasha Hole scoring
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Minehead Ladies play out hard-fought draw with Exeter
Minehead Ladies hosted Exeter 4s in a challenging and well-contested match. The first half saw Minehead, initially sluggish, outplayed by visitors. However, they almost scored after breaking through the midfield press, earning a short corner
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Cast for Christmas musical Pinocchio at Taunton Brewhouse
The cast of the Christmas musical, Pinocchio, at Taunton Brewhouse has been announced. The show, which starts on December 4, is a fresh adaptation of the beloved tale written and directed by Emma Williams. The main cast consists of professional
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New book brings Dunster Dragon legend back to life
A new book is set to bring Somerset's ancient Dunster Dragon legend back to life. Tale of the Dunster Dragon, written by storyteller and poet Alexandra Simson, features illustrations by Andrew Prescott. The book, a blend of story and poem,
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Somerset Council say complaints 'tripled' claim is wrong
REPORTS about the number of complaints made to Somerset Council in 2023/24 having 'tripled' since the previous year are wrong, say the local authority. In an internal email to Somerset councillors, Clare Rendell, Democratic Services Specialist
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Debut delight as Wellington cruise to second round
Wellington AFC had new signing Charlie Wilson to thank as they cruised into the second round of the Premier Cup. They hosted Middlezoy Rovers at the Playing Field on Wednesday, October 9. Wilson, who recently played for Axminster Town, made
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Puriton schoolboy wins back-to-back Speedway Championships
A 12-year-old from Puriton retained his British Speedway Championship 125cc trophy. Oliver Bovingdon secured his title at the end of the 2024 season in Glasgow. The Chilton Trinity School student has been competing across the UK and internationally
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Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express
In a world of information overload, charities are finding creative ways of expanding their reach and attracting more supporters. Visuals play a powerful role in captivating audiences and inspiring them to get involved. Now, charities and non-profit