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A358 ‘passable with extreme caution’ after reports of flood water
MOTORISTS are urged to use “extreme caution” driving on the A358 at Combe Florey after reports of flood water. Warning signs are being put up on the road, between Bishops Lydeard and Williton, by Somerset Council’s team. Here is an update from
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Fern Britton visiting Somerset to speak on new memoir 'The Older I Get'
BROADCASTING legend and national treasure Fern Britton is visiting the Yeovil Literary Festival to speak on her new book The Older I Get. Fern has been on our screens for over 40 years and has won numerous TV awards as a presenter on Ready Steady
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Taunton Independent Market offering free trading spaces to local businesses
LOCAL businesses can rejoice as the Taunton Independent Market looks to provide free trading space for Somerset businesses. The Taunton Independent Market has been a huge success for Taunton ever since it first started up back in March 2020, bringing
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Taunton's Monkton Elm now stocking Halloween pumpkins
WITH just two weeks to go until Halloween, getting your hands on a pumpkin will be fairly difficult - especially with all the supermarkets selling out before the big day. Taunton's Monkton Elm Garden Centre has just got its first delivery of pumpkins
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Somerset Council to spend £1m upgrading rural sewage plants to unlock new homes
Somerset Council will spend £1m upgrading sewage treatment plants near rural council houses as part of wider measures to unlock new homes. Around 12,000 homes across Somerset remain in limbo as a result of the ongoing phosphates crisis, with the
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See who won an award for their community service in Somerset
Community heroes from across Somerset have been recognised for their unstinting service with a Somerset Council Chair’s Award. The awards were presented by Somerset Council chair, Cllr Mike Best, at a ceremony in Taunton Rugby Football Club attended
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Changes and diversions to bus services as Taunton roads close for carnival
BUS services around Taunton will be affected by some changes due to the road closures in place for the carnival. A series of diversion will be in place on Saturday, October 19. An update from First Bus read: “Taunton Town Centre roads will
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Martin Short picks up the win in Sunday Stableford at Taunton & Pickeridge
Martin Short with 40 points was the winner in the top division of Sunday’s Stableford at Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club, three ahead of second placed Spencer Turnbull with 37. Mike Bird was third with 36 points two ahead of fourth placed Curtis
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'Still many talking points to be discussed with county cricket'
The 2024 domestic cricket season may now be over, but through the winter months, there are still many talking points being discussed by the members and supporters writes Merv Colenutt. One of the biggest talking points I feel at present, is whether
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Yeovil Literary Festival is 'bigger than ever' for 2024 — kicking off this week!
YEOVIL's Literary Festival is kicking off this week, with an impressive lineup of celebrity and local authors visiting the town — including Martin Clunes, Fern Britton, Kate Humble, Simon Armitage, David Walliams, and many more. The festival,
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15,000 shoplifting offences take place in Somerset as levels reach 'all-time high'
THE levels of shoplifting have reached an "all-time high" in the UK, and Avon and Somerset has seen the same drastic rise in offences. Over 15,000 shoplifting offences have taken place in Avon and Somerset over the past year, which is the highest
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Opportunities available for aspiring coaches at Somerset County Cricket Club
Somerset County Cricket Club is excited to announce the launch of this winter’s South West Coaching Programme (SWCP), a free coach development initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of cricket coaches throughout the South West. The SWCP has been
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Taunton Town's FA Cup journey comes to an end at Maidenhead United
Taunton Town’s FA Cup journey has come to an end after suffering a 3-0 defeat at National League Maidenhead United in their fourth qualifying round replay. The Peacocks had shown excellent ability and character to force a replay against their opponents
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Richard Luffman thanks the fans as Taunton bow out of FA Cup
Taunton Town manager Richard Luffman has paid tribute to the fans after his team’s exit from the FA Cup on Tuesday night. The Peacocks were beaten 3-0 at Maidenhead United on Tuesday (October 15) in their FA Cup fourth qualifying round replay but
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South Petherton road closes both ways after delay to roadworks
RECONSTRUCTION work has begun on a road near Taunton as the Somerset Council continue planned works to resurface roads. The road closure is on a stretch of the A303 near South Petherton and Ilminster - with "delays likely". A five-day road
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Ellie Anderson signs for Somerset Women on three-year deal
Somerset County Cricket Club is pleased to be able to announce the signing of the 20-year-old seamer Ellie Anderson on an initial three-year contract. The right-armer joined the Central Sparks Academy in 2021 and was selected by Southern Brave
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Taunton Titans secure big victory over Old Redcliffians
Two of the Titans 18-years old protégé’s scored 6 of the nine tries between them. It was Rocky Prowse who on just three minutes scored the first of his five tries after Old Reds gave away their first of only three penalties in the first half.
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Taunton Town back to league action against Basingstoke Town
Its back to league action for the Peacocks this weekend as they travel to Hampshire to face Basingstoke Town in the Southern League Premier South. The Peacocks have been playing cup matches for three weeks with their last league game being a 3-
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Survey shows majority of parents not deterred by school fines
THE majority of parents say fines for unauthorised absences would not deter them from taking their children out of school for a holiday, writes Eleanor Busby, PA Education Correspondent. Half of parents are opposed to the policy in England where
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Husband joins wife at Taunton-based developers firm
PLUMBING and heating engineer Paul Pethers has joined Taunton-based developers Summerfield working out of the office where his wife Anita has recently marked 40 years of employment with the company. Anita joined the company when it was Stansell
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Dog spends 52 days at Taunton rescue centre waiting for forever home
THE RSPCA has revealed that rescue pets are waiting longer before being adopted - with the wait rising by almost a third over the past five years, with pets at a Taunton rescue centre among those looking for a second chance. Sophie has spent 52
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Somerset man jailed after throwing objects at police during Bristol disorder
A 33-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for 28 months for throwing objects at police officers, and a beer keg at a police vehicle, during August’s disorder in Bristol. Jack Nichols, of Wells, pleaded guilty to violent disorder for his actions on Saturday
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Book to celebrate farming on Exmoor revealed at launch today
A SERIES of photographs and words to highlight farming on Exmoor have been put together in a book that is being launched today (October 16). The Exmoor Hill Farming Network (EHFN) is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, and Exmoor is
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Watchet concert in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity
A band of West Country musicians will come together for a fundraising concert in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity. The event, featuring brand new songs by Somerset singers and songwriters, will take place at Roadwater Village Hall in Watchet on
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Importance of legacy fundraising for St Margaret's Hospice
St Margaret's Hospice has launched a new campaign to help protect hospice care for future generations in Somerset. The campaign, titled Your Gift, Is Our Future, aims to highlight the importance of legacy fundraising—the act of remembering a charity
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Wincanton boy wins sunflower growing competition
A sunflower grown in Wincanton scooped top prize at Otter Garden Centres' annual sunflower-growing competition. The lofty plant grew to an impressive 16ft in height – about nine-tenths the height of a fully grown giraffe. The winner, 10-year-old
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Somerset girl, 12, left 'mute and unable to walk' after routine eye test
A YOUNG Somerset girl was left mute and unable to walk after a routine eye test wasn't what it seemed. Amelie Williams, 12, who lives near Wells in Somerset, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, at age 11, after she had an eye check-up in March
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Nearly half of Somerset homes not connected to gas network
New data reveals nearly half of Somerset homes are not connected to the gas network. Thermly found that 44 per cent of the 238,115 properties in the county are "off gas" and use alternative energy sources for heating and cooking. This amounts
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'Erotic and blood-thirsty' Dracula coming to Taunton Brewhouse
An "erotic, bloodthirsty and not for the faint-hearted" production of Dracula is coming to Taunton Brewhouse this November. Brought to you by the Taunton Thespians, the show will run from November 5 to 9. It is definitely not for under 16-year-olds
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Somerset charity boss named one of UK's best businesswomen
Fiona Mahoney, the chief executive of Somerset charity Reminiscence Learning, has been named as one of the best businesswomen in the UK. She won gold in the UK Charity Champion sector in the Best Businesswomen Awards 2024. The competition seeks