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Frome man, 34, arrested after failing to attend court
POLICE thanked the public after arresting a 34-year-old Frome man who was wanted for failing to attend court. The force was "assisted" by information provided by the public after putting out an appeal to find Matthew Grist, who has links to Frome
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Somerset born Lando Norris ready for 'stressful end' to the season
LANDO Norris admits he is braced for a "stressful and nervous" end to the season as he bids to dethrone Max Verstappen as world champion. Born in Glastonbury, the Somerset superstar heads into this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin 52
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Elsa or Spready Mercury? Now is your chance to name two new winter gritters
A PUBLIC vote is now open giving everyone the chance to help name two new brand gritters which will keep Somerset’s roads safe this winter. Somerset Council is working with new highways contractor Kier to help make the roads safer this winter.
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Car crash near Wellington forces road closure
A CRASH has occurred near Wellington forcing a road closure that is near the A38. The incident is on Wrangcombe Road, where a road closure has been put in both ways between Brimstone Lane and Higher Woodford Lane. There are currently delays
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Police launch witness appeal after sexual assault in Nether Stowey
POLICE have launched an appeal after a sexual assault incident in Nether Stowey that happened at the weekend. A woman described to be 'in her 40s', was walking down a footpath near Lime Street when she was approached by a man in the early hours
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East Somerset flood alert has been issued - see if you are affected
A FLOOD alert for East Somerset rivers has been issued at 4.35pm today (Friday, October 18) saying "flooding is possible, be prepared." The flood alert area includes rivers Brue, Sheppey, Glastonbury Millstream and North and South Drains: Find
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Somerset pub to sponsor race in memory of former jockey who was a local
A POPULAR Somerset pub has announced they will be sponsoring a horse in honour of a former jockey who was a local for many years. The Alhampton Inn, near Shepton Mallet, is a pub built on community values after nearly being sold off a few years
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St John’s School Wellington celebrates student leaders for Harvest Festival
A VERY special commissioning took place yesterday (Thursday, October 17) at St John’s Church, Wellington. Following the success from previous years, St John’s Church of England Primary school celebrated their Pupil Chaplains during their Harvest
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Work to turn ex-NHS conference centre into Taunton assisted living facility can begin
Work to transform a former NHS conference centre into an assisted living facility can finally begin after additional plans were approved. The Affordable Housing and Healthcare Group (AHH) was granted outline permission in 2018 to redevelop two
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Tesco partners with Forestry England to transform woodland landscape in Somerset
TESCO and Forestry England have today (October 18) launched a new partnership which will see the retailer contribute towards restoring nature across the landscape in Neroche, Somerset. The partnership will aim to increase the diversity and abundance
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RECAP Schoolboy sentenced following 'brutal' hammer attack at Blundells
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Bus users group launches campaign to reinstate service between two Somerset towns
A BUS user group is campaigning to reinstate a service to connect two Somerset towns. Campaigners launched a petition asking for a new service between Wiveliscombe and Wellington that could also connect the villages that lie between the towns.
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'Inspirational' teacher completes PhD and joins London Philharmonic Orchestra
A TEACHER at Taunton School has completed a PhD and joined the prestigious London Philharmonic Orchestra. Zachary Reading, Co-ordinator of Vocal & Instrumental Studies at Taunton School, has recently completed a PhD at Bangor University, earning
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RECAP: M5 dealing with 'severe delays' to traffic near Wellington
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RECAP: Castle Cary to Taunton railway line closed after 'track defect'
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Seamstress who worked at hospital since 1993 celebrates 80th birthday
A SEAMSTRESS who works at a Somerset hospital has recently celebrated her 80th birthday. Helen McDermaid has been working in the seamstress role, mending uniform and other materials at Williton Hospital, since 1993. Before her time at the hospital
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'Shocking and concerning' figures reveal rise in violent youth crime in Somerset
FIGURES hit a three-year high with violent offences making up 55 per cent of all crime involving children and teens in Avon & Somerset. A new investigation has revealed that more than half of all youth crime in the Avon & Somerset policing area
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Dead tree in Taunton park to be removed for public safety
A DEAD tree will be removed from a Taunton park for public safety. Taunton Town Council said the mature tree in French Weir Park was confirmed dead after an inspection. A spokesperson for the council said that while the tree will be removed
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MP calls for debate on mental health in farming communities
An MP has called for a debate on mental health in farming communities as she said challenges in the industry are contributing to mental health problems. Aphra Brandreth, Conservative MP for Cheshire South and Eddisbury, paid tribute to Paul Reeves
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'Elvis' to perform at Taunton Carnival afterparty in Taunton pub
A TAUNTON pub is offering entertainment after the Taunton Carnival finishes, with "The King of Rock and Roll" set to perform live. The Racehorse Inn, Taunton, has hosted dozens of live music acts before but the owners say that this act is one that
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New figures reveal South West one of the worst for driving test wait times
New figures show the average time new drivers have to wait for a driving test in the South West. New statistics from the Taxpayers Alliance show people learning to drive have to wait an average of four weeks in the UK for a driving test. In
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Month to go to enter 20th edition of Somerset Business Awards
THE Somerset Business Awards 2025 celebrate their 20th anniversary, and companies, charities and organisations have just over a month left to take part. Organised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, the awards honour the very best of the county’s
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Comedian Omid Djalili announces two shows in Somerset
Omid Djalili has announced two shows in Somerset as part of his new world tour. The comedian will bring his brand-new show, Namaste, to Taunton's Brewhouse on January 24, 2025, and will perform at Yeovil's Westlands Entertainment Venue on February
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Dog-friendly open day at new Cheddar housing development
A dog-friendly open day was hosted at a new housing development in Cheddar. Taylor Wimpey Bristol welcomed a group of canine visitors to Oak Park. The homebuilder partnered with Rushton Dog Rescue to organise the event. Residents and prospective
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Adobe Express: Revolutionising CV creation with free templates
The job market today is arguably at its worst in recent times. There are so many job seekers, yet very few jobs! A distinctive CV, therefore, makes all the difference, as it is often the first point of contact with candidates. Adobe Express
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Somerset pub ranked 'The Best in the South West' at Food Lifestyle Awards
RANKED higher than all the rest, one Somerset pub has been highlighted as the best pub in the South West by Food Lifestyle magazine. Food Lifestyle is a quarterly magazine that highlights the best places to eat, stay, shop, and visit in the South
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Taunton CEO recognised as One to Watch in coveted programme
A CEO at a Taunton-based firm has been recognised as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024. Adam Sharpe, CEO of Cardstream, was named by the programme, which is in its seventh year and in partnership with The Times