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Shepton Mallet Dobbies will give free Christmas trees to the Somerset community
DOBBIES Shepton Mallet is calling on nurseries and schools to get in touch to request a free Christmas 'communitree'. As part of Dobbies Community Christmas Trees, in partnership with sustainable tree grower Needlefresh, Dobbies is giving back
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Nathan Slate on his new creative venture SL-ATE in Bridgwater
‘We’re letting the space become what it wants and evolve,’ says artist, designer and advocate of the ‘slow living revolution’ Nathan Slate of his new creative venture SL-ATE in Bridgwater. Concept store is a perhaps limiting misnomer, SL-ATE fuses
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‘We’ve heard nothing’: Somerset Council Leader sceptical of devolution deal
THE Leader of Somerset Council has expressed his scepticism towards a proposed devolution deal with Dorset and Wiltshire Councils, citing a lack of communication from government. The proposed ‘Heart of Wessex’ devolution deal would see all three
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JT Langridge signs first professional contract with Somerset
JT Langridge has signed his first professional contract with Somerset County Cricket Club. The 18-year-old, who has been a part of the Somerset Pathway since joining the Under 10s, has agreed to a deal which will see him join the professional staff
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Flood alert roundup: Check if you are affected this weekend in Somerset
MORE than 200 flood alerts and warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency across the country, including several across Somerset. In most instances, updates are scheduled for 2pm this afternoon. This roundup page will be updated thereafter
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INTERVIEW: Business man Howard on writing his autobiography
BUNKING off primary school to go out to work and being chased by police across allotments while dressed as a rabbit. They are just some of the memories businessman Howard Millington recalls while writing his autobiography. If you think them
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Striking contemporary property on a large plot on the edge of Thornfalcon
This striking contemporary property, an eco-home, occupies a private and peaceful setting on a plot of just over 16 acres on the edge of Thornfalcon, close to Taunton. The property, Canal Farm, is so named because it is located on the route of
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'Young people are taking the lead on protecting blue spaces'
From the wetlands of the Somerset Levels and Moors to the brilliant 52 miles of Coastline from Brean Down to Porlock Weir, without forgetting the various rivers running through the county, Somerset boasts a rich diversity of waterways. But in the
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What will happen to the padlocks on a soon-to-be removed Taunton footbridge?
I DOUBT planners who voted to remove a bridge across the River Tone in Taunton were ever asked: “What’s love got to do with it?” And if the question made famous by Tina Turner's song had been considered, their answer would probably have been: “
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Athlete completes own Iron Man challenge after missing alarm
TEN YEARS have passed since an endurance athlete recreated his own Iron Man challenge on the Somerset Levels after he slept through his alarm on the morning of a big race. Jody George lost two stone training for Challenge Weymouth, an Iron Man
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When Hestercombe Gardens installed electric vehicle charging
13 YEARS AGO this week, Hestercombe Gardens became one of the first businesses in the region to install an electric vehicle charging post. Located in the attraction's car park, the charging post allows visitors to power up their electric cars or
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Somerset residents urged to give views to shape the future of Taunton waterways
SOMERSET Council is asking for community opinion to shape the future of Taunton’s cherished waterways. The Taunton Waterways Strategy and Guidance is now open for a six-week consultation and the council is inviting the public to share their opinions
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Anna Sabine MP backs landmark bill to meet climate targets
Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, has backed a new bill that helps the UK meet international climate and nature targets. The Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill, if passed, would update the UK's climate and environmental legislation. It
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Morlands and Baily's Heritage Café opens in Glastonbury
The Morlands and Baily's Heritage Café in Glastonbury has officially opened its doors. Visitors were welcomed for the first time at the end of September. It is a central part of a local industrial heritage project at the Red Brick Building.
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REVIEW: Trying a new unlimited buffet in Taunton
FANCY some food? Where better to go than to a Somerset buffet ideally named 'Somerset Buffet'? I decided to try out the new restaurant to see how it compared to other popular buffet restaurants in Taunton. My eyes lit up when I heard there
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'Bad boy of poetry' to perform three shows in Somerset
The self-proclaimed "bad boy of poetry" is back in Somerset with three highly anticipated shows. Luke Wright will first perform at the Crooked Swan in Crewkerne on November 22, before visiting Langport Town Hall on November 23, and ending at Chard
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New Generation X music festival coming to Shepton Mallet
WestWorldFest, a new independent music festival, is coming to Shepton Mallet in 2025. The festival, celebrating the UK's ska, rock, and classic alternative acts from the '80s and '90s, is set to run from May 2 to May 4 at The Bath & West Showground
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Gideon Amos tells emotional story of 'losing a friend'
Gideon Amos told an emotional story of the death of a constituent "who was more of a friend." The MP for Taunton and Wellington spoke during the second reading of the Renters' Rights Bill in Parliament on Wednesday. The bill seeks to provide
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Brand growth agency celebrates B Corp status
A Somerset-based brand growth agency has received B Corporation (B Corp) certification. Teapot Creative Ltd, which specialises in design, web development, and marketing, announced it received it back in August. The certification is a significant
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How a former chef and meditation teacher changed course to make an award-winning gin
FROM cheffing to Buddhism and running meditation courses to distilling gin, Becky Wright has turned over plenty of new leaves in her time. Born in Bath, her family moved to Allerford, where she enjoyed an idyllic childhood while her parents ran