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Police on overtime spent more 4,000 extra hours patrolling crime hotspots
Police spent more than 4,000 extra hours patrolling crime hotspots in Avon & Somerset, making 62 arrests and seizing nine weapons in the last six months, the force’s top officer said. Chief Constable Sarah Crew said officers and PCSOs worked overtime
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Flexible plastics to be recycled from 25,000 further Somerset homes as trial extended
An extra 25,000 households in Somerset will be able to recycle flexible plastics at the kerbside as a trial is extended. Flexible plastics – which also includes bread bags, cheese wrappers and salad bags – are currently some of the hardest items
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‘Don’t grow old in a chair’: Taunton friends inspire people with fitness regime
TWO friends from Taunton are inspiring other people with their fitness regime at a town leisure centre. 71-year-old Malvina Talbot and 70-year-old Sue Rex are former colleagues but reignited their friendship after bumping into each other at Blackbrook
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Rare Roman coin discovered in Somerset expected to fetch up to £8,000 at auction
AN EXTREMELY rare silver denarius of the Roman Emperor Carausius is expected to fetch up to £8,000 when it is sold at auction, PA reporter Rod Minchin writes. The coin was discovered in June by Mike Clark, 73, in a field in South Brewham in Somerset
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More than £3,500 raised at Taunton Carnival 2024 as Chairman thanks volunteers
There was an electric atmosphere in Taunton on Saturday, October 19, for the return of Taunton Carnival 2024. More than £3,500 has been raised so far. The illuminated procession began on Tangier Way with a delayed start of 7.30pm. The reason for
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Lando Norris felt stewards rushed decision to penalise him as US Grand Prix
Lando Norris accused Formula One’s stewards of rushing their controversial decision to penalise him in his duel with Max Verstappen – a verdict the British driver called a “momentum killer” in his bid to win a maiden world crown. Norris, who grew
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Somerset sustainability experts suggest ways to reuse your 2024 Halloween pumpkin
WITH Halloween comes the timeless tradition of pumpkin picking but did you know your pumpkin can have a second life beyond the spooky season this year and every year? Despite this, nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of UK households are still putting
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New book to cover 150 years of Somerset County Cricket Club history
Somerset County Cricket Club was first formed back in August 1875 following a cricket match at Sidmouth CC between the Gentlemen of Devon and the Gentlemen of Somerset, which means that next year the club will celebrate its 150th year or sesquicentennial
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Police want to speak to this man after theft of an electric bike in Taunton
Avon and Somerset Police officers investigating the theft of an electric bike in Taunton last month have released a CCTV image. The bike was stolen from outside The Perkin Warbeck in East Street at approximately 10am on Monday September 23. The
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How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for 350 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means the
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are
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Driver detected at 60mph in 30mph zone on A371
POLICE record over 109 speed offences on the A371, including a driver detected at 60mph in a 30mph zone. Officers said they detected a driver passing over a 30mph painted road roundel at 60mph in Castle Cary. In a check that lasted an hour,
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New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car
New drivers aged under 21 should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age in their cars for six months after passing their test, the AA has claimed. The motoring organisation said it also wants those motorists to be handed six penalty
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Flooding sees 'emergency road closures' on Somerset Levels
9:08am Emergency road closure gates remain shut Cutts Road (East Lyng to Athelney): CLOSED New Road (West Lyng to
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Listed: All the schools in Taunton rated 'Good' by Ofsted this year
Four schools in Taunton have had successful Ofsted reports in 2024, according to the governing body's website. The list is from January 1 2024, to Monday October 21, no schools in Taunton have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted this year, but four
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Exemplary Educators: Meet the Headteachers leading the way
Somerset is proud to be home to many excellent schools with educators who truly care about their students. These fantastic four institutes embody those principles, and their staff explain just how much their high standards and brilliant records mean