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We tried England's 'Fish and Chip Shop of the Year' in Glastonbury

I RECENTLY had the pleasure of dining at Knight’s Fish Restaurant in Glastonbury, a charming establishment that seamlessly merges history with an exceptional culinary experience. Established in 1909, Knight’s has been a cornerstone of the community

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Students set new world record for most meals prepared in 24 hours

OVER 100 Wellington School students, staff and families joined forces with caterers Thomas Franks to undertake 'The Big Cook Challenge’ - and have officially set a new Guinness World Records title for the most ready-made meals prepared in 24 hours.

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Deborah Meaden in Strictly Come Dancing tribute show for Robin Windsor

SOMERSET'S Deborah Meaden is among a selection of Strictly Come Dancing celebrities performing at a one-off tribute show to dancer Robin Windsor, who died earlier this year at the age of 44. The evening will be hosted by his former celebrity partner

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West Somerset Railway financially 'strongest it has been for a decade'

WEST Somerset Railway has paid off "the last piece of the puzzle" freeing itself from a costly locomotive hire contract to secure its long-term future, its chairman said. The heritage railway based in Minehead recently published its full accounts

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Police tackle shoplifting in Somerset as cases rise locally and nationally

Last week, Avon and Somerset Police helped tackle shoplifting in Somerset shops, with a dedicated week of action. In one case, the team flagged an issue at a Taunton store over the summer. The store improved its security measures and officers focused

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Plans sought in Shepton Mallet to turn a dog walking field into a car park

A SECURE Dog walking field in Shepton Mallet could be closed, and converted into a car park, if plans are approved. Document 2024/0627/FUL relates to Church Farm in Church Lane Stratton On The Fosse in Shepton Mallet. The plans are to change

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Primary School could demolish and refurbish 'end of life' classrooms

Stawley Primary School in Wellington wants to demolish and rebuild three of its classrooms, which have been considered 'end of life.' Document 35/24/0005 seeks permission to demolish the current building a build a new 'single-storey, two-classroom

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RECAP: A303 crash partially blocks road with traffic heavy at this time

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Public drop-in as works on Taunton Hurdle Way set to start

SOMERSET Council is hosting a drop-in event for members of the public to find out more about upcoming works to replace ageing traffic signals and upgrade crossings on Hurdle Way. Both sets of traffic lights on the Hurdle Way/Mansfield Road and

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Taunton bar hosting the 'biggest and best' party in town

A POPULAR bar in Taunton is offering the "biggest and best" party this weekend ahead of Halloween celebrations. Mambos Bar in Taunton is hosting a "Haunting of Mill Lane" event this Saturday (October 26), with everyone welcome. Admission into

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Foam fills Vivary Park’s fountain in Taunton

WHITE foam has entirely filled the fountain at Vivary Park in Taunton.  The fountain’s entire lower basin was filled with large volumes of foam, on Thursday, October 24. Strong winds have blown segments of foam across the park, much to the enjoyment

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Somerset NHS employee uses annual leave to provide ‘vital treatment’ in Cambodia

SOMERSET NHS Foundation Trust consultant ophthalmologist Mr Indy Sian used his annual leave to improve the healthcare of those most at need in rural Cambodia. As part of a team of eye doctors and support workers, who this year visited some of the

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Taunton Brewhouse working to secure theatre's future after cuts

TAUNTON Brewhouse has addressed concerns regarding its future after Somerset Council's budget revealed it would cut all funding to the venue by April 2025. As part of its annual budget approved in February, the council agreed to phase out its annual

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The Canal Inn's 'outstanding' all-day Sunday lunch on Somerset Levels

WRANTAGE'S The Canal Inn is a "treasure" on the Somerset Levels, and now diners can enjoy its "unbeatable" Sunday lunch all day long. The independent bar and restaurant has extended its Sunday serving hours, with food available from 12pm to 7.30pm

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New owners of Allerford Inn reveal how they're getting on

A RURAL pub near Taunton got new owners last month after over 10 years of previous ownership. Officially a family-run establishment, the Allerford Inn was taken over by Shane and Abi Fisher in September this year. In a statement posted via

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Town’s Independent Quarter raises funds for two more murals

TAUNTON Independent Quarter is leading a community fund project to add two more murals that will “add more art, colour, and interest” to the area. The first of three artworks, on the side of My Carbon Coach on Lower Middle Street, was completed

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MP calls for ‘urgent investment’ as heavy rain causes leaks at Musgrove Hospital

THE recent heavy rain has caused water leaks in the corridors of Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, the Somerset NHS Trust has confirmed. The trust said “it has become increasingly difficult to maintain” the older buildings part of the estate,

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'Have you clocked the up coming change in out time pieces?'

SPOILER alert - there’s a Coldplay connection to what’s happening to us all on Sunday. Think Clocks, one of the bands popular songs. In case it’s passed you by, here’s a reminder that the clocks change this weekend. There’s bound to be the

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'Community pride is hard won and easily lost'

Here I am, moaning again – I think it’s an age thing. Or maybe I just take a pride in my home county and I hate seeing it being visually degraded the way it is. Everywhere I look there are weeds growing on roadsides, unkempt roundabouts, and

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Somerset officer barred from policing after sending ‘grossly offensive messages’

A FORMER police officer who shared and failed to challenge highly offensive and discriminatory WhatsApp messages has been barred from policing and other law enforcement agencies following a misconduct hearing. Benjamin Kirk joined Avon and Somerset

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LETTER: 'Stay vigilant of animals on the road this winter'

Dear editor, As the days draw in and the clocks go back, the darker evenings create more hazards on our roads for animals. Sadly, more animals are hit by cars during the winter months, so we’re asking drivers to be cautious when they’re out

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Martock Rovers FC receives huge boost from new sports fund

Martock Rovers FC has been given a huge boost thanks to a new sports fund. The £100,000 Gigaclear Rural Sports Club Fund, backed by former England cricketer Darren Gough, aims to support rural clubs. Martock Rovers FC, formed in 2004, is one

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Somerset pubs offering limited-edition glasses for this year’s Poppy Appeal

A SELECTION of pubs around the UK will serve drinks in limited-edition commemorative glasses for this year’s Poppy Appeal, including Somerset pubs, is your favourite pub getting involved? In a nod to the Brits who have taken pub glasses home with

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Taunton hospice gardens spruced up by National Grid staff

The gardens around St Margaret's Hospice in Taunton have had a post-summer spruce-up. It was carefully tended to by a team of volunteers from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED). Eight staff members from the company left their electrical

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LETTER: 'Frustrated with the failure of all politicians'

I write in frustration again at the failure of all politicians, local, regional and national to have a real grasp at what is happening to our planet. Alan Debenham seems to have become a columnist in his own right. Why? I wish he wasn't

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LETTER: 'Capitalism can't effectively sustain life on Earth'

If there’s a will and a plan, there’s a way: poverty, racism and climate change are political choices and don’t have to exist. The present capitalist pandemic cannot effectively sustain life on earth. It can only function through oppression

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Wellington win again to progress in the Les Phillips Cup

Wellington AFC made it four wins on the trot as they progressed in the Jewson Western League’s Les Phillips Cup in Dorset last night (Tuesday). With his injury crisis easing, manager Richard Cherry’s line-up for the tie included returns for experienced