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'Traffic jam doughnuts': Taunton business comes to the rescue after M5 crash

A TAUNTON business came forward to help those dealing with the backlog effects of the serious crash on the M5 near Weston yesterday. People were queuing up for hours in their vehicles yesterday, with many unhappy with the long delays to their journeys

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RECAP: Crash on A367 blocks traffic both ways near Shepton Mallet

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RECAP - Taunton Titans v Cinderford

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Tom Abell to be special guest at Harry Burden lunch

Somerset CCC’s Tom Abell will be the special guest at this year’s Harry Burden Memorial Luncheon when he will participate in a Q&A session.  This year’s luncheon will be held on Thursday 21st November, two weeks earlier than usual, in the Long

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Police trying to find man last seen in Musgrove Park Hospital

SOMERSET Police are searching for a man who was last spotted this morning in a hospital in Taunton. A search has been launched for 42-year-old Gareth, who was last captured on CCTV in Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital this morning around 7am.

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Somerset pair named in U19s training squad

Somerset’s Archie Vaughan and Thomas Rew have been named in the 18-player squad which has been selected for an England Men U19s training camp in South Africa. The squad will train in Stellenbosch from November 25th to December 16th as preparation

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Taunton owner's gold necklace sells for five times estimate

TEN years ago this week, one fortunate Taunton local was surprised to see their amethyst necklace and earrings go for five times the estimate at auction. "Feverish bidding" broke out at auction when the Victorian amethyst gold set Riviere necklace

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New development between Yeovil and A303 won't provide any affordable homes

A new housing development planned between Yeovil and the A303 will not include any affordable homes following a decision by Somerset Council. Abbey Manor Homes Ltd. secured outline planning permission back in October 2017 (following a successful

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Gideon Amos floats idea of 'pub surgeries' for constituents

GIDEON Amos is floating ideas around about how he can better communicate with residents who live in Taunton and Wellington. The Lib Dem MP, who became the new MP for Taunton and Wellington this year in July, is hoping for “a new era of optimism

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New jobs could be created near A303 in Somerset as business units approved

New jobs could soon be created near A303 in Somerset after plans for new employment units were approved by local councillors. Anthony Canvin applied in June 2022 to build up to 34 light industrial units off the A359 High Street in Sparkford, intended

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When the clocks go back tomorrow for everyone in the UK

IT'S getting to that time again when everyone needs to pick up their clock and change the time on it as we enter Winter. On the last Sunday of October, which is tomorrow (October 27), clocks across the UK will be going back an hour - but why does

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Upgrade of two crucial Taunton town centre junctions could begin within weeks

The upgrade of two crucial junctions in Taunton town centre could begin within a matter of weeks – with the public being urged to give their views on the proposals. Somerset Council has been carrying out a rolling programme of upgrading traffic

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Somerset police want community to keep safe this halloween

PEOPLE in Somerset are being urged to "keep safe" this month as the police in Somerset look to keep vulnerable people safe this Halloween. There are lots of things you can do to help your neighbours feel safe, this includes:  Start by just

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Revised proposals published for 200 homes near Somerset railway station

Revised proposals for 200 new homes near one of Somerset’s busiest railway stations have been teased to the public. Wyke Farms and Hopkins Development put forward outline plans to develop land on the A371 Ansford Hill in Castle Cary – one of the

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Taunton shop's 180-year history revealed by renovations

TEN years ago our report revealing a long-hidden sign for 'Kingsbury’s Stores' in a shop being renovated in Taunton sparked interest among readers. Builders working on No.2 St James Street surprised passersby when they uncovered a sign for a shop

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A picture postcard property dating back to 1611 in Staple Fitzpaine

This impressive Grade II listed period property occupies a generous plot of 3.41 acres near the pretty village of Staple Fitzpaine which is surrounded by beautiful countryside and just five miles south of Taunton town centre. The picture postcard

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18 Somerset eateries received their scores on the doors this week

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The York Inn, a pub, bar or nightclub at Honiton Road, Taunton was handed a three-out-of-five rating after assessment on September

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Camera Club member 'reflecting' on their photography skills

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been capturing the beauty of the county in the reflections they leave. This week's challenge for members of the club was to use 'reflections' as their inspiration and they have delivered. The collection

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Community farm launches Crowdfunder to help grow innovative food project

A COMMUNITY farm project has launched a Crowdfunder to raise money to support the work they do.  Wellington Community Food, a not-for-profit community benefit society in West Somerset, provides community vegetable boxes in a bid to provide the

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Art and photography competition in Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet's artists and photographers are invited to capture the town's essence for a new competition, with prizes for winners. Organised by Shepton Mallet Art and Culture (SMart), the Shepton Mallet Vignettes competition encourages both children

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Stanislav Yuvanovitch coming to Taunton for piano recital

Esteemed pianist Stanislav Yuvanovitch is coming to Taunton with a must-see piano recital. The performance will take place at St John's Church on November 3 at 3pm. Mr Yuvanovitch, who has played across the globe, earned a scholarship to study

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Stargazing fundraiser in Taunton for homelessness charity

A charity is set to host a stargazing fundraiser. Arc is organising an event called Beneath the Night Sky, which will take place on November 16 at the Somerset County Cricket Club. The gathering will include a three-course meal, a talk by a

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Fun for all the family at the Halloween Mega Mascot Fun Day

A special Halloween Mega Mascot Fun Day is coming to Bridgwater this weekend. The event, organised by Paul's Promotions, will take place at Junction24 on Sunday, October 27, from 11am to 4pm. Admission is £2 per adult, £1 per child, and free

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Taunton revealed as one of the UK's 'luckiest' towns

SOMERSET'S biggest town has made it into a list of the "luckiest destinations" in the UK, with only a few destinations beating it out to be crowned "the luckiest." According to a popular social media page called MapMystery, Taunton is ranked 5th

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LETTER: 'If you want clean streets, do it yourself'

Clinton, instead of just moaning in the Gazette about the state of our streets and roads, why didn't you offer solutions? Shopkeepers brushing outside their shops every morning (as they do on the continent), residents doing the same outside their