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'Only call 999 for emergencies': Police phone service goes down

SOMERSET Police are dealing with an unexpected issue as phone lines have gone down this evening. The 101 phone service is currently down due to "unforeseen circumstances" this evening (October 27). The 101 phone number is the non-emergency

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RECAP: A361 road closed as stalled car causes heavy traffic

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A classic family home located in the popular Staplegrove area of Taunton

This classic, semi-detached family home is conveniently located in the popular Staplegrove area of Taunton, within easy reach of the rail station and the town centre. The four-bedroom property is well-presented throughout and has benefitted from

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From Strictly to Somerset: Chris McCausland is coming to Taunton

A STRICTLY favourite this year, Chris McCausland is coming to Somerset as part of a stand-up tour. The comedian has listed multiple Somerset venues in his 2025 Yonks in the Making tour including Westlands, Yeovil, The Regal in Minehead, The Playhouse

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Taunton Town crash out of FA Trophy after second 5-1 defeat in a week

Quite how the Peacocks could be so totally dominant in one half yet so miserably abject in the other will remain a conundrum for the management team to address as they crashed out of the FA Trophy following a second thumping on the south coast in the

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Somerset confirm signing of wicket keeper Katie Jones

Somerset County Cricket Club is delighted to have signed wicketkeeper Katie Jones. The 20-year-old, who is a product of the Gloucestershire Pathway system, has signed an initial two-year deal. Katie made her Gloucestershire debut in 2021 and

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Taunton's Alpha clothing shop to temporarily close this week

A BUSINESS in Taunton's Independent Quarter is set to close this week for multiple days. Situated on the outskirts of the quarter at the courtyard, Alpha Clothing Limited will be shut for multiple days from October 29. The shop will be officially

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A two mile stroll through Chargot Woods near Taunton

October brings its own unique beauty to the outdoors, the shift from summer's heat to autumn's cooler temperatures creates a perfect environment for outdoor exploration. Walking in October means traversing paths adorned with a tapestry of red, orange

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Delightful two-bedroom property on the edge of Vivary Park in Taunton

This unique semi-detached cottage occupies a prime position on the edge of Vivary Park and is conveniently located for access to the town centre yet maintains a good degree of privacy. The delightful two-bedroom property has been renovated and

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Wicket keeper Jess Hazell signs for Somerset

Somerset County Cricket Club is pleased to announce the signing of wicket keeper, Jess Hazell. The 20-year-old University of Exeter student has signed an initial one-year rookie contract. After making her way through the County’s Age Group

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'An extremely difficult decision': Megabus UK announces network reduction

MEGABUS UK has announced a "network reduction" as the operator looks to cut costs due to a lack of customer demand. Megabus is a low-cost bus service that operates in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. Describing themselves

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Lord's Taverners holding their Christmas Lunch at County Ground

The Somerset region  of the Lord’s Taverners are holding their annual Christmas Lunch at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton on Wednesday 4th December. The festive afternoon will commence at noon with a drinks reception and continues

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Garden Centre apply for car wash in car park, among the planning list this week

Palmers Garden Centre in Yeovil wants to build a car wash in their car park, which is among the planning application roundup this week (Monday October 21). Use the reference number in the application, to search and comment on it on the planning

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Road closures: a dozen for South Somerset drivers to watch out for

Drivers in and around Somerset West and Taunton will have five National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And one of them is expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected works list, with

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'Absolutely rammed': Pub near Taunton 'very busy' after reopening

A PUB near Taunton got new owners last month and have revealed how they are getting on after giving their pub a makeover. The Ruishton Inn, near Taunton, got a complete makeover over the last couple of months in the build up to a grand opening

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Somerset dog parents can celebrate the 'paw-lidays' at new Santa Paws experience

DOBBIES store announces the return of its popular Santa Paws experience this Christmas, where Shepton Mallet residents can bring their furry companions on a journey to Santa's Grotto for a “tail-wagging good time”. Dobbies is inviting customers

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Rachel Gilmour MP on access to GPs and NHS dentists

Last week, we held the first Liberal Democrat Opposition Day in 15 years. With 72 MPs in Parliament, we now have the power to influence the House agenda on various days throughout the year. Once again, we chose to highlight the struggles of carers

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Official reopening of notoriously dangerous junction after being re-routed

A MAJOR Somerset Council project to remodel a busy junction and help prevent serious collisions has been completed on time and on budget.  This week the team along with local Council Members marked the official opening of the new Miner’s Arms junction