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Takeaway closed after rat infestation taken over by new business operator
A TAUNTON town centre takeaway that was forced to close after a rat infestation has been taken over by a new business operator. Doner Delight opened last week at the Zaza’s Chicken House premises on Station Road. Zaza’s received a Hygiene Emergency
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Musgrove nurse retires after 48 years in the NHS
A NURSE from Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton has retired after an incredible 48 years in the NHS. It was in 1976 when Helen Parfitt first arrived in Taunton on her student nurse placement and it was at Musgrove Park Hospital where she fell in
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Taunton's The Crescent to close tonight for works
A WELL-KNOWN road in Taunton is set to close tonight as announced by the Somerset Council. The Crescent, near Taunton's town centre, is due to close today (October 28) into the night. The planned closure will affect traffic travelling to Somerset's
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Theft of ‘lorryloads of posh cheese’ a very difficult loss, says supplier
THE theft of 22 tonnes of cheddar is “a very difficult loss”, a cheese supplier has said. Tom Calver, director of Westcombe Dairy in Westcombe, Somerset, produced some of the stolen cheese and said he was “hugely distressed” when he heard the news
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'Hugely successful' Winter Coat Exchange expands to further 12 libraries
Somerset Council says it is pleased to expand its coat exchange to 12 of Somerset’s libraries. Now in its second year, the scheme is open to everyone and designed to support the community by providing access to warm coats to everyone, and especially
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Green light for major improvements to key green space in Shepton Mallet
EDITORIAL NOTE: Accompanying footage for this story can be sent via WeTransfer, please email: daniel.mumby@reachplc.com. Ambitious plans to improve one of Shepton Mallet’s key green space have been given the green light by the town council.
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Taunton town centre 'eyesore' could become 'vibrant place to live and work'
A brownfield “eyesore” in Taunton town centre could become “a vibrant place to live and work” if a local developer is allowed to regenerate the area. The Poundstretcher store on the A3027 Bridge Street was demolished in September 2021, having closed
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Somerset MP seeks to speed up ban on peat farming
A Somerset MP is seeking to speed up a proposed pan on peat farming, arguing that current practices “simply cannot continue”. Peatlands cover around ten per cent of the UK’s land area and are the country’s largest carbon store, playing a key role
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The Somerset village of Kingsbury Episcopi
Prepare to pick and press those apples – cider time is coming. Nowhere will they be gearing up more than in Kingsbury Episcopi. According to veteran cider maker Julian Temperley, there are three areas of vintage apples in England (all in Somerset)
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Former Mayor who welcomed Richard Hammond to Taunton hoping to join Somerset Council
A FORMER Taunton Mayor who once welcomed Richard Hammond to Taunton is hoping to become a part of the Somerset Council. Launching his campaign this month, Former Mayor of Taunton, Nick O’Donnell, was selected by the Liberal Democrats for the forthcoming
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Avon firefighters and staff 'scared' to report bullying and harassment
Avon firefighters and staff are “scared” to report bullying and harassment because they fear a QR code that bosses have given them to scan to report incidents will identify them, government inspectors found. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary
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Somerset location named as a 'top ten best roadside stop off' this autumn
A NEW list has been released by Welcome Break that names Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, as one of the top ten best UK roadside stop offs this Autumn. This October half term week, an estimated 20 million people are set to embark on a road trip according
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Taunton footpath to be closed off for a few days in November
A TAUNTON footpath is due to temporarily close next month as planned works are completed. The footpath between Thames Drive and Ilminster Road will be closed in November as network cabling is installed. The works are expected to commence on
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One lane closed and heavy delays on the M5 after collision
10:57am Police statement Devon and Cornwall Police have released a statement that reads: "Police were called just
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Taunton pop up bar available for events after a 'fully booked' Summer
TAUNTON entrepreneurs are searching for Somerset locations/events to hold their unique bar. Owning "Purple Smoke Events", a group of entrepreneurs from Taunton are looking to get some work during the winter period ahead of 2025. The business
