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New police station in Minehead now open

MINEHEAD has a new police station after works were finished to open today (November 12). After purchasing the site earlier in the year from Somerset Council, work began to refurbish and repurpose the former Seahorse Centre on Stephenson Road in

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Clear winner was Lock-ed in during Stableford contest

David Lock was the clear winner in the top division of the Stableford at Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club with 40 points, five ahead of second placed David Parker who returned with 35. Daren Carter was third with 33 points and Ian James claimed

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Amelie Munday signs for Somerset

Somerset County Cricket Club has announced the signing of Amelie Munday on a one-year rookie contract. The 22-year-old all-rounder worked her way through the Middlesex Pathway system before making her List A and T20 debuts for Hertfordshire in

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World record attempt raises nearly £4,000 for armed forces charity

A MAN from Yeovilton has raised thousands of pounds for a charity close to his heart after a world record attempt. The 31-year-old Royal Navy Flight Commander, based at RNAS Yeovilton, raised nearly £4,000 for Armed Forces charity, Help for Heroes

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Riverside path in Taunton town centre reopened

A PATH along the River Tone in Taunton town centre near Goodland Gardens has been reopened. The footpath near what was the Poundstretcher store has been recently reopened after a Taunton-based developer took an option on the site with a view to

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Pensioner to stand trial accused of assault

A YEOVIL pensioner has been ordered to stand trial accused of assaulting two of his neighbours during an incident outside his home. Peter Tutton, 69, of Mount Pleasant, appeared before Somerset Magistrates charged with the offences which are alleged

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Man avoids jail time after threatening to kill parent with a wrench

A MAN who threatened to kill a parent with a wrench in the playground of a special needs school in Yeovil narrowly escaped being jailed when he appeared in court. Ian Platt approached the victim in the playground of Fairmead School and swung the

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Somerset residents warned of delays to waste collection following fatal M5 collision

There will be delays to waste collection across Somerset due to road closures following a fatal collision on the M5 last night (November 11).   The incident, in which a 17-year-old girl died after fleeing from a police vehicle, has led to road

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'I and we, will hold them to that': Gideon Amos MP on the Wellington Station

LOCAL MP Gideon Amos has vowed to step up his fight for the proposed Wellington Station after a second meeting with the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, yesterday (Monday). The long-awaited project is currently under review after the Government announced

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Man was more than three times the legal drink drive limit

A YEOVIL man who was more than three times over the drink drive limit when he was stopped by police has been given a 26-month driving ban. A member of the public reported Jason Waller to the police after suspecting that he had been drinking because

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Man who diverted £23k company payments to his account to appear at crown court

A SHEPTON MALLET man who siphoned off nearly £23,000 from his boss’s account at the haulage company where he worked is to be sentenced at Taunton Crown Court next month. Alex Vaughan was working in the office at AM Beaton and Sons in Babcary when

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Driving ban for woman who .bounced her car off a wall' after tree collision

A DRINK driver who lost control of her car in Long Sutton, collided with a tree and then bounced off a wall has been given a 15-month driving ban when she appeared in court. Somerset Magistrates heard that nurse Yvonne Leitch had been drinking

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Wellington chicken shop closes after KFC moves in just 200 yards away

A POPULAR chicken shop in Wellington has closed after the arrival of a new KFC restaurant. The location is to be replaced by a Greggs. Miss Millie's opened in Wellington in late May 2023 and has become a go-to fast-food option for people in Somerset

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Strawberry Line celebrates a sweet success with grand opening

Somerset Council joined residents and volunteers to celebrate the opening of another two new sections of the Strawberry Line, a traffic free greenway through the county. Last Friday (November 8), representatives from the council joined volunteers

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Appeal to find missing teenager last seen in Taunton

POLICE are asking for the public’s help to find a missing teenager last seen in the Taunton area. Charley, 17, was last seen at 10pm on Thursday, November 7. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “He is 17 years old and was last seen

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M5 fully closed off both ways in Somerset after fatal incident

THE M5 was closed for most of the morning near Taunton after a teenage girl died after being hit by a car late Monday night, November 11. The M5 was closed in both directions at Junctions 24 (Bridgwater) and 25 (Taunton) whilst police attended

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Recap: M5 dealing with delays after teen killed by car

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PICTURES: South West Farmer Awards winners shine amongst farming heroes

THE winners of the South West Farmer Awards 2024 were revealed at a sparkling ceremony last week.  The awards, now in their eighth year, celebrate farming heroes who work so hard to put food on our plates.  Guests enjoyed a three course dinner

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Meet the real Somerset Craft Cider Pioneers – PULPT

With a heritage dating back centuries, a culture built on a farmhouse tradition and contemporary national awareness, Somerset can rightly claim to be the heartland of English cider, writes Gabe Cook. For many consumers, the words ‘Somerset Cider

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Somerset town named one of the UK's 'prettiest towns' for Xmas shopping

A TOWN in Somerset has been recognised by The Times in a list of the best towns and cities to do your Christmas shopping.  Frome, Somerset, has been noticed and is a hot spot for many people looking to get their loved ones that perfect gift this

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Yeovil gym raises over £2,300 for mental health charity

A Yeovil gym raised over £2,300 for a mental health charity. Progress Gym founder Rob Harris presented a cheque for £2,313.75 to Mind in Somerset after a 130 km walk around Yeovil. The gym raised more than double their target amount. Alison

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Late equaliser denies Minehead victory over league leaders

A late goal spoiled Minehead's chances of victory against Congresbury. Minehead, on a seven-match winning streak, played away at league leaders Congresbury on Saturday. The game started with a hiccup for Minehead when a back-pass from George

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This week's competition winners at Oake Manor Golf Club

Stephen Plowman triumphed in the Oake Manor Golf Club's Saturday Stableford Competition. Plowman led Division 2 with 43 points, while Phillip Marsh and David Jewell followed with 38 and 37 points, respectively. Division 1 saw Dave Hill win

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Somerset pub up for 'Best Dining pub' award at Taste of the West Awards 2024

A SOMERSET pub, near Bridgwater, has been shortlisted as a finalist for this year's Taste of the West Awards 'Best Dining Pub'. The Hood Arms is a historic 17th-Century coaching inn situated in the Somerset village of Kilve on the edge of the Quantock

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Clinton Rogers: 'Looking after a King Charles Spaniel and a Pugalier'

Our house is back to having just one dog now, although I’m not sure how Bonnie is feeling about that, writes Clinton Rogers. But I suppose when you consider the default look of a King Charles Spaniel is that of a wounded diva, it’s hard to be sure

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Tickets sell out to see top European orchestra in Taunton

The online box office for Taunton's Christmas Festival crashed last weekend. Hundreds of music fans flocked to buy tickets to see one of Europe's top orchestras, the European Union Chamber Orchestra (EUCO), perform in the town. All 400 tickets

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Teenage girl dies in crash on Somerset M5 after fleeing police vehicle

A TEENAGE girl died in a crash on the Somerset M5 motorway between Taunton and Bridgwater last night (November 11) after fleeing from a police vehicle. Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed the 17-year-old girl was being transported in a police