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'I’m just backing myself a bit more' – Tom Banton reflects on impressive 2024
2024 was an outstanding year for Tom Banton. He scored nearly 900 First Class runs at an average of 49.5 with a best of 133 and amassed over 500 runs in the Vitality Blast at an average of 46.81 with a best of 79 not out. However, his season
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Taunton youngster heading for South Africa with England Under 19s
King’s College Taunton pupil Thomas R, will be heading off to South Africa later this month after being named in the 18-player squad for an England Men U19s training camp in preparation for the upcoming series against the Proteas early in 2025.
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Camera Club snap November's full beaver moon
Members of Somerset Camera Club were out last night (November 15) snapping pictures of the full beaver moon which was visible over the county. Stephen Hembery, Peter Mather, Lewis Cole and David Pyke all posted pictures of the full moon on the
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As the night's draw in on Mendip Hills...
It's that time of year when the natural world slows down. As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, animals of all sizes do what they can to save resources to survive. Be they herbivores or predators, there's less food all around, so the best
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Four road closures Somerset drivers should be aware of coming up next week
Drivers in and around South Somerset will have eight National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And three of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected works list, with notes
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Man gets tattoo of favourite bus service across his chest
A man who 'loves buses' had the number of his favourite service - tattooed onto his chest. Charlie Chamberlain, 26, has used the 376 First Bus - running between Bristol and Glastonbury - since he was a kid. Now musician DJ Charlie has had the
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All 10 Somerset eateries given their scores on the doors receive five-star rating
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four of Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. Restaurants, cafes and canteens The following ratings have been given to two restaurants
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A converted Grade II listed coach house on the fringes of Ash Priors
This converted Grade II listed coach house occupies a quiet position on the fringes of the small village of Ash Priors, set amid unspoilt countryside and nestled between the Quantocks, Blackdown and Brendon Hills, with Taunton just over six miles away
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Cheddar vet practice wins British Veterinary Association wellbeing award 2024
AXE Valley Large Animal Vets, from Cheddar in Somerset, has been named as the winner of the small-medium practice category in the 2024 British Veterinary Association Wellbeing Awards. The accolade was announced at last night’s first BVA Awards
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Unique sustainable Somerset café wins revered award
GLASTONBURY'S first and original vegetarian café has been awarded the 2024/25 Good Food Awards Gold Seal for the second year in a row. The Good Food Awards recognise the hard-working teams who strive for excellence within their field. Chosen
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St Giles Animal Welfare offers five star home-from-home care
Many dog and cat owners are reluctant to board their pets when they go off on a well-earned holiday, but sometimes, needs must - writes Jacqui Budd for St Giles Animal Welfare. My husband and I discovered St Giles Pet Boarding a few years ago and
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Wellington AFC make it eight wins in a row
Wellington AFC made it eight wins in a row and moved into the top six after a hard-earned victory over Ilfracombe. The Tangerines triumphed 3-1 in the Jewson Western League premier division match at the Playing Field on Wednesday, November 13.
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New farming conference to launch £5,000 prize fund
A new farming conference is set to launch a £5,000 prize fund this month. LandAlive, which takes place on November 22 and 23 at the Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet, will bring together expert farmers and speakers to discuss how the food
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Somerset campsite wins big at camping awards night 2024
A SOMERSET-based campsite won the Best Adult Only Campsite award at an awards night this week. One of the UK’s go-to camping and glamping booking platforms, Campsites.co.uk, announced its much-anticipated Camping and Glamping Award winners for
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Somerset town unveils Luke Evans to turn its Christmas Lights on
A HOLLYWOOD actor has been revealed to be coming to a Somerset town for a 2024 Christmas lights switch on. Luke Evans, 45, will be in Yeovil, Somerset, today (November 16) to kick off the town's Christmas festivities. Funded by the Yeovil Town
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Sponsor a three by three metre square piece of land as a gift this Christmas
A charity is offering a unique gift idea this festive season. Heal Rewilding is providing the opportunity to sponsor a 3m by 3m patch of land for £20. The land, located in Heal Somerset, the charity's foundational rewilding site, will be cared
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Somerset Christmas tree farm to open "Enchantment" winter trail
A new illuminated winter trail is set to open in Somerset. Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm has announced the launch of "Enchantment at Langford Lakes," a unique illuminated winter trail. The trail, which is set to open on November 23, is
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Meet the care home resident who worked with Elvis and Monty Python
A former dancer who worked with Elvis Presley and produced films for Monty Python has moved to Frome. Patricia Casey, known to her friends and family as Pat, is now a resident at Frome Nursing Home. She has had an extraordinary life, born in
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Taunton boxers shine against stars from across the UK
Blue Flames ABC boxers secured impressive wins against competitors from across the UK. The Taunton-based club hosted their quarterly home show at Wellsprings Leisure Centre last weekend, showcasing the talents of 20 of their 50-strong team.
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Wells ranked as one of the UK's most accessible cities
WELLS has ranked among the best in a recent study looking at the most accessible cities in the UK. The Somerset City was matched against cities like Bangor, Inverness, Durham, and Bath for the top spot, with multiple factors in consideration.
