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Gleaming survey results for Nuffield Hospital
A NUFFIELD Health Taunton Hospital survey shows that 82% of patients over the past month would “strongly recommend” the hospital, while 18% would “recommend” it. And 85% rated their care as “excellent” and 15% said it was “very good”, while 84% rated
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Safety first for Wessex Water
WESSEX Water scored 100% pass rate for outstanding performance in keeping its workforce safe for a second year running. The firm’s operations department has been awarded a British Safety Council International Safety Award with distinction.
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Cafes, pubs, shops and restaurants sought for Channel 4 series
DOES your cafe or restaurant need a revamp? Channel 4 wants to hear from you. Fabulous Baker Brothers are launching a new series and are looking to give tired menus a makeover. If interested, send an email to baker.brothers@betty.co.uk with a sample
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Update: Area clear following two accidents in West Monkton area
THE A38 is understood to be clear following an accident involving two cars. The road was partially blocked following the incident earlier this afternoon, according to police. The incident happened near Walford Cross on the A361. Watch
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BOWLS: Deane too strong for Taunton
Taunton Deane beat Taunton 70-43 in the first round of the mixed indoor friendly section of the Jubilee Cup. Scores (Taunton Deane): J Cross, H Norris, G Westlake and M Westlake won 20-19; A Davies, G Lock, G Abbey and G Norris won 27-14; T
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Arrests made in Somerset drink driving clampdown
POLICE have arrested 65 people across Somerset on suspicion of drink driving during this month's Operation Tonic campaign. Since June 1 officers have stopped more than 300 drivers. People are encouraged to contact police with information about
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One trapped in vehicle in Williton crash
A MOTORIST became trapped in their vehicle in a crash at Williton. Emergency services were called to the incident in Fore Street at 11.30am today (June 12). A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "On arrival crews
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Wellington student showcases work at Archway Gallery
A SIXTH former at Wellington School is exhibiting his work at the Archway Gallery. Chris Tamblin’s exhibition of Fractal Art will be on display at the school until June 20 from 9.30am-4.30pm. The art is inspired by fractal forms that occur in the
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ATHLETICS: Running Forever quintet tackle Dartmoor ultra marathon
FIVE members of the Running Forever Running club completed the gruelling Dartmoor Discovery 32.4 mile ultra marathon on Saturday. Weather conditions were cool with some heavy rain during the race which is held on a very hilly circular route,starting
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New Mark Bruce show to be performed tonight
Made in Heaven, a new and savagely beautiful dance theatre production, is coming to the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre in Taunton tonight. The Mark Bruce Company, merging ancient themes with the dystopia of contemporary life, creates a surreal world ruled
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Car careers off carriageway into field in A358 incident at Halsway
A CAR careered off the A358 into a field at Halsway last night (June 11). Fire crews assisted the vehicle after it came off the carriageway shortly after 8.30pm.
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GOLF: Testing conditions for Vivary Pro-Am
JON Bevan from Wessex Golf Centre in Weymouth led the winning home team of John Fisher, Lee Prowse and Alan Stone into first place in the Vivary Park Pro-am. They carded 113, one better than the Country Scaffold team of Nigel Hutchins, Steve Lowe and
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Minehead lifeboat station in recruitment drive
THE first ever recruitment day at Minehead RNLI lifeboat station is being held as part of an urgent search for new volunteers. Potential crew members will have the chance to visit the station and learn more about the charity’s work on Saturday
