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RUNNING: Menon becomes first female winner in Race to the Tower
MARY Menon, from Exford in West Somerset, won the Heineken Race to the Tower event, a 53-mile ultra marathon along the Cotswolds Way, earlier this month. The 38-year-old completed the course in 8h 46m 52s, and was the first woman ever to win one
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Somerfest proves a big hit as it attracts the crowds to Taunton
SOMERFEST attracted its largest crowd yet in Taunton. Last Saturday, June 16, the town centre was awash with acts and the sound of music and laughter. The street arts company Avanti Display performed and delighted the audience in Castle Green
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Witness appeal after driver dies in two-vehicle crash in Somerset
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision in Somerset. A driver of one of two vehicles involved in the incident was pronounced dead at the scene. The collision occured on Hill View Road, Weston-super-Mare, on Friday
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Mayor opposes dementia care home proposals
THE Mayor of Taunton Deane is hoping to block plans for a care home for people with dementia when they are debated. Cllr Catherine Herbert has sent a strongly-worded statement opposing the development, off Harp Chase, Taunton, to the borough council's
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Travellers set up camp on road near Blackbrook Business Park
TRAVELLERS have set up camp on a road near Blackbrook Business Park. Photos show a series of caravans at the back of the business park near the M5. It is believed onus is on Somerset County Council as the encampment is on an adopted highway
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Wellington man, 23, charged with drugs and car crimes
A WELLINGTON man has been charged after he was caught allegedly interfering with a vehicle. Dylan Towers, 23, of Tonedale, was disturbed while rifling through a car in Lodge Close in the early hours of Thursday morning (June 14). He also faces
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Primary school pupils get inspiring talk by Paralympian David Hill
PUPILS at Milverton Primary School were inspired by a special visitor. Paralympian David Hill visited the school during its annual School Games Day. Mr Hill is a two-time paralympian in swimming and triathlon. He was team GB's youngest athlete at
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Archaeological dig to discover lost Exmoor gardens set to begin
AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG to uncover features of a lost garden created by ‘father of Exmoor’ John Knight in the 19th century is about to begin. The work is being led by South West Archaeology with local volunteers, and funded by Exmoor National Park Authority
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PICTURES: Prom season kicks off with Kingsmead School
PROM season has been kicked off by Kingsmead School. The Year 11 students celebrated their prom night in style on Friday, June 15, at Oake Manor Golf Club. A spokesman said: "The students made their grand entrances to the cheers of family and
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£5.10 train journey ends up costing over £400 - court latest
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include. Kimberley Jayne Parkhouse, 29, of East Reach, Taunton, theft, £40 fine, £93.60 compensation, £30 victim surcharge, £55 costs; breached a conditional discharge imposed for using threatening
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Mess left behind as travellers leave site near Wellsprings Road
A GROUP of travellers have moved from council-owned land - leaving behind a bit of a mess. Taunton Deane Borough Council has confirmed today (June 18) the travellers have left the site off Wellsprings Road. It is believed the group moved onto
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REVIEW: Dynamism and drive of crooked determination in Get Shorty
THE dynamism and drive of crooked determination is powering ahead in Get Shorty on Sky Atlantic. The MGM production of this drama/thriller/comedy has been created by Davey Holmes and is based on the 1990 novel Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard.
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PICTURES: Sparkles and fun at St Margaret's Glitter Run
MORE than 1,000 people took part in a fun run with added sparkles. The St Margaret's Glitter Run took place at Taunton Racecourse on Saturday, June 16. The run was held to raise funds for the hospice. Participants completed the 5km course while
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UDDERLY MAD: Vets dressed as cows raise £5,000 for charity
A TEAM of four farm vets dressed up as cows and raised more than £5,000 for charity. Brudders 4 Udders Piers Pepperell, David Balch, Alastair Winearls and Oliver Judkins, from the Mount Veterinary Hospital, in Wellington, completed the Wellington
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'One in five festival goers has experienced sexual assault or harassment'
ONE in five British festival goers have experienced sexual assault or harassment at an event, according to new research. Campaigners said the figures, believed to be the first of their kind, should be a wake-up call for the industry to start treating
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Taunton firefighters tackle caravan fire
A CARAVAN was destroyed in a fire last night (Sunday, June 17) in a village near Taunton. Taunton firefighters were called out to Anders Lane in Otterford at 7.30pm but on arrival much of the caravan was already up in flames. Crews swiftly managed
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NO EXCUSES: This week's speed camera locations for your area
POLICE will be out in their mobile speed enforcement vans across Somerset this week. Here is the list of sites the vans are scheduled to stop this week in your area: Sedgemoor: A361 Taunton Road, Pedwell (30mph) A361, Greinton (30mph
