News from Taunton, M5, Somerset, Wellington, Minehead, West Somerset from Somerset County Gazette

YMCA Pre-school in nearly new clothes sale fundraiser

11:00am Friday 24th May 2013

A NEARLY new clothes sale takes place at YMCA Pre-school in Lisieux Way, Taunton, from 10am to noon on Saturday, June 1, when clothes for 0- to 16-year-olds will be on sale.

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Schools' future uncertain in West Somerset shake-up

8:51am Friday 24th May 2013

PARENTS of children at three schools in West Somerset are facing an anxious wait after Somerset County Council announced a shake-up of the education structure in the region.

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Free afternoon parking plan for Wellington

6:30am Friday 24th May 2013

FREE afternoon parking may be piloted in Wellington to boost trade.

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Three fire crews tackle cooker fire in Langport

9:12pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THREE fire engines were called to tackle a cooker fire in Langport this evening (May 23).

Day Lewis Pharmacy fundraisers support Wivey Link transport service

8:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A FETE is being held at Day Lewis Pharmacy in Wiveliscombe tomorrow (May 24) from 2pm.

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Protesters prepare to fight 2,000 homes proposal earmarked between Comeytrowe and Trull

7:30pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

HUNDREDS of objectors are preparing to fight developers planning to build 2,000 homes on 286 acres of fields between Comeytrowe and Trull – a 7.5% growth in Taunton’s housing stock.

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Musgrove Park Hospital volunteer swims in aid of endoscopy unit

5:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A LONG-SERVING volunteer at Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital raised nearly £150 in a sponsored swim... despite suffering osteoarthritis.

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Police ready for West Somerset badger cull activist threat

3:10pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

POLICE are bracing themselves for a possible increase in activism during the upcoming badger cull in West Somerset.

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Kelways Garden Centre blossoms at Chelsea Flower Show

2:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

DOZENS of gardeners from Somerset have been busy plying their trade at the world famous Chelsea Flower Show.

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Langport Festival gets underway this weekend

10:29am Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE annual festival comes to town and will transform Langport into a hive of entertainment over the next four days.

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Landmark tax case 'great result' for Somerset farming families, says Moore Scarrott accountants

10:10am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A LANDMARK tax case has been won by the taxpayer concerning the Inheritance Tax relief available on farmhouses, advises Simon Tapp of Somerset-based chartered accountants Moore Scarrott.

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Cyclist injured in collision with car at Creech Castle, Taunton

10:07am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A CYCLIST was injured in a collision with a car at Creech Castle Junction, Taunton, last night (May 22).

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Motorcyclist comes off bike on A358 by Ashill in Somerset

9:25am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A MOTORCYCLIST was airlifted to hospital after coming off his bike on the A358 near Ashill this morning (May 23).

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Live Catherine Wells-Burr murder trial: Day 23 updates from Bristol Crown Court

9:12am Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE trial of three Polish nationals accused of killing a Somerset graduate continues today (May 23).

Pensioner rescued from lift in Taunton

8:55pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A PENSIONER was rescued from a lift in Taunton this evening (May 22).

Taunton pensioner's birthday party raises cash for Somerset Sight

8:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A PENSIONER from Taunton raised over £350 for charity Somerset Sight at her 90th birthday party.

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Minehead support worker questions attitudes towards people with learning disabilities

7:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A SUPPORT worker for Mencap in Minehead is calling on some individuals in the community to change their mindset towards people with learning disabilities.

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Man left unconscious after assault outside Taunton kebab house

5:56pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MAN was left unconscious following a serious assault outside a kebab house in Taunton.

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71 homes plan for Wiveliscombe set to be pushed through

4:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

PROPOSALS for a large housing development in Wiveliscombe are expected to get the go ahead tonight (May 22).

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