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Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos

Local government

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MP concerned about lack of Post Office raises issue in Parliament

Colin Barrell, owner of Mr Miles Tea Room in Taunton, gets his blood pressure tested as part of the initiative.

Colin Barrell, owner of Mr Miles Tea Room in Taunton, gets his blood pressure tested as part of the initiative.

Hundreds get their blood pressure checked as part of 24-hour ‘Test-a-Thon’

Magistrates in Yeovil imposed a 12-month community order on Stewart Walley.

Magistrates in Yeovil imposed a 12-month community order on Stewart Walley.

Yeovil Magistrates' Court

Unpaid work order for Yeovil man who admitted attacking a youth in the town

It comes as the club signs a ground-breaking partnership with energy firm GB NRG

It comes as the club signs a ground-breaking partnership with energy firm GB NRG

Somerset County Cricket Club installs solar panels on roof of Andrew Caddick Pavilion

Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton

Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton

Attractive Victorian townhouse on the site of former Taunton police station

Apollo, a mastiff looking for a forever home

Apollo, a mastiff looking for a forever home

'Can you help Apollo land his forever home?'

Pictures: Stags, Taunton

Pictures: Stags, Taunton

A delightful stone cottage in the heart of West Bagborough

Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon's family has paid tribute to him as a “talented, passionate, strong and loyal man”.

Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon's family has paid tribute to him as a “talented, passionate, strong and loyal man”.

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Royal Navy serviceman based at Yeovilton who died when helicopter ditched named

A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from tonight until tomorrow evening. (Image: Victoria Jones/PA)

A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from tonight until tomorrow evening. (Image: Victoria Jones/PA)

‘Heavy, possibly thundery rain’ set to hit Somerset tonight, Met Office warns

The incident took place in a lane near Dransfield Way in Bath.

The incident took place in a lane near Dransfield Way in Bath.

Jury retires in trial of Somerset teacher accused of attempting to murder woman

Staff at Barclays in Taunton were among those to help Steven after he lost his footing and ‘kissed the pavement’ in North Street.

Staff at Barclays in Taunton were among those to help Steven after he lost his footing and ‘kissed the pavement’ in North Street.

Holidaymaker’s thanks to Taunton locals for ‘empathy and compassion’ after fall

Tom will soon make his acting debut

Tom will soon make his acting debut

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Somerset pupil to make acting debut in upcoming BBC drama

Kilkenny car park has signage for Taunton Deane Borough Council - which hasn't existed since 2019.

Kilkenny car park has signage for Taunton Deane Borough Council - which hasn't existed since 2019.

Local government

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Is it time to change the signs that ‘stir up confusion’ in Taunton?

Kelly Sheppard, 48, pleaded guilty to four counts of theft when she appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court.

Kelly Sheppard, 48, pleaded guilty to four counts of theft when she appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court.

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Cosmetics shoplifter stole at least 200 items from Tesco in four incidents

News

18-year-old Harry Besley (right)

18-year-old Harry Besley (right)

Lyme Regis teen completes 1,700-mile journey around Britain

The Maryland-born singer will perform at The Bridge in 2025

The Maryland-born singer will perform at The Bridge in 2025

Rising star musician from USA to perform in Langport

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

Car parking hack can help you avoid parking tickets as £177m in fines dished out

'Experienced' tea drinkers rank Britain's best teabags (the result will shock you)

Ever dreamed of owning your own gorilla? Tough luck.

Ever dreamed of owning your own gorilla? Tough luck.

Polar bears, badgers and the Egyptian Goose - the strangest banned UK pets

World-record-breaking steeplechase runner Kirstie Booth is racing in the British Milers Club (BMC) wave at the Vitality Westminster Mile

World-record-breaking steeplechase runner Kirstie Booth is racing in the British Milers Club (BMC) wave at the Vitality Westminster Mile

Wellington hairdresser turned athlete takes on London race

MP Sarah Dyke on a farm.

MP Sarah Dyke on a farm.

Somerset MP asks government to support our sheep farmers

Total Triumph Motorcycles support the winter series

Total Triumph Motorcycles support the winter series

Winter golf series will retain support of motorcycles company

By Debi Ann Moss

By Debi Ann Moss

Somerset Camera Club members capture the first signs of autumn in Somerset

FAMILY AFFAIR: Anthony White outside the store

FAMILY AFFAIR: Anthony White outside the store

Yeovil's goodbye to Princes Street Jewellers after 82 years

Monument Hearingcare Ltd is offering free ear and hearing health checks throughout September

Monument Hearingcare Ltd is offering free ear and hearing health checks throughout September

Wellington earcare clinic celebrates first anniversary

Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood, Taunton

Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood, Taunton

Property of the week

A true classic - stunning property on Taunton's highly desirable Manor Road

The Plough Inn now, in 2024, is still going strong and is open every day except Monday.

The Plough Inn now, in 2024, is still going strong and is open every day except Monday.

When one of Taunton's pubs near the train station closed due to a gas leak

Wayne Darby-Jones has been given a community order with rehabilitation activity and must carry out 80 hours of unpaid work.

Wayne Darby-Jones has been given a community order with rehabilitation activity and must carry out 80 hours of unpaid work.

Man ordered to undertake 80 hours of unpaid work after guilty plea to assault

Strategic land off West Camel Road, Queen Camel, near Yeovil.

Strategic land off West Camel Road, Queen Camel, near Yeovil.

Window of opportunity for developers for two sites deemed suitable for housing

Chris Grabham Pop Orchestra performing their new show, Summer Vibes, at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre in Taunton on July 20

Chris Grabham Pop Orchestra performing their new show, Summer Vibes, at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre in Taunton on July 20

Orchestra 'tears the house down' in sold-out Taunton concert

Did you know you can't prevent head lice?

Did you know you can't prevent head lice?

What to do if you have head lice - how to get rid and can they jump?

The bells rang from St John's Church for nearly three hours

The bells rang from St John's Church for nearly three hours

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Bells ring out for nearly three hours in Somerset town

Wellington care home to host its very own Fun Dog Show

Wellington care home to host its very own Fun Dog Show

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Wellington care home to host its very own Fun Dog Show

The EA is investigating potential oil or fuel pollution at French Weir Park.

The EA is investigating potential oil or fuel pollution at French Weir Park.

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EA investigates ‘potential oil or fuel pollution’ at River Tone in French Weir

Somerset Coast Challenge has been cancelled.

Somerset Coast Challenge has been cancelled.

Somerset Coast Challenge marathons cancelled due to 'very poor response'

The Royal Navy said the Merlin helicopter ditched off the coast of Dorset on Wednesday night.

The Royal Navy said the Merlin helicopter ditched off the coast of Dorset on Wednesday night.

Helicopter Tragedy

'Yeovilton based' Navy helicopter crew member dies in Channel crash

West Somerset College students' 'remarkable' artwork.

West Somerset College students' 'remarkable' artwork.

West Somerset College showcases 'remarkable' artwork from students

The case is being heard at Bristol Crown Court.

The case is being heard at Bristol Crown Court.

Somerset man denies trying to kill fellow teacher with knife after rejection

UK Today

Health Secretary willing to use private sector to bring NHS waiting lists down

'To say I’m fuming is an understatement' - Oasis fans slam ballot to extra shows

What happened to Katie Price and what led to her bankruptcy in her career?

Casualty returning to screens this Christmas amid cryptic trailer

Oasis confirm how fans can get tickets to extra shows in invite only ballot

Calls for Sir Ian McKellen to return knighthood after calling late Queen 'rude'

Sport

Wellington in action against St Austell

Loosing run continues for Wellington AFC as they travel to Cornwall

Stefan Phillips was man of the match.

Stefan Phillips was man of the match.

Minehead secure third straight win to move into top half

Western Storm defeated by Thunder in final game at County Ground

It comes as the club signs a ground-breaking partnership with energy firm GB NRG

It comes as the club signs a ground-breaking partnership with energy firm GB NRG

Somerset County Cricket Club installs solar panels on roof of Andrew Caddick Pavilion

World-record-breaking steeplechase runner Kirstie Booth is racing in the British Milers Club (BMC) wave at the Vitality Westminster Mile

World-record-breaking steeplechase runner Kirstie Booth is racing in the British Milers Club (BMC) wave at the Vitality Westminster Mile

Wellington hairdresser turned athlete takes on London race

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National Sport

England’s Moeen Ali has brought an end to his England career (Mike Egerton/PA)

England’s Moeen Ali has brought an end to his England career (Mike Egerton/PA)

‘I’ve done my part’ – Moeen Ali announces retirement from international cricket

Sammie Szmodics, right, is confident the Republic of Ireland can bounce back from their England disappointment against Greece (Niall Carson/PA)

Sammie Szmodics, right, is confident the Republic of Ireland can bounce back from their England disappointment against Greece (Niall Carson/PA)

No-one will work harder than Republic of Ireland – Sammie Szmodics

David Weir announced his Parlympic retirement after finishing fifth in the marathon (Zac Goodwin/PA)

David Weir announced his Parlympic retirement after finishing fifth in the marathon (Zac Goodwin/PA)

David Weir retires from Paralympics after missing out on T54 marathon medal

Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner (PA)

Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner (PA)

US Open day 13: Taylor Fritz looks for US Open glory against Jannik Sinner

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion for the first time (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion for the first time (Frank Franklin II/AP)

‘It means a lot’ – Aryna Sabalenka achieves redemption with US Open win

Fabienne Andre knows her time is coming after another fourth place finish

Fabienne Andre knows her time is coming after another fourth place finish

Fabienne Andre knows her time is coming after another fourth place finish

Aled Davies left scratching his head after he wins first Paralympic silver

Aled Davies left scratching his head after he wins first Paralympic silver

Aled Davies left scratching his head after he wins first Paralympic silver

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Property Plus

Pictures: Stags, Taunton

Pictures: Stags, Taunton

A delightful stone cottage in the heart of West Bagborough

Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton

Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton

Attractive Victorian townhouse on the site of former Taunton police station

Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood, Taunton

Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood, Taunton

Property of the week

A true classic - stunning property on Taunton's highly desirable Manor Road

Strategic land off West Camel Road, Queen Camel, near Yeovil.

Strategic land off West Camel Road, Queen Camel, near Yeovil.

Window of opportunity for developers for two sites deemed suitable for housing

Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood, Taunton

Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood, Taunton

Classically designed red-brick house in popular Norton Fitzwarren

Picture: Connells, Taunton

Picture: Connells, Taunton

A fine semi-detached bungalow in the popular village of North Petherton

Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood, Minehead

Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood, Minehead

Property of the week

Former bed and breakfast property on sale in Minehead for £750,000

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Business

LOOKING BACK

FAMILY AFFAIR: Anthony White outside the store

Yeovil's goodbye to Princes Street Jewellers after 82 years

Monument Hearingcare Ltd is offering free ear and hearing health checks throughout September

Monument Hearingcare Ltd is offering free ear and hearing health checks throughout September

Wellington earcare clinic celebrates first anniversary

McDonald's teams in Somerset joined litter picks to clean local areas

McDonald's teams in Somerset joined litter picks to clean local areas

McDonald’s teams across Somerset join litter picks to keep areas tidy

Neil Wyatt is Albert Goodman's new business development and marketing manager

Neil Wyatt is Albert Goodman's new business development and marketing manager

Accountancy firm strengthens team with newly created role

The bakery will open on Fore Street

The bakery will open on Fore Street

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Independent bakery to open store in Taunton town centre

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Farmer

MP Sarah Dyke on a farm.

Somerset MP asks government to support our sheep farmers

Winners of the 2023 South West Farmer Awards at the Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton.

Winners of the 2023 South West Farmer Awards at the Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton.

South West Farmer Awards

Farming heroes recognised as finalists in South West Farmer Awards are revealed

Livestock competition's were well-attended at the show.

Livestock competition's were well-attended at the show.

Lots of livestock entries as visitors flock to 176th Dunster Show

Fire fighters extinguishing the fire on Wednesday, July 31.

Fire fighters extinguishing the fire on Wednesday, July 31.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crews attend farmer's field after hay baler fire on hottest day of the year

Sarah Dyke MP backs this year's Farm Safety Week

Sarah Dyke MP backs this year's Farm Safety Week

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Sarah Dyke MP backs this year's Farm Safety Week

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National News

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he is ‘not remotely happy’ on having to vote to ‘take money away’ from pensioners through cutting winter fuel allowance (Yui Mok/PA)

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he is ‘not remotely happy’ on having to vote to ‘take money away’ from pensioners through cutting winter fuel allowance (Yui Mok/PA)

Wes Streeting ‘not remotely happy’ voting to ‘take money away’ from pensioners

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (BBC/PA)

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Starmer says decision to remove Thatcher portrait from No 10 not about her ‘at all’

Former housing secretary Michael Gove has apologised to the relatives and survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire (Aaron Chown/PA)

Former housing secretary Michael Gove has apologised to the relatives and survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Bring criminal prosecutions against Grenfell Tower cladding firms, urges Gove

Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain (Ariana Cubillos/AP)

Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain (Ariana Cubillos/AP)

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate flees to exile in Spain

At least 14 people have been killed and 176 others injured in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi slammed into the country’s north, state media said (Minh Quyet/VNA/AP)

At least 14 people have been killed and 176 others injured in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi slammed into the country’s north, state media said (Minh Quyet/VNA/AP)

Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain and flooding

The Princess of Wales is hoping to join the royal family at the Cenotaph in November (Mike Egerton/PA)

The Princess of Wales is hoping to join the royal family at the Cenotaph in November (Mike Egerton/PA)

Kate hoping to make Cenotaph appearance and host annual Christmas carol concert

Pope Francis travelled to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea on Sunday to celebrate the Catholic Church of the peripheries (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

Pope Francis travelled to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea on Sunday to celebrate the Catholic Church of the peripheries (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

Pope arrives in remote Papua New Guinea jungle with humanitarian aid and toys

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