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The event, scheduled for December 16, will be held at the Creative Innovation Centre

Live at the Apollo and QI star set to headline Taunton comedy night

Vehicle damage to the Quantock Hills

Joy riding causes 'irreparable damage' to the Quantock Common

Portland House, in Taunton

Cataract waiting list could be cut by 34 weeks if eye clinic opens in Taunton

Planning applications submitted to council. Picture: Newsquest

Planning applications submitted to Somerset Council

Avon and Somerset Police arrest 61 drivers in the first week of their drink/drive campaign

61 arrests made in police Christmas drink drive crackdown

PICTURES

Daredevils' fun abseiling for St Margaret's Hospice. Picture: St Margaret's Hospice

PICTURES Over 40 daredevils abseil 60 feet in aid of hospice

REVIEW

I had lunch at the new Fig Tree Deli in Wells.

REVIEW I had lunch at lunch at Somerset's newest 'tranquil' high-street deli

Pictures: Symonds & Sampson, Ilminster

A striking, remodelled home in the popular Blackbrook area of Taunton

Cooking up some treats. Picture: Manor Care Home

Festive fun at Christmas fete in care home on edge of Taunton

A police cordon was in place while officers carried out forensic examinations

Police investigate ‘report of a rape’ in Taunton

The proposed route of the road at Mattocks Hill

Villagers 'in limbo' as A358 dualling and Henlade bypass plans put on hold

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Donyatt, near Ilminster, was badly affected yesterday (December 7)

‘Further spell of heavy rain’ could bring more disruption to Somerset

Richard Scatchard in images released by the police

£10,000 reward put up in search for wanted sex offender in murder investigation

UK Today

Doctor Who fans ‘cherish’ final moments with David Tennant as the Doctor

Love Island: All Stars teaser clip revealed as Maya Jama hosts spin off show

See the Strictly Come Dancing scores and leaderboard for semi-final week

How to watch ITV's I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Coming Out show

Stephen Fry feels 'self-conscious' without walking stick after breaking many bones

Final campmate leaves I'm A Celebrity ahead of the 2023 final

News

The sprig will be cut and then sent to His Majesty, King Charles III for the Royal Family's Christmas table

Historic Holy Thorn cutting ceremony to take place at Glastonbury church

‘The hound is not a fan of Christmas’

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Country house on a large plot in an idyllic setting in Bickenhall

Congestion building on M5 following collision in North Somerset

Congestion building on M5 following collision in North Somerset

The Little Wine Shop & Social, Taunton Photo Philippe Messy

Raise your glasses to the top wines shops across Somerset

Interactive activities honed students' confidence by giving them hands-on experiences

Yeovil trainees bring magic of aviation to life at Army Flying Museum STEM day

Catch up collections this weekend. Picture: Somerset Council

Extra waste collections tomorrow to catch up after cancellations due to floods

Taunton Independent Market is still expected to go ahead this weekend despite forecast strong winds.

Taunton Independent Market 'will not be deterred' by 45mph winds this weekend

The former veterinary clinic in Kingston Road. Picture: Google Street View

Taunton veterinary clinic set to be converted into a home - for humans

Johnathon Dewhurst

Missing man from Wales may be in Taunton area

The A303 has reopened. Picture: Google

A road closed by flooding RE-OPENS

The robbery took place in Cheddar. Picture: Archive

Delivery man shaken after being targeted by two robbers

Taunton Magistrates' Court. Picture: Newsquest

Man's £1,174 court bill for failing to tell police who was driving vehicle

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Checking your roof and bleeding your radiators are on Yell's winter home maintenance checklist.

Homeowners urged to do these four checks of their homes for winter

2024 could be the hottest year on record if current forecasts come to pass

World set to hit unwanted ‘milestone in climate history’ in 2024 Met Office says

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The performance from the group, known as The P' Hogues, follows the tragic death of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan

Pogues tribute band coming to Taunton this weekend

CCTV image released as British Transport Police investigate sex assault on train

Buses of Somerset has been operating services from both the Gateway and Silk Mills sites in Taunton since July 2021.

Taunton park and rides to get new management after Buses of Somerset pulls out

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Father Christmas at his Grotto in Frome.

Christmas saved for families as councillors allow Santa's Grotto to remain

Roadchef Motorways Ltd has applied for permission to extend the southbound services and carry out a full internal refurbishment.

Popular M5 services near Taunton to be expanded and revamped under new plans

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Police conducting drink driving checks. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

'Anywhere, any time' Avon & Somerset Police festive drink/drug driving campaign

Monday's heavy rainfall caused a landslip at the Crewkerne Tunnel.

Parts of Somerset left without rail services following landslip at key tunnel

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The small independent shops and businesses around Taunton. Picture: Susie Thomas

Campaign to encourage customers to 'Shop Local' in Taunton's independent shops

Car parking at Dellers Wharf. Picture: Google Street View

Man smashes 13 vehicles' windows in hammer attack rampage in Taunton

Sport

Will Sutherland signs.

Australian all-rounder Will Sutherland signs for Somerset CCC

Alfie Ogborne is looking forward to 2024.

Somerset youngster Alfie Ogborne has his sights set high for 2024 and beyond

Gyllen of the Kayley Woollacott team.

Taunton Racecourse set for bumper festive fixture next week

Nick McCootie has found some form.

Taunton Town focussed on busy month ahead after frustrating week of limited football

Kevin Sturmey said a plan is in place.

'Money is tight': Taunton Town chairman addresses wage rumours

Taunton Youth U18s

Taunton Town FC launch new U18s team for 2024/25 season

Beth Cottle was named 2023 Young Volunteer of the Year at the Somerset County FA Awards for her efforts with Uphill Castle Juniors.

Cottle ‘thrilled’ to be named Somerset County FA Young Volunteer of the Year

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National Sport

Nicolas Otamendi (left) scored the winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United in 2017 (Martin Rickett/PA)

On this day in 2017: Man City edge derby victory to equal Premier League record

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, centre, lifts the NBA Cup while celebrating with teammates (Ian Maule/AP)

Los Angeles Lakers defeat Indiana Pacers to win inaugural In-Season Tournament

England’s captain Jos Buttler walks off the field at the end of the loss in Bridgetown (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

West Indies loss ‘start of a new journey’ for England insists Jos Buttler

England’s captain Jos Buttler walks off at the end of his side’s loss against West Indies (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

England lose ODI series as West Indies chase reduced target

Shohei Ohtani has confirmed he is to leave the Los Angeles Angels for the Los Angeles Dodgers (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Shohei Ohtani agrees to join LA Dodgers in record 700m dollar deal

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Property Plus

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Country house on a large plot in an idyllic setting in Bickenhall

Pictures: Symonds & Sampson, Ilminster

A striking, remodelled home in the popular Blackbrook area of Taunton

Floods have caused severe disruption across Somerset, including the delay of recycling collections.

Recycling collections delayed by floods across Somerset 'further disruption expected'

Pictures:Newton King

Three-bedroom detached bungalow close to the amenities in Ruishton

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Grand Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in a premium residential area in Taunton

Pictures: Symonds & Sampson, Yeovil

Impressive, detached dwelling on the fringes of popular Drayton

Cllrs Tom Deakin, Federica Smith-Roberts, Bill Revins and Fran Smith at the official opening of the new homes. Picture: Somerset Council

First tenants move into new council homes in North Taunton

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Business

The Little Wine Shop & Social, Taunton Photo Philippe Messy

Raise your glasses to the top wines shops across Somerset

The small independent shops and businesses around Taunton. Picture: Susie Thomas

Campaign to encourage customers to 'Shop Local' in Taunton's independent shops

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Farmer

Taunton Magistrates' Court, where Bartlett pleaded guilty. Picture: County Gazette

Farmer illegally polluted fresh waters near Wellington

Competition

Christmas on the farm photo competition winner, 2022.

Competition Christmas on the Farm is back - send us your best festive entries!

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National News

Waves crashing against the shore at Doolin in County Clare on the west coast of Ireland (Niall Carson/PA)

Weekend of wet and windy weather continues as Storm Fergus closes in

What the papers say (Peter Byrne/PA)

What the papers say – December 10

A car is buried under rubble on Main Street after a tornado hit Hendersonville, Tennessee (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean/AP)

Six people killed as storms tear through Tennessee

Keely Dalfen, The Brick’s chief executive (The Brick/PA)

Good cause calling itself ‘fourth emergency service’ launches Christmas campaign

Hermann Escarra, chairman of the Special Commission for the Defence of Guyana Essequibo, stands next to Venezuela’s new map that includes the Essequibo territory (Matias Delacroix/AP)

Venezuela and Guyana agree to ‘high-level meeting’ over disputed territory

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan quoted Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley in his letter (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Relentless London protests creating Met Police funding gap, Sadiq Khan warns

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children (Josh Shinner/Kensington Palace/PA)

King chooses coronation Christmas card but family photo for William and Kate

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