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Mum tells how woman attacked her 10-year-old son in Boot's, in Taunton

SACKED

Taunton police officer sacked for filing false report and failing to investigate wheelchair theft properly

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Somerset veterinary surgeon joins Great British Bake Off line-up for new series

Teen who threw poo at teacher is jailed

Man who flooded Travel Lodge room in Taunton jailed - court latest

Man beaten up and forced to withdraw money from cashpoint by two robbers

Paedophile who watched sick videos of babies being tortured spared jail

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More than 1,000 visitors so far on Taunton to Bishops Lydeard train trial

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Seven new homes could be built on former pub site

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LETTER

'Boris should cancel Brexit - then give the NHS the £6 billion it needs'

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VIDEO

'Out-of-tune' Katie Price 'stumbles around and falls off bar stool' in Taunton pub

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Extra care flats company applies to change plans so it can fill Taunton development quicker

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Cat 'severely injured' after getting caught in illegal gin trap

Heart screening event in Taunton - 91 get all-clear, four sent for further checks

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Your chance to run the Virgin Money London Marathon 2020 in aid of Taunton-based charity

PHOTO GALLERY

Hundreds attend Taunton Ambulance Station open day

Roadworks block buses reaching part of village near Taunton

Will you take my sand in marriage? An unusual Somerset beach proposal...

'Encouraging' response by villagers asked to help buy their own pub and shop

Stabbed PCSO's message to people on his new beat

Guests at birthday bash cough up for charity that ensures cancer patients are treated in Taunton

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Main road traffic lights in Taunton working again

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'Ambitious projects could bring jobs and prosperity to Taunton'

Need a Monday morning laugh? Here are the 10 best jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe...

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Ruth Kelly shares details about her debut novel at Taunton Literary Festival

WARNING: Traffic lights out on main road in Taunton

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Restaurant to 'close in current form' and only open for private functions and special events

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Church to incompetent thieves - 'You left your ladder and hammer behind if you want to reclaim them!'

CONCERTS IN THE WEST: The Eusebius Quartet comes to Somerset

School desperately needing more space for pupils could get two new classrooms from another school

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TOUGH NUT TO CRACK: Not for this squirrel enjoying a hazelnut

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Changes to waste and recycling bin collections over August Bank Holiday

3,000 accidental 999 calls to Avon and Somerset Police in July - including one from a dog

VIDEO

WATCH: Dog walkers come face to face with wallaby in countryside near Taunton

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Fire crews battle to make home safe after wall collapses

10 Parishes festival returns to Somerset town next month

AS IT HAPPENED: Taunton Town earn first win of the season

MEET THE CHEF: Wicked Wolf Gin on the nations favourite tipple

Police find box full of snakes dumped in Somerset town

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'We have a name' - police probe into Cricket World Cup postbox vandalism

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Five injured in two-car smash

FANCY A SPEEDING TICKET? Here's where you'll get one next week

Charity golf day raised thousands for Somerset charity

Kennels and cattery pleads to keep its veterinary facility - 'it's necessary for our business'

Floral tributes to Morrisons Big Issue seller Kev Bowyer

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POLL: Should Taunton have its own town council?

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Plans submitted for HUGE development on Watchet paper mill site

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Somerset's pothole hotspot revealed amid more than 5,000 complaints

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Neighbour helps elderly woman from house during fire in village near Taunton

1,000 sign petition to save Dulverton church and activity centre

Taunton pub 'permanently closed' following financial difficulties

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INTERVIEW

Cameraman who worked on David Attenborough shows encourages us to rediscover nature with latest tour

Two dogs kicked and strangled outside shop in Taunton

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PHOTOS

King’s College celebrates its annual prom

Heartfelt appeal from parents of Dunster boy who suffered fatal asthma attack

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Unconscious woman pulled from the sea at Minehead beach

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TRAIN WRECK: New rock album and tour from Beans on Toast

Popular Big Issue seller who was on Morrisons bridge every day has died

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Vandals target Cricket World Cup postbox in Taunton

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WALLABY DAMNED! Two Aussie mammals spotted hopping around village near Taunton

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Gym-goer hits out at 'historic' equipment as new provider takes over council facilities

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Sainsbury's wins battle with council to have a Timpson kiosk in Taunton store

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Police officer 'failed to investigate' theft of Taunton woman's wheelchair

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A-level results day freebies: The best deals to celebrate or commiserate

Get FREE DONUTS as Deliveroo unveils list of restaurants joining service in Taunton

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PHOTOS

Bishop Fox’s School enjoy fabulous prom

Shocking number of tool thefts revealed - with JUST TWO arrests

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Funeral service £1/3m loss not to blame for patient unit closure, says hospice boss

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LETTER

'Lib Dems have found another bandwagon to jump on'

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LIVE: A Level Results Day 2019

Work starts in Taunton town centre on 88 apartments for the over 55s

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LIVE BLOG: Taunton Town 0-4 Yate Town - Premier South clash as it happened

'Let's force commuters' cars off our streets' plea to council

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Motorcyclist suffers serious injury in Taunton crash

Will housebuilder be allowed to build homes on edge of Taunton east of the M5?

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Invite Gregg Wallace and Chris Bavin into your kitchen to tell you how to Eat Well For Less

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NHS staff take almost 7,000 days off sick in a year due to drink and drug abuse

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How you can scoop FREE SWEETS at Somerset's new Haribo shop

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Taunton company sets sights on steep charity challenge

PHOTOS

Pupils dress up for Kingsmead Prom

LETTER

'Let's not spend any more money on the Brewhouse'

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MP blasts 'bean counters' plan for Porlock Fire Station

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Fundraisers reach £500,000 milestone for Minehead Station from donation shop

Sport

Somerset faced with crucial final day run chase as title race hots up

Somerset bowlers toil at Edgbaston while Leach shines at Lord's

Dray hails Town character after "undeserved" criticism

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Sport

AS IT HAPPENED: Taunton Town earn first win of the season

PREVIEW: County Championship title bid resumes at Edgbaston

ABANDONED: Somerset v Gloucestershire match called off

Azhar Ali recalled by Pakistan

PREVIEW: In-form Chesham visit Peacocks

PREVIEW: Saints aim to upset league leaders

Flawless five for Western Storm

PICTURES: Big turnout for Haselbury Trail race

PREVIEW: Improving Somerset prepare to face local rivals

REACTION: 'Yate did the basics a lot better than us'

Deane Under-15s finish as national runners-up

Titans ready for Plymouth test

LIVE BLOG: Taunton Town 0-4 Yate Town - Premier South clash as it happened

Banton urged to "let others do the talking" in light of England speculation

PREVIEW: Peacocks aim to bounce back

Nightmare three minutes sees Tangerines' cup adventure end

Deane stretch lead at top while Regan and Alley steer Saints home

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National sport

Charlotte Dujardin ‘truly devastated’ after European Championships elimination

Captain Ashley Williams left out of Wales squad

I’m in love with the job – Neville wants another crack at Women’s World Cup

Mako Vunipola approaching best shape of his career after recovering from surgery

Essex retain top spot in Division One with stunning win against Kent

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Property Plus

Stylish Moorcroft heads 20th Century sale - selling for more than £4,500

Spectacular necklace wows at antiques sale

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS

What's planned in Somerset...

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10 property pitfalls which could scupper a house sale

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PROPERTY NEWS

New analysis finds the tenant fee ban will save UK renters £192 million a year

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The latest plans for Somerset

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Collectors sale offers glimpse of history

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Business

BUSINESS COLUMN

'Cashflow is critical to survival for businesses'

Waitrose unveils test of plastic-free shopping

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BUSINESS

COLUMN: Tips for staying safe in the cyber age, by Paul Aplin

Deal could see M&S offer home delivery service for the first time

COLUMN: 'Make vital tax change before government deadline', says Paul Aplin

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Farmer

Sedgemoor auction report Monday 19 August

More concerns for farmers as Lidl expects suppliers to pay any additional EU tariffs

Pedigree Texel sale includes offspring of New Zealand ram

Sedgemoor auction report Saturday 17 August

Protecting lambs from pasteurellosis this autumn

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National news

Channel 4 news chief to examine ‘male behaviour’ in media at TV festival

Channel 4 announces new Brexit documentary with access to leading politicians

Pay for bosses at top firms falls but still more than 100 times average salary

Channel 4 show puts Vladimir Putin’s spy skills in the spotlight

Crazy cat lady stereotype ‘not supported by evidence’

Scarlett Moffatt to relocate family and home to Africa for new show

MoD responds to Cobham family over defence firm’s £4bn takeover

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