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Police issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident

Man struck in the face with a glass inside Taunton pub

Odette's Tearoom is a popular local business in Wellington that has been around since its opening in 2015.

Odette's Tearoom is a popular local business in Wellington that has been around since its opening in 2015.

'Please keep Odette’s story alive': Wellington café announces closure

Hinkley B, near Bridgwater.

Hinkley B, near Bridgwater.

Hinkley Point B's nuclear reactor successfully defueled

The medallist visited her former school

The medallist visited her former school

Olympic medallist returns to Queen’s College to inspire next generation of athletes

The vast collection is estimated to sell for £25,000-30,000.

The vast collection is estimated to sell for £25,000-30,000.

One of Somerset's 'largest automobilia collections' up for auction

Taunton Town's hat trick hero Tom Smith

Taunton Town's hat trick hero Tom Smith

Taunton Town FC

Taunton Town stage dramatic comeback to progress in the FA Cup

The pub is providing a free

The pub is providing a free

New owners at Somerset pub hosting free event including 'delicious' hog roast

The council agreed to extend its support for the centre

The council agreed to extend its support for the centre

Local government

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Council agrees to extend support for Taunton Visitor Centre

The band on stage in Taunton

The band on stage in Taunton

Money for Nothing brings Dire Straits magic to Taunton

Edouard Kamara was stopped by a PCSO with a bag full of items that he had helped himself to.

Edouard Kamara was stopped by a PCSO with a bag full of items that he had helped himself to.

Man caught shoplifting from corner shop ‘wanted to use his money to buy alcohol’

Pictured are members of the team involved in Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s rheumatology service

Pictured are members of the team involved in Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s rheumatology service

Patients access rheumatology services at Minehead Hospital for first time in a decade

Taunton Twilight's first event, on September 14.

Taunton Twilight's first event, on September 14.

Family Days Out

Taunton Twilight 'enchants' crowds for first night

Mr Amos is pictured at the conference with Dr Salwa Malik, Vice President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.

Mr Amos is pictured at the conference with Dr Salwa Malik, Vice President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.

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Taunton MP Gideon Amos says Musgrove hospital is 'struggling'

World Rivers Day celebrates our waterways and gives voice to the troubled times we face in keeping our rivers and beaches clean from pollution.

World Rivers Day celebrates our waterways and gives voice to the troubled times we face in keeping our rivers and beaches clean from pollution.

World Rivers Day: The moving story behind the event in Somerset

News

Protesters were near Bristol Airport last Friday

Protesters were near Bristol Airport last Friday

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Night flights are ‘having a detrimental effect on our lives’

Chard Neighbourhood Nursery on Millfield Street, Chard.

Chard Neighbourhood Nursery on Millfield Street, Chard.

Chard Nursery rated as 'Good' by Ofsted

Ashill Community Primary School, Ilminster.

Ashill Community Primary School, Ilminster.

Ofsted says Ashill Primary School is a 'Good' school with 'outstanding' qualities

Starting in October, Mendip Rocks! is running lots of events including celebrating Earth Science Week

Starting in October, Mendip Rocks! is running lots of events including celebrating Earth Science Week

Mendip Rocks!: Science and nature events coming to Somerset next month

Taunton Literary Festival 2024 starts this week

The MP (centre) recently visited the site at Bristol Airport

The MP (centre) recently visited the site at Bristol Airport

Local government

MP praises public transport system progress at Bristol Airport

The Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallett.

The Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallett.

Chard Mums raising awareness of POA with presentation at Bath and West Showground

Gideon Amos is meeting with the Government Rail Minister next week.

Gideon Amos is meeting with the Government Rail Minister next week.

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Gideon Amos provides an update on Wellington Train Station project

Create impactful visuals for charity campaigns with Adobe Express

Create impactful visuals for charity campaigns with Adobe Express

Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express

Gaby Roslin and Scott Mills have both filled in for Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show while she has been away.

Gaby Roslin and Scott Mills have both filled in for Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show while she has been away.

What's happened to Zoe Ball? BBC confirms when Radio 2 star will be back on air

The Explorer Pass was launched by the National Trust in July 2024

The Explorer Pass was launched by the National Trust in July 2024

Lowdown of The National Trust's pass with unlimited visits (there's a catch)

Customers are being asked to not eat and instead dispose of two Domino's items - see which ones.

Customers are being asked to not eat and instead dispose of two Domino's items - see which ones.

Domino's issues urgent 'do not eat' warning and asks these twp items be thrown away

Huw Edwards previously admitted three charges of “making” indecent photographs after he was sent 41 illegal images by a convicted paedophile

Huw Edwards previously admitted three charges of “making” indecent photographs after he was sent 41 illegal images by a convicted paedophile

Huw Edwards handed six-month suspended sentence over indecent images

Pictures: Connells, Taunton

Pictures: Connells, Taunton

Fairly new family home for sale in the popular Bathpool area of Taunton

Emily White, 10, from Chard.

Emily White, 10, from Chard.

Cancer research UK

Ten-year-old Chard girl given 'shock brain cancer diagnosis' fundraises £6,000

Coca-Cola and Oreo have teamed up to create an “exclusive and limited-edition drink”. So how does it taste?

Coca-Cola and Oreo have teamed up to create an “exclusive and limited-edition drink”. So how does it taste?

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‘I tried Coca-Cola’s bizarre collaboration with Oreo – here's what I thought’

Gideon Amos, Lib Dem MP for Taunton and Wellington

Gideon Amos, Lib Dem MP for Taunton and Wellington

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Report into state of NHS ‘wake up call’ to rescue services in Taunton, MP says

National Trust's headquarters in Swindon at the Heelis building. (Image: National Trust)

National Trust's headquarters in Swindon at the Heelis building. (Image: National Trust)

National Trust launches new membership pass and offers free visits

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 will feature celebrities including DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and Olympian Tom Dean.

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 will feature celebrities including DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and Olympian Tom Dean.

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples - see all celebrity and professional pairings

Corfield Hall, set to be demolished if conditions are met.

Corfield Hall, set to be demolished if conditions are met.

Planning Applications

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Taunton's Corfield Hall to be demolished and replaced with 11 flats

This toad was one of 22 around the town five years ago.

This toad was one of 22 around the town five years ago.

When the toad trail came to Taunton

Model Farm Country House is located in Wembdon, halfway between Bridgwater and Cannington.

Model Farm Country House is located in Wembdon, halfway between Bridgwater and Cannington.

Planning and development

Country house's stunning gardens will soon be open to public as plans approved

The cheese tuk-tuk visited a cheese factory

The cheese tuk-tuk visited a cheese factory

Tuk-tuk with giant cheese wedge on roof visits Wellington

I enjoyed a halloumi burger, fries and a Diet Coke for £9.95 at Hub Box in Taunton.

I enjoyed a halloumi burger, fries and a Diet Coke for £9.95 at Hub Box in Taunton.

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A filling meal for less than a tenner: we tried the lunchtime deal at Hub Box

UK Today

'Class as always': Swizzels launches new twist on popular Squashies sweets

Can you park on a single yellow line? The rules and fines to consider

John Lewis and Waitrose reveal plans to close more than 300 stores on Boxing Day

All you need to know about MAFS UK 2024 from start date to the brides and grooms

BBC shares first look and new cast list for The Famous Five's second series

Professional rat catcher recalls rat coming up a toilet while woman was on loo

Sport

Sam Prior turned out for the Titans the 201st time .

Taunton Town RFC

Taunton Titans secure bonus point win against determined Hornets side

Taunton Town's hat trick hero Tom Smith

Taunton Town's hat trick hero Tom Smith

Taunton Town FC

Taunton Town stage dramatic comeback to progress in the FA Cup

McLaren's Lando Norris started the Baku Grand Prix in 15th position but managed to work his way up to fourth by the end of the 51 laps.

McLaren's Lando Norris started the Baku Grand Prix in 15th position but managed to work his way up to fourth by the end of the 51 laps.

Lando Norris says fourth place at Azerbaijan GP ‘better than we were expecting'

Somerset's Tom Abell bat during the Vitality Blast T20 final at Edgbaston.

Somerset's Tom Abell bat during the Vitality Blast T20 final at Edgbaston.

Somerset CCC: ‘The quadruple has gone, but the treble is still alive – ask the fans!’

Gloucestershire's Oliver Price, Miles Hammond and team-mates celebrate winning the Vitality Blast 2024.

Gloucestershire's Oliver Price, Miles Hammond and team-mates celebrate winning the Vitality Blast 2024.

Somerset miss out on retaining T20 Blast with eight-wicket loss to Gloucestershire

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National Sport

Wrexham co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds (Peter Byrne/PA)

Wrexham co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds (Peter Byrne/PA)

Glamorgan excited by potential investment from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

England flanker Tom Curry has fought his way back from a career-threatening hip injury (Mike Egerton/PA)

England flanker Tom Curry has fought his way back from a career-threatening hip injury (Mike Egerton/PA)

England and Sale flanker Tom Curry admits hip injury could have ended his career

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will not let playing on a plastic pitch affect performance (Nick Potts/PA)

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will not let playing on a plastic pitch affect performance (Nick Potts/PA)

Unai Emery will not let plastic pitch affect Villa’s performance at Young Boys

Lauren Hemp says new Man City team-mate Vivianne Miedema has already settled in

Lauren Hemp says new Man City team-mate Vivianne Miedema has already settled in

Lauren Hemp says new Man City team-mate Vivianne Miedema has already settled in

Lord Coe is one of seven candidates to become the next president of the IOC (Martin Rickett/PA)

Lord Coe is one of seven candidates to become the next president of the IOC (Martin Rickett/PA)

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Lord Coe promises ‘laser-like focus on sport’ if elected IOC president

Jack Draper clenches his fist during his loss to Francisco Cerundolo (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jack Draper clenches his fist during his loss to Francisco Cerundolo (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jack Draper targets ‘really strong’ end to year after Davis Cup disappointment

General view from outside the stadium of the Manchester City crest before the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Tuesday April 11, 2023.

General view from outside the stadium of the Manchester City crest before the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Tuesday April 11, 2023.

Manchester City hearing to examine 115 Premier League charges starts in London

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Property Plus

Pictures: Connells, Taunton

Pictures: Connells, Taunton

Fairly new family home for sale in the popular Bathpool area of Taunton

Model Farm Country House is located in Wembdon, halfway between Bridgwater and Cannington.

Model Farm Country House is located in Wembdon, halfway between Bridgwater and Cannington.

Planning and development

Country house's stunning gardens will soon be open to public as plans approved

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton

Super three-bedroom townhouse overlooking the Taunton and Bridgwater Canal

Pictures: Stags, Taunton

Pictures: Stags, Taunton

Property of the week

Look inside this beautifully renovated, detached cottage in Lydeard St Lawrence

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

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Business

Hinkley B, near Bridgwater.

Hinkley Point B's nuclear reactor successfully defueled

Odette's Tearoom is a popular local business in Wellington that has been around since its opening in 2015.

Odette's Tearoom is a popular local business in Wellington that has been around since its opening in 2015.

'Please keep Odette’s story alive': Wellington café announces closure

Customers are being asked to not eat and instead dispose of two Domino's items - see which ones.

Customers are being asked to not eat and instead dispose of two Domino's items - see which ones.

Domino's issues urgent 'do not eat' warning and asks these twp items be thrown away

Do you prefer to pay for your shopping at Lidl with cash or card?

Do you prefer to pay for your shopping at Lidl with cash or card?

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Lidl faces backlash after introducing some cashless self-service tills

Business leaders will meet to shape the future of the region

Business leaders will meet to shape the future of the region

Business leaders to shape South West future at Somerset roadshow

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Farmer

A previous Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show event.

Agricultural and cheese show to take place TOMORROW

Gideon Amos pledges his support to farms on Back British Farmers Day

Gideon Amos pledges his support to farms on Back British Farmers Day

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Taunton and Wellington MP backs British farmers

MP Sarah Dyke on a farm.

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

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Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the party does not want to oppose for ‘opposition’s sake’ (Joe Giddens/PA)

Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the party does not want to oppose for ‘opposition’s sake’ (Joe Giddens/PA)

Lib Dems want to ‘play part’ in clearing last government’s ‘mess’ – Daisy Cooper

Sheriff vehicles near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida (Stephany Matat/AP)

Sheriff vehicles near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida (Stephany Matat/AP)

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Man in court after ‘attempted assassination’ at Donald Trump’s golf club

Dave Navarro, left, and Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction on stage in 2016 (Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)

Dave Navarro, left, and Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction on stage in 2016 (Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)

Jane’s Addiction cancels tour in wake of onstage fracas

The pipeline fire in La Porte, Houston, Texas (KTRK via AP)

The pipeline fire in La Porte, Houston, Texas (KTRK via AP)

Households evacuated as pipeline explodes in Houston suburb

A destroyed bridge after recent floods in Jesenik, Czech Republic (Petr David Josek/AP)

A destroyed bridge after recent floods in Jesenik, Czech Republic (Petr David Josek/AP)

Deadly flooding kills at least 16 people in Central Europe

The US Treasury has acted against Intellexa Consortium (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

The US Treasury has acted against Intellexa Consortium (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

US imposes sanctions on spyware firm behind tool used to spy on dissidents

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy (Phil Noble/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy (Phil Noble/PA)

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UK showed ‘great interest’ in Italy-Albania migrant deal, Giorgia Meloni says

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