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Perkin Warbeck given 5 star hygiene rating for 2024
TAUNTON'S most popular pub has been given a new hygiene rating for 2024. The Perkin Warbeck, on East Street, is widely known as the place most people end up on a night out in Taunton. Now the only town's Wetherspoon pub since Coal Orchard closed
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We asked AI: what are Taunton's best attractions to visit?
TAUNTON is full of amazing things to do and places to visit in our free time but sometimes we can get bored and are unsure of what to do - we asked AI for a list of the best attractions in the town. Artificial Intelligence (known as AI) is experimental
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Phil Hill: 'Assisted dying debate is neither black nor white'
So, England and Wales move closer to enabling terminally ill people to take their own lives. Not before time, or a step too far? Opinions on both sides of the dilemma are sincere and passionate - writes Phil Hill. Releasing people in their
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Dance music therapy introduced at Glastonbury care home
A new activities coordinator at a nursing home is using her dance expertise to help residents. Juliet Binning trained as a dancer and choreographer, before discovering the benefits of dance movement therapy. She is now taking on the role of
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Green focus column: 'An ocean of uncertainty'
60 years ago, I was a research student in what is now the Department of Earth Sciences at Cambridge University, writing up my thesis on the rocks of Ben Nevis - writes Henry Haslam. It was very much a traditional project, and I spent many happy
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Taunton silent vigil to show solidarity with Afghan women and girls
A vigil is set to take place in Taunton to stand in solidarity with Afghan women and girls. Organised by the Women’s Rights Network, Somerset and Dorset, the vigil aims to highlight the plight of Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule. The
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Frome care home hosts fun-filled Christmas celebration
A care home in Frome has kicked off the festive season with a Christmas celebration featuring donkeys in costumes. The day at Catherine House Care Home was filled with activities and festive spirit, involving residents, their families, and even
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Frome shopping guide for people to buy local this Christmas
A Christmas shopping guide has been created to encourage people to shop locally in Frome this Christmas. Those behind the Discover Frome website have visited the town's independent shops in recent weeks to put together the guide, which aims to
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Hydro Harriers in parkrun action last weekend
Hydro Harriers were in parkrun action last weekend. On Saturday, three members participated in the 500th parkrun at Longrun Meadow. Jim Shaun was home first, completing the course in 20 minutes and 57 seconds and snapping up 34th place from
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Wiveliscombe miss out on losing bonus point in narrow defeat
Wiveliscombe 1sts narrowly missed out on a losing bonus point in a close match against Redruth in the Western Counties league. The contest, held in Cornwall, saw Wiveliscombe, currently ranked fifth, fall behind 9-0 at half-time thanks to home
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Wellington AFC Abilities on the move looking for players
Wellington AFC Abilities, the club's section for children and adults with disabilities, are on the move and looking for new players. They have been training in Taunton for the past few years, but have now secured the 3G pitch at Court Fields School
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Hat-trick hero helps Minehead Ladies to convincing victory
Minehead Ladies secured a decisive victory against North Devon 2 in their last league match before the Christmas break. The hosts took their time to adapt to a new formation, but managed to keep North Devon confined to their half. Once settled
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Christmas shopping on a budget at hospice charity shops
St Margaret’s Hospice is aiming to help people celebrate a magical Christmas on a budget. The charity, which has 31 charity shops across Somerset and an eBay store, is offering "sustainable, affordable finds" and unique gifts to shoppers. A
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Campaign launched to collect Christmas gifts for elderly
A care company is launching its annual Christmas gift-giving campaign. Home Instead Taunton & West Somerset has been collecting presents for the elderly sick and vulnerable every year for the past 10 years. It will then deliver the presents
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Housebuilder donates £2,000 to Castle Cary pre-school
Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has donated £2,000 to Toybox Pre-school in Castle Cary as part of its Community Champions initiative. The school is a day care provider that has been caring for two to five-year-olds for more than 20 years. It
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'Its even better than expected': The new Taunton nightclub opens today
LABYRINTH, Taunton's newest nightclub, replacing Zinc, is opening today (Wednesday, December 4, 2024) and Duncan Squires, company director, has said how excited he is in an interview. READ MORE: Final countdown: New Taunton nightclub to open in
