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Abbeyfield scoops three-star rating
ABBEYFIELD Residential Care Home, in Bishop’s Hull, has received a three-star excellent rating in a Commission for Social care inspection. The home caters for single people and couples as well as offering a dementia service. Our picture shows staff
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North Curry woodland open day
MEMBERS of the public got to take a look at a native woodland being planted in North Curry in the corner of the new recreation ground. Visitors were able to see volunteers at work and some adopted a tree at Sunday’s event. Organisers are looking for
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Four brilliant hands
JOSEPH Tong and Waka Hasegawa played brilliantly in the Brewhouse's International Concert Series last week. Regular performers all over the world, they showed why they have won many prestigious piano duet prizes and their visit to Taunton was a triumph
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Macmillan appeal for help for cancer patients' fuel bills
SOMERSET people with cancer are finding it as hard to keep warm as they nearly 100 years ago, according to Macmillan Cancer Support. The charity gave out £12,981 to 64 cancer patients in the county in 2008 towards their fuel bills. The situation was
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Rough sleeper numbers falling
THE number of people sleeping rough has plummeted since the opening of a homeless unit in Taunton in December. Norie House, run by Taunton Association for the Homeless and supported by Taunton Deane Council, has been used by 24 people. It provides basic
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Support for Conquest Centre
THE Conquest Centre for disabled riders in Norton Fitzwarren near Taunton has received yet more support after thieves stole horse-riding equipment worth over £30,000. As reported, the centre was forced to cancel all lessons after thieves stole items
