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Man dies after collision between two motorcycles near Taunton
A MAN in his 30s has died after a collision between two motorcycles in Monkton Heathfield last night (Friday, November 17). The collision took place at around 9pm and an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said a teenage male and a man in his
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Drink-driver jailed after filming himself before collision that killed ‘caring’ woman
A DRINK-DRIVER who filmed himself on a mobile phone saying he was “smashed” minutes before a fatal collision has been jailed for the death of a young woman. Anton Hull, from Somerset, was driving a Ford Transit van home after drinking in a pub
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Taunton town centre street to close overnight next week
A STREET in Taunton town centre will close overnight next week as part of works to upgrade the gas network. Wales & West Utilities confirmed Bridge Street will close at 7pm on Wednesday, November 22, and re-open at 6am on Thursday, November 23.
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Five-bedroom farmhouse within Swingbridge in Monkton Heathfield
THIS impressive five-bedroom farmhouse occupies a quiet position within the popular area of Swingbridge in Monkton Heathfield, just under three miles away from the centre of Taunton. The well-appointed, detached residence, named Bawlers Farm, is
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5 Exmoor creatures to spot this month in the national park
5 Exmoor animals you can spot in the national park this month Exmoor Ponies Exmoor Ponies are thought to be the oldest pony breed in Britain, mentioned in The Domesday Book so dating back to at least the 11th century. They nearly became extinct
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The bridal business that keeps winning
THE owner of a Wellington bridal business is living he dream as awards flow her way. Faye Clarke says it's been "an incredibly exciting time" for her at Lara Belle Boutique. Recently she has won the Muddy Stilettos Award for Best Bridal Store
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From competition winner to Somerset star: Mark Davis' ‘dream’ cricket career
BACK in 1977 the Somerset County Gazette launched ‘Search for a Star’, competition to try to find a fast bowler for the county, writes Richard Walsh. One of those who entered was Mark Davis from Kilve in West Somerset who went onto play cricket
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Somerset to receive share of £800 million to improve and repair roads
SOMERSET will benefit from a share of £800 million which will be used to repair and improve roads across the county. Today (Friday, November 17), Transport Secretary Mark Harper has set out the allocations of an £8.3 billion national long-term
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Prize draw for £3million Somerset house plus £100,000 cash
ONE lucky person is guaranteed to win this stunning six-bedroom house in Somerset worth over £3 million and £100,000 in cash in a draw that guarantees a minimum donation of £1million for the RSPCA. The winner of the Omaze Million Pound House Draw
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‘Small acts of kindness can play a vital part in keeping us sane’
WHENEVER I scroll down the drop-down list of countries in the world – many with appealing and exotic-sounding names – in order to enter a UK address and complete a booking or a purchase, I am struck by how many countries are suffering from civil wars
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The story of Thomas Hedley and Exmoor national park
CATRINA Davies tells us about Once Upon a Raven’s Nest, an emotional, yet inspirational tale of a life well-lived on Somerset’s national park Catrina, you were fortunate to know the protagonist, Thomas Hedley during his latter years. You have written
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'Fly over' National Trust estate in virtual tour
THE National Trust has released an interactive virtual tour of the 12,500-acre Holnicote Estate in West Somerset. It can be accessed on the charity’s website (click below) and allows viewers to ‘fly’ over the estate’s diverse landscape which encompasses
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Somerset village could soon be dwarfed by solar farm if plans go ahead
A SMALL Somerset village could soon be dwarfed by solar panels if plans for a new solar farm are approved. Low Carbon UK Solar Investment has put forward proposals for an enormous new solar farm on the B3109 Bradford Road near the village of Rode
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Proposals for 12 new homes in village near Wellington
PLANS have been unveiled for 12 new homes in a village near Wellington. NT and JT Marke have submitted an outline planning application for the development at Silver Street, West Buckland. It is among the latest submissions to planners at Somerset
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Construction begins on Yeovil's premier employment site Bunford Park
Construction has started on Yeovil’s premier employment site, Bunford Park. Work commenced on November 13 and is being handled by R K Bell Project Limited, a contractor appointed by Abbey Manor Group Limited. The project includes setting up
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Steeleye Span announce 50th anniversary tour with gig in Frome
Legendary folk-rock band Steeleye Span will perform at Cheese and Grain, Frome on December 12 as part of their 50th anniversary UK tour. Acclaimed for revolutionising the folk-rock genre, the band have celebrated five decades with the release of
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Critically acclaimed play Right of Way coming to Taunton next year
An exciting new play, Right of Way, is coming to Taunton Brewhouse on March 22 next year. Fresh from a successful run at VAULT Festival 2023, the critically acclaimed play will tour the South West, premiering at Exeter Phoenix on March 11.
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Stonewater celebrates new housing development Swallowcliffe in Yeovil
HOUSING provider Stonewater is celebrating the building of homes at its Swallowcliffe development in Yeovil. This project, supported by Homes England, will see 43 new dwellings built over two phases. It marks a significant step towards revitalising
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Local charity's landmark 1000th device donation to help bridge digital divide
Somerset not-for-profit Donate IT recently handed over its 1000th device to a Ukrainian refugee in digital need. The charity, established in 2021 by Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton and Frome, and IT reuse specialist Simon Barfoot,
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Somerset couple to showcase rare antique collection at Birmingham fair
A Somerset couple are preparing to showcase their antiques at the NEC Birmingham. Adrian and Amelia Holt from Levels Antiques will feature among top dealers at the Antiques and Fine Art Fair from December 1-3, 2023. The couple, who were one
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Cheddar Gorge named the UK's second best wintery walk
CHEDDAR Gorge has been named as the UK's second best wintery walk, according to research conducted by holiday home operator Verdant Leisure. Factors such as average rainfall, TripAdvisor ratings and social media popularity helped the leisure company
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Yeovil apprentice bags award at national industry ceremony
A Yeovil apprentice has scooped a coveted national industry award. Marcus Mullins, a craft apprentice at Leonardo in Yeovil, has won the Apprentice of the Year prize at the Composites UK Industry Awards held in Birmingham earlier this month.