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Decision on new business units near A303 delayed after planning officer quits
A decision on new commercial units near the A303 has been pushed back – because the planning officer in charge has left the council. Anthony Canvin applied in June 2022 to build up to 34 light industrial units off the A359 High Street in Sparkford
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Only one person prosecuted for fly-tipping in Somerset since 2022
Only one person in Somerset has been prosecuted for fly-tipping in the last two years, Somerset Council has confirmed. Enforcement action against fly-tipping fell under the responsibility of Somerset’s four district councils before they were abolished
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Fifth man charged in Michael Wheeler murder investigation
A FIFTH person has been charged as part of murder investigation into the death of Yeovil man Michael Wheeler. Angus Warner, 32 and from Crewkerne, was charged with conspiracy to murder and appeared before Yeovil Magistrates’ Court on Friday, September
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Mulberry receives £83m takeover bid as Somerset-based brand struggles
SOMERSET-founded handbag maker Mulberry has received an £83 million takeover bid from Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group. The fashion brand has been hit hard by a downturn in the luxury sector and warned late last week that it would need to raise cash
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Wellington Carnival: Thousands gather for start of Somerset carnival season
THE Somerset carnival season is off to a terrific start as the Wellington Carnival didn't disappoint in lighting up the town. At least 50 entries from various carnival clubs, groups and individuals took part in the procession, which included spectacular
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Somerset MP urges government to commit to delivering hospital improvements
A Somerset MP has urged the government to commit to upgrading Musgrove Park Hospital after a letter from the health secretary suggested the programme’s future was “at risk”. Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton was one of 40 hospitals which were to
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Somerset MP urges government to commit to delivering hospital improvements
A Somerset MP has urged the government to commit to upgrading Musgrove Park Hospital after a letter from the health secretary suggested the programme’s future was “at risk”. Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton was one of 40 hospitals which were to
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Parents slam ‘dangerous’ road markings outside school ‘that look like Twister’
PARENTS are slamming new colourful school road markings which they say are dangerous - and look like a playground or game of Twister. The new markings made of shapes including triangles, circles and different designs are outside two schools in
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Somerset petrol station could expand under new plans
An expanded service station, new town centre homes and a chiropractic clinic are among the schemes people are trying to get planning permission for in Somerset. Every week, hundreds of planning applications are submitted to Somerset Council for
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'I was on the Great British Bake Off at 66… Now, I’ll never retire', says Val Stones
FORMER Great British Bake Off contestant Val Stones from Somerton reflects on how Bake Off changed her life and led her to a new philosophy of never retiring... I won’t go into detail about how the effects of being a Headteacher causes years to
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Detective slams ‘absolutely sickening’ car attacks on cyclist and NHS worker
A CYCLIST has suffered smashed ribs and internal bleeding after he was mown down by two laughing thugs – just days before they ploughed a car into an NHS worker. Patrick James, 22, was in the car as it mounted the kerb and rammed into Julian Ford
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Hundreds caught drink-driving at least four times as 'something needs to change'
Hundreds of UK motorists have been caught driving at least four-times, new figures have revealed, as campaigners call on drastic law changes. A total of 27,837 British drivers were convicted of the offence multiple times in the 11 years to July
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How you can lower your energy bills and what help is available for you
BRITISH households are facing increasing energy costs this winter after the regulator raised its price cap in October. Ofgem’s price cap is rising by £149 from the current £1,568 a year for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales to
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Great British Bake Off puts out casting call for Taunton contestants
TAUNTON star bakers could be in with a chance to compete on The Great British Bake Off as applications for the new series open. Casting directors for season 16 of The Great British Bake Off have called for Taunton bakers to apply, posting to Taunton
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Taunton's Asda Supercentre reopens after technical issue closed store
TAUNTON'S Asda Supercentre has reopened after a technical issue caused the store to open late today. Shoppers reported finding the store closed due to being "unable to take payments" on Monday, September 30. The Taunton store was one of several
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Pharmacy technician with 30 years’ experience wins national award
A SOMERSET NHS Foundation Trust pharmacy technician has won a national award for the work she’s done to help reduce falls across Mendip. Vicky Bull, who’s also the trust’s community rehabilitation manager for the Mendip area, found out she was
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'It's just ridiculous': Taunton's St. James Street closes for the day
A POPULAR street in Taunton has closed today as water works are completed in town. St James Street is a well-known street people take as they shop at places on Bridge Street and North Street in the town's independent quarter. On a sign, Wessex
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Police investigate use of counterfeit £20 bank notes
POLICE are urging Somerset residents to look out for fake Scottish £20 bank notes which were used to buy low value goods. Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a number of offences that took place in the Porlock area where three men used the
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Hospital’s one million step challenge to highlight benefit for mental health
A TEAM of health care staff and patients from a hospital in Taunton have completed the one million step challenge to highlight the importance of keeping fit and active for the benefit of our mental health. The challenge, held as part of National
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Council to consider devolution after Government request
SOMERSET Council, along with two other authorities, will consider devolution after a request from the Government. Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire Councils will submit expressions of interest in devolution, in response to a request from government
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Apple Day returns to Frome with free family fun
A fun-filled Apple Day is set to return to Frome on October 19. The free event will take place at the Old Showfield between 11am and 2pm. Organised by Frome Town Council, the event aims to bring the community together to celebrate Frome's local
