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Texaco investigating Wellington garage after 'fuel issue' leaves cars damaged
A TEXACO petrol station is being investigated after reports of "petrol contamination" in Wellington. A spokesperson for Texaco, which placed yellow ‘out of use’ signs on a number of affected pumps, has confirmed a probe is now underway after an
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Somerset NHS Trust pays out £230K in gynaecology medical negligence claims
SOMERSET NHS Foundation Trust paid over £230,000 in damages for gynaecology medical negligence claims since 2019, data has revealed. In the past five years, the trust running Musgrove Park and Yeovil Hospitals had 22 claims and incidents of gynaecology-related
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Frome care home resident paid special visit by furry friends
A CARE home resident in Frome was delighted when her wish to spend an afternoon with some four-legged friends came true. Staff at Rossetti House on Welshmill Lane arranged the visit when they discovered 89-year-old resident Andrée Spark’s love
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Phosphates "group-think" holding back development in Somerset
DAMAGING “group-think” regarding phosphates is holding back genuine progress on unlocking new homes across Somerset, according to one Taunton resident. Around 12,000 homes across Somerset are being held up following the Dutch N court ruling and
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Police officers who arrested teen before she died on the M5 served misconduct notices
TWO police officers have been served with misconduct notices following the death of a 17-year-old girl who fled a police car and died on the M5 in Somerset. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the actions of Avon
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Contractors completing Taunton Christmas lights repairs
A COUNCIL contractor is repairing the Christmas lights in Taunton town centre. The contractor “has been dealing with additional work following the heavy rain and high winds” after the lights failed on Tuesday (November 26), a Taunton Town Council
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Santa to arrive at Rumwell Farm Shop by surprise vehicle next weekend
FATHER Christmas will be travelling via a surprise means of transport to a multi-award-winning Farm Shop in Somerset in time for his first 2024 grotto of the season next weekend (December 8, 2024). Santa will arrive at Rumwell Farm Shop on December
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Demolition work underway at Yeovil's Glovers Walk shopping centre
SOMERSET Council has announced that demolition work is underway at Glovers Walk in Yeovil. Contractors are disconnecting utilities and removing hazardous materials like asbestos from the vacant buildings, which are due to be demolished in the
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Home owner reveals cost of running thousands of Christmas lights
THE owners of a Minehead home famed for its Christmas charity light show each year have revealed how much it costs to run the impressive illuminations. Michael Grace, 37, a self-employed gardener and handyman, starts building his Christmas display
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Bristol Airport reveals new Greek Island destination
A GREEK island has been added to the list of destinations holiday makers can fly to from Bristol Airport. Jet2 has revealed that flights to Leros, an island with “sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters” will be available from next summer.
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Somerset property fire leads to ‘severe fire damage’ in residential building
FIREFIGHTERS were called to put out a domestic fire in Minehead, Somerset, that took place between the early hours of 1am and 3.30am this morning (Thursday, November 28). Two fire engines from Minehead station and one from Porlock station attended
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Glastonbury Frost Fayre 2024 coming to town this weekend
GLASTONBURY'S Christmas event is set to launch this weekend, bringing live music, games, and the switch-on of the Glastonbury Christmas lights. With events happening all over town, road closures, and big crowds expected, you'll need to plan ahead
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The Sangha House in Taunton celebrates eight years in business
EIGHT years ago this month Taunton gained a valued health and wellbeing centre, which has helped thousands of locals "prioritise their wellbeing" in the years since. The Sangha House in Mitre House on Tower Street, Taunton, was founded and continues
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Somerset County Gazette Café of the Year 2024
YOUR votes for the Somerset County Gazette Café of the Year 2024 are in and counted, and we are delighted to announce that the winner of the prestigious title of Somerset County Gazette Café of the Year 2024 is A House of Cake, located at 17 High St
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Apple harvest at cider farm comes to early end due to wet weather
A SOMERSET cider farm has revealed that its apple harvest has ended a month early. Showerings Cider, whose apple harvest started on September 23, announced that the volume of apples in the orchard dropped by nearly two thirds compared to a normal
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Nurse turned artist's 'picture purrfect' journey
IF, as the saying goes, a picture can conjure up 1,000 words, then retired NHS worker Deryl ‘Dee’ Williams would have enough material for a bumper thesis - writes Phil Hill. Since leaving her job as a cardiology nurse at Taunton’s Musgrove Park
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Phil Hill: 'We need to take responsibility for our own health'
HERE’S something I don’t understand - writes Phil Hill. What is it that makes us dream up a New Year’s resolution to lose weight—only to raid the cookie jar within days? And why do people stump up for gym memberships hoping to sculpt the perfect
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Lord-lieutenant of Somerset to host community carol service
The lord-lieutenant of Somerset is set to host a special community Christmas carol service this festive season. Mohammed Saddiq will welcome people to Taunton Minster on December 6 as part of the Royal Foundation Christmas celebrations. The
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Ten years on from Taunton's Christmas lights switch-on
TEN YEARS AGO one of the biggest days in the Taunton calendar saw thousands turn up to watch the Christmas light switch-on. On Sunday, November 23, 2014, locals flocked to the town centre for the festive event, which offered fun and entertainment
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Care worker takes on new role at Wellington home
A care worker has taken on a new role at a Wellington care home. Alice Jacobs, 29, is now the activities co-ordinator at Camelot House and Lodge after having worked as a healthcare assistant for a decade. She said: "I was never under any illusions
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Wear It Yellow week raises over £11,000 for St Margaret's Hospice
St Margaret's Hospice Care raised more than £11,000 during Hospice Care Week. Somerset turned into a 'sea of yellow' as funds were raised to support essential hospice services. Schools, workplaces, businesses, and community groups rallied together
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Solar firm supports Wedmore's campaign for energy independence
A solar energy company has announced a series of transformative achievements in a village's campaign for energy independence. Sunlit Solar, based in Wedmore, has reached a milestone in supporting Green Wedmore's Solar 1000 Campaign. The campaign
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Taunton gymnasts hit the heights at regional championships
Accelerate Trampoline and Gymnastics have returned from the Southwest Championships with a collection of medals. The club had 19 athletes travel to Bath to take part in the weekend event, which is open to all levels and celebrates talent in the
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Wellington adult art class expands offering due to demand
A popular adult art class in Wellington that has attracted more than 250 attendees is expanding its offering. Set up by Claire Western in 2019, they have proven to be a hit with the masses. The classes, which cover a range of art forms including
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Free cardiovascular health checks offered to businesses
Workplaces are being offered free health checks to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Somerset Council's health practitioners have been conducting free Cardiovascular (CVD) Health Checks at various businesses across the region. These checks,
