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Roadworks on the A358 causing disruption near Bishop's Lydeard
Motorists travelling on the A358 near Taunton face disruption today (February 15) as roadworks are disrupting traffic. The latest reports from Travel Somerset show likely delays in the roadworks area...
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Taunton dad denies striking his son with a mallet in Abbey Close,...
A trial has heard a dad got a "a kicking" from his son after he repeatedly hit the teenager on the head with a mallet.53-year-old Anthony Carp, from Darwin Close in Taunton, denies one charge of being...
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Taunton protesters share concerns about job cuts as council...
People gathered in protest in Taunton earlier (February 15) to oppose budget cuts and the potential privatisation of care. Crucial decisions on learning disability funding and care are due to be taken...
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Public consultation on the planned pedestrianisation of Taunton...
People will be able to view plans to ban traffic from three Taunton streets next week. Details of the proposal will be displayed at Taunton Public Library on Paul Street as part of a public...
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7 times Somerset animals have captured the county's hearts
Leo the cat captured the public's hearts last week with his slightly selfish ways but this isn't the first time a Somerset animal has caused the public to 'awwww'. We've dug through the archives to...
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Taunton man accused of hitting son with mallet has case thrown...
A man accused of repeatedly hitting his teenage son on the head with a mallet has had the case against him thrown out of court.53-year-old Anthony Carp, from Darwin Close in Taunton, had denied one...
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Topshop stores nationwide recall display units following the...
Topshop has confirmed it will be removing till barrier units from stores nationwide, including the newly refurbished Yeovil store as well as the Taunton store, following the death of a 10-year-old boy....
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Crime scene investigation at Canal Road, Taunton, as part of an...
A Taunton flat was the scene of police probe yesterday (February 15) as detectives investigated an assault. Two police cars and a crime scene investigation van were parked outside a flat on Canal Road...
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Debenhams and Castle Hotel among Somerset businesses on list of...
Five Somerset businesses have been named and shamed by the government in a list of businesses accused of underpaying staff. The Castle Hotel in Taunton, and Debenhams, with stores in Taunton, Bristol...
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£10 will contain animal fat despite complaints from vegan...
The new £10 plastic notes coming out in September WILL contain traces of animal fat the despite outrage around the new fiver.They are said to be more durable, safer, stronger, and cleaner than the...
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New co-op store opening in Monkton Heathfield on Thursday,...
A new Co-op store is opening in Monkton Heathfield near Taunton on Thursday. The launch comes after a half million pound investment and is creating 18 new jobs for the area. The shop on School Road,...
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Pets At Home cat food recalled after three animals collapse and...
A batch of cat food has been recalled following reports of several animals collapsing and experiencing spasms after consuming it. Three cats needed treatment after all were hit by a 'sudden collapse,...
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Sherford Manor Care Home, Taunton, facing sanctions after CQC...
A Somerset dementia care home is on the brink of closure after a horrifying Care Quality Commission (CQC) report rated the home "inadequate", leading to it being put on "special measures". Sherford...
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Tunisia terror attack: Hotel security guards facing charges for...
Hotel security guards are now facing charges as part of an inquiry into the 2015 Tunisia terror attack for failing to help tourists involved, it has been reported. Six hotel security guards are facing...
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New Taunton business park, Nexus 25, set to built near junction...
Taunton is set for a huge new "green campus" as part of plans to support the incoming rapid growth of the town. Proposals are being prepared for a new "strategic employment" site that would be built at...
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Two pubs have been bought out in Somerset securing their...
Two pubs in Somerset have been bought out as part a county-wide expansion from a South West brewery. The Liberation Group has taken over the Lime Klin Inn, in Knole near Langport and the Beambridge...
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Police heading 'towards intensive care' - forces now have 19,000...
Police services are heading towards intensive care according to a police leader. This frank view comes amid claims there are now 34,000 fewer staff working in policing than there were in 2010,...
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Wellington Monument crash: Woman taken to hospital with 'serious...
Emergency services were called to a two car crash near Wellington Monument. The crash near Wellington Monument left one car in a ditch and woman with 'serious stomach injuries'. It is believed the...
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Lauren Philips latest: Search continues for 26 year-old missing...
Police are continuing their search for Lauren Philips who has not been seen for a week. Avon and Somerset Police are continuing to appeal for the public's help finding the 26-year-old. HM Coastguard...
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Police in Taunton carry out drugs search and make an arrest
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Taunton yesterday (March 1) after police swooped a car near Heron Gate. The occupants of the car were held by police after they received intelligence drugs may be on...
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