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via Somerset Post5h agoCornish community comes together to break cream tea world record
Nearly 2,500 people gathered at the Royal Cornwall Showground to help break the official record in aid of Cornwall Hospice.
Nearly 2,500 people gathered at the Royal Cornwall Showground to help break the official record in aid of Cornwall Hospice.
via Somerset Post5h agoCordon extended as police confirm 250kg American missile from World War Two found at Falmouth Docks
The total number of properties currently under evacuation stands at three
The total number of properties currently under evacuation stands at three
via BBC Somerset5h agoDonald Trump lookalike mangelwurzel steals the show
Mangelwurzel growers were awarded prizes, including for "looking the most like Donald Trump".
Mangelwurzel growers were awarded prizes, including for "looking the most like Donald Trump".
via Somerset County Gazette5h agoPlans unveiled to transform former Debenhams building in Taunton
Plans have been unveiled to transform Taunton’s former Debenhams building into flats and business premises
Plans have been unveiled to transform Taunton’s former Debenhams building into flats and business premises
- Somerset County Gazette: Plans unveiled to transform former Debenhams building in Taunton
via Somerset County Gazette5h agoUnique 1950s steam locomotive to visit Somerset railway
The No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester has parked up at a station on the West Somerset Railway ahead of a visit down to the South West
The No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester has parked up at a station on the West Somerset Railway ahead of a visit down to the South West
- Somerset County Gazette: Unique 1950s steam locomotive to visit Somerset railway
via Somerset County Gazette7h agoFive-bed Grade II-listed house on market near Somerset town for £780,000
Grade II-listed thatched house for sale in Marston Magna near Yeovil, dating to around 1600, with five bedrooms, gardens and outbuildings. Guide price £780,000.
Grade II-listed thatched house for sale in Marston Magna near Yeovil, dating to around 1600, with five bedrooms, gardens and outbuildings. Guide price £780,000.
- Somerset County Gazette: Five-bed Grade II-listed house on market near Somerset town for £780,000
via Somerset County Gazette7h agoCouncil-backed leisure centre discounts to end in Somerset on January 1
The passport to leisure scheme currently provides discount at leisure centres to more than 200 Somerset residents on low incomes or in full-time education
The passport to leisure scheme currently provides discount at leisure centres to more than 200 Somerset residents on low incomes or in full-time education
- Somerset County Gazette: Council-backed leisure centre discounts to end in Somerset on January 1
via Somerset County Gazette7h agoKey Taunton route to shut for nearly three weeks from TODAY
Key route through Taunton town centre is set to be closed off after "a number of faults" were discovered following an investigation
Key route through Taunton town centre is set to be closed off after "a number of faults" were discovered following an investigation
- Somerset County Gazette: Key A-road on Somerset border to close for major roadworks
via Bridgwater Mercury7h agoNew memorials reveal remarkable stories of two Bridgwater veterans
Volunteers uncovered the extraordinary stories of two servicemen buried in Wembdon Road Cemetery, and have erected memorials in their honour
Volunteers uncovered the extraordinary stories of two servicemen buried in Wembdon Road Cemetery, and have erected memorials in their honour
- Bridgwater Mercury: New memorials reveal remarkable stories of two Bridgwater veterans
via Somerset County Gazette7h ago'Incident' on Somerset railway prompts safety improvements
Safety concerns at a crossing along the West Somerset Railway heritage line are being addressed following an "incident"
Safety concerns at a crossing along the West Somerset Railway heritage line are being addressed following an "incident"
- Somerset County Gazette: 'Incident' on Somerset railway prompts safety improvements
via BBC Somerset7h agoTown's theatre may shut in 'devastating' blow
A 50-year-old theatre could be forced to close in October after "prolonged" challenging conditions.
A 50-year-old theatre could be forced to close in October after "prolonged" challenging conditions.
via SomersetLive7h agoSomerset needing favours from elsewhere to realise County Championship dream
"First and foremost, what we have to do is beat Surrey. We can’t control what happens up the road, but we need things to go our way for sure.”
"First and foremost, what we have to do is beat Surrey. We can’t control what happens up the road, but we need things to go our way for sure.”
via SomersetLive7h agoBath Rugby hit with major injury blow ahead of the new PREM season
Bath Rugby's 53-5 pre-season friendly win over Glasgow Warriors has proved costly for Jamie Bhatti
Bath Rugby's 53-5 pre-season friendly win over Glasgow Warriors has proved costly for Jamie Bhatti
via Somerset County Gazette7h agoSomerset community left in shock by sudden death of girl, 14
A memorial garden is being created in memory of Harmonie-Blake Mullan, who died suddenly at her home last month
A memorial garden is being created in memory of Harmonie-Blake Mullan, who died suddenly at her home last month
- Somerset County Gazette: Somerset community left in shock by sudden death of girl, 14
2 outlets7h agoBristol Airport flights cancelled and delayed by air traffic control failure
Bristol Airport flights have been cancelled or delayed due to an air traffic control failure.
Bristol Airport flights have been cancelled or delayed due to an air traffic control failure.
Some flights at Bristol Airport have been cancelled or delayed following an air traffic control failure. The incident marks another disruption caused by air traffic control issues at the airport.
- Bridgwater Mercury: Bristol Airport flights cancelled and delayed amid another air traffic control issue
- Somerset County Gazette: Bristol Airport flights cancelled and delayed amid another air traffic control issue
via Somerset Post8h agoSeasiders secure fourth win in five outings over Wendron United at Broadclose Park
Second half goals from Woodland Hopcroft get the job done ahead of Saturday’s trip to St Mawgan
Second half goals from Woodland Hopcroft get the job done ahead of Saturday’s trip to St Mawgan
via SomersetLive8h agoNorth Somerset relaxes its ban on walking more than six dogs
It will now only apply to commercial dog walkers
It will now only apply to commercial dog walkers
via Somerset Post8h agoCornwall's Voice: Noah Law lauds PM's commitment to, and affection for, the Duchy ahead of devolution
WHEN I backed our now PM upon his selection in Makerfield, I did so on one key condition: he would work with us to deliver a Cornish devolution deal that works for us.
WHEN I backed our now PM upon his selection in Makerfield, I did so on one key condition: he would work with us to deliver a Cornish devolution deal that works for us.
via Somerset County Gazette8h agoRECAP: Somerset border A-road reopens after overturned vehicle incident
A major A-road at the edge of Somerset has reopened after a crash earlier today, Sunday 20, that resulted in an overturned vehicle, with an air ambulance reported at the scene.
A major A-road at the edge of Somerset has reopened after a crash earlier today, Sunday 20, that resulted in an overturned vehicle, with an air ambulance reported at the scene.
- Somerset County Gazette: Three taken to hospital after car overturns on Somerset border A-road
via SomersetLive8h agoMobile phone row sees Somerset woman in court accused of assault
She denies the charges
She denies the charges
via BBC Somerset9h agoNew dark comedy filmed in Somerset
The film 'Bad Apples' features a cider mill in Shepton Mallet.
The film 'Bad Apples' features a cider mill in Shepton Mallet.
- BBC Somerset: New dark comedy filmed in Somerset
via Somerset Post9h agoPritchard's quadruple helps Cornish Pirates to opening day victory
They saw off ambitious Doncaster with a seven-try success at the Mennaye Field
They saw off ambitious Doncaster with a seven-try success at the Mennaye Field
via SomersetLive9h agoBath uni student nearly died as organs failed after paracetamol overdose
Riley Lubas took too much without realising
Riley Lubas took too much without realising
via SomersetLive10h agoWoman had to pay more than £100,000 to divorce controlling husband
She said his behaviour became so frightening that she feared he would kill her
She said his behaviour became so frightening that she feared he would kill her
via Somerset County Gazette11h agoFormer council leader slams enforcement delay at Somerset travellers' site
Councillor David Fothergill has criticised the significant backlog in enforcement cases - singing out issues with a travellers' site in his local area
Councillor David Fothergill has criticised the significant backlog in enforcement cases - singing out issues with a travellers' site in his local area
- Somerset County Gazette: Former council leader slams enforcement delay at Somerset travellers' site
2 outlets11h agoSomerset Council invests £5.3m to reduce SEND plan backlogs
Somerset Council committed £5.3m over two years to reduce education, health and care plan backlogs.
Somerset Council committed £5.3m over two years to reduce education, health and care plan backlogs.
Somerset Council pledged in July to invest £5.3m over the next two years to address backlogs in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The investment aims to deliver rapid improvement.
- Somerset County Gazette: 'Rapid improvement' in Somerset SEND children moving to new schools
- Bridgwater Mercury: 'Rapid improvement' in Somerset SEND children moving to new schools
2 outlets11h agoMan banned from driving after 105mph M5 motorway speeding
James Raby has been banned from driving after speeding at 105mph on the M5 in Somerset.
James Raby has been banned from driving after speeding at 105mph on the M5 in Somerset.
Raby was caught driving at 105mph on the M5 motorway between Taunton and Burnham-on-Sea. He has been banned from the road as a result.
- Bridgwater Mercury: Man who raced along M5 in Somerset at 105mph banned from driving
- Somerset County Gazette: Man who raced along M5 in Somerset at 105mph banned from driving
via Somerset County Gazette11h ago90 officers deployed as rival protests return to Taunton town centre
Taunton protests on Saturday 19 saw 90 officers deployed in the town centre, as Avon and Somerset Police issue an update.
Taunton protests on Saturday 19 saw 90 officers deployed in the town centre, as Avon and Somerset Police issue an update.
- Somerset County Gazette: Taunton protesters feel 'frustration' in latest town centre clash
via Somerset County Gazette11h agoTributes paid to Taunton doctor who founded town's first A&E
Dr Chris Cutting, who died earlier this year, established the town’s first accident and emergency department
Dr Chris Cutting, who died earlier this year, established the town’s first accident and emergency department
- Somerset County Gazette: Tributes paid to Taunton doctor who founded town's first A&E
via Somerset County Gazette11h agoTaunton Brewhouse to close in October unless new funding found
Taunton Brewhouse is set to close on October 31 unless new funding is found, despite Arts Council investment and Taunton council support
Taunton Brewhouse is set to close on October 31 unless new funding is found, despite Arts Council investment and Taunton council support
- Somerset County Gazette: Taunton Brewhouse to close in October unless new funding found
via Somerset Post11h agoChiefs dig deep to give Baxter perfect final test
Exeter edge out Cardiff to ensure welcome boost ahead of season opener against Gloucester
Exeter edge out Cardiff to ensure welcome boost ahead of season opener against Gloucester
via Somerset Post12h agoSaints put on five-star display to see off in-form Holsworthy
The Magpies failed to make the most of plenty of possession against their clinical hosts
The Magpies failed to make the most of plenty of possession against their clinical hosts
via Somerset Post13h agoArgyle up to third after latest victory on the road
Cleverley hails his team as they come from behind to secure 4-2 win at Blackpool
Cleverley hails his team as they come from behind to secure 4-2 win at Blackpool
via SomersetLive13h agoMajor November law change for thousands of UK dog owners
A new law affecting thousands of owners across the UK will come into effect on November 1
A new law affecting thousands of owners across the UK will come into effect on November 1
via BBC Somerset13h agoFA technical director wins Make a Difference Award
Eight awards were handed out to those who go above and beyond to help others across Somerset.
Eight awards were handed out to those who go above and beyond to help others across Somerset.
via SomersetLive14h agoTraditional diet cuts blood sugar, cholesterol, liver fat and inflammation
It has been found to reduce the risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes
It has been found to reduce the risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes
via Somerset Post16h agoClarets endure tough afternoon at promotion hopefuls Penzance
The visitors were looking to continue their recent momentum at Penlee Park
The visitors were looking to continue their recent momentum at Penlee Park
via BBC Somerset16h agoEverything you need to know about carnival season
Clubs spend all year making the carnival carts - here is your guide on where and when to see them.
Clubs spend all year making the carnival carts - here is your guide on where and when to see them.
2 outlets17h agoMartin Lewis warns against certain Christmas gifts
Martin Lewis recommends cash or bank transfers over certain Christmas gifts.
Martin Lewis recommends cash or bank transfers over certain Christmas gifts.
Money expert Martin Lewis has issued a Christmas warning about gift-giving. He suggests that giving cash or transferring money into someone's bank account may be a safer alternative to certain types of gifts.
- Bridgwater Mercury: Martin Lewis issues Christmas warning and flags the gift you should think twice about
- Somerset County Gazette: Martin Lewis issues Christmas warning and flags the gift you should think twice about
via SomersetLive17h agoFormer Somerset pub will be lost forever as new plan approved
It shut almost a year ago but has been deemed "not viable"
It shut almost a year ago but has been deemed "not viable"