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Beaminster Tunnel landslip repair delays put reopening date in doubt
Delays mean Dorset County Council will probably miss its target of reopening Beaminster Tunnel by the end of May. Banks near the tunnel collapsed after heavy rain in 2012 killing Somerset couple...
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A303 Dual It! Family of couple who died in crash back campaign
The deaths of a couple on the A303 last year sparked the Western Gazette to call for action to be taken to make the road safer. Our subsequent A303 Dual It! campaign has attracted more than 2,500...
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Glastonbury woman's plea after mobility scooter is stolen
A Glastonbury woman has been left housebound after her mobility scooter was stolen from a bus stop in the town's High Street. The woman – who has asked us not to identify her – had been attending a...
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Wincanton raids 'do not detract from falling crime'
Police in Wincanton believe the net is tightening on local criminals – despite a sudden spate of burglaries. In the last fortnight, Wincanton has seen two reported burglaries and one attempted...
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Jenson Button: New design will make McLaren better for 2013 season
Jenson Button admits that pre-season testing has not gone entirely as he had hoped but believes that his McLaren team have made the right long-term decisions.Whereas some teams have decided to simply...
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Joe Edwards: Loss at Colchester United a reality check for Yeovil Town
Defeat to Colchester United could be the reality check Yeovil Town need to boost their npower League One play-off bid, according to Joe Edwards. The Glovers tumbled 2-0 at the Weston Homes Community...
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Mountain bikes worth £12,000 stolen from Weston-super-Mare rider's home
Four mountain bikes worth around £12,000 have been stolen from a home in Weston-super-Mare. An outbuilding at a home in Worlebury Hill Road was broken into and four bicycles stolen from inside, police...
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Kingsbury May Festival at risk for a second year due to new stallholder charge
A much-loved country fair in Kingsbury Episcopi could be at risk for the second year in a row after a new charge caused stall holders to pull out, an organiser claims. John McGrouther, of the Kingsbury...
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Successful 'super market' could become permanent attraction in Frome
The giant outdoor market that took over Frome town centre on several Sundays last year is set to become a permanent monthly feature.Frome Town Council has revealed ambitious plans to make the Frome...
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James Hildreth: Dave Nosworthy can end Somerset's wait for silverware
James Hildreth has backed new director of cricket Dave Nosworthy to end Somerset's trophy hoodoo.The South African has replaced Brian Rose, who stood down at the end of last season after seven years at...
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Blaze rips through undergrowth near Axbridge
Fire crews have tackled a large fire which ripped through trees and undergrowth near Axbridge.The blaze, at Shute Shelve Hill, measured around 165 square feet at its height and two crews from Cheddar...
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Cattle truck involved in accident near Wincanton
Cows from a cattle trailer had to be released into a nearby field after a collision with another vehicle near Wincanton.The accident happened just before 7am this morning on the A303 Wincanton to...
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Bath Rugby edge out rivals Gloucester in thrilling West Country derby
MATCH REPORT: BATH RUGBY 31 GLOUCESTER 25 Bath Rugby kept their hopes of a top-four finish in the Aviva Premiership alive with victory in a pulsating West Country derby against rivals Gloucester. Tom...
View ArticleFamily and Paul Nicholls racing stables devastated by the death of head lad's...
The son of the head lad at Paul Nicholls' racing stable at Ditcheat has been killed in a car crash in Somerset. Dominic Baker, the 21-year-old son of head lad Clifford Baker died in a road accident on...
View ArticleYeovil vs Tranmere: Upson inspires Glovers to precious win
Soaring Yeovil bounced back from midweek disappointment to earn a 1-0 win over play-off rivals Tranmere.A second half free-kick from Ed Upson ensured the Glovers returned to winning ways after...
View ArticleWellington car parking charge error to benefit hospital patients
An error over festive parking arrangements in Wellington will pay dividends for the community. Taunton Deane Borough Council had agreed to waive parking charges in its car parks in Wellington on four...
View ArticleBath Rugby star's sons rack up £3,200 bill playing iPhone game
A Bath Rugby star has told how his two sons racked up a bill of £3,200 in just a couple of hours playing a game on his iPhone. Sam Vesty's boys, aged six and eight, created their own mini monsters on...
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Suspected stolen machinery worth £20,000 seized in Ilchester raid
More than £20,000 worth of suspected stolen machinery has been seized by police in a raid in Ilchester, Somerset. A trailer stolen from East Lambrook earlier this month was discovered. Police also...
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Mixed reaction to TK Maxx plan for old JJB Sports site in Yeovil
There has been a mixed reaction to news that fashion outlet TK Maxx is to open a new store near Yeovil this autumn. Residents concerned about Yeovil's town centre voiced disappointment on the Western...
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Video: Gary Lineker visits Somerset in search of best Walkers crisps Cheddar...
Romanian horse in your meatballs? Pork in your beef lasagne? Never fear, for at least Walkers can now boast real Somerset Cheddar and real Dorset sour cream as ingredients in its new range of crisps....
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