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Taunton Priory's story about to be told - 400 years on
It lay forgotten for more than 400 years, but when archaeologists began investigating the site of Taunton Priory they found evidence of past lives, and a possible murder. The fascinating tale of the...
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Somerset Rebels meet Workington Comets for Knockout Cup semi-final place
Somerset Rebels will aim for a place in the semi-finals of the Knockout Cup with two matches in two days against Workington Comets. The Cases Rebels take a break from regular Premier League action and...
View ArticleMasked ball to raise cancer charity funds
A MASKED summer ball in aid of Cancer Research UK will be held at Coxley Vineyard Hotel in August.The ball will take place on Saturday, August 10 from 7.30pm.The Edward Leaker Jazz Machine, a...
View ArticleReturn of popular writing competition
A SEQUEL can be a disappointment after a first book, but organisers of the Mid Somerset Show hope that won't be the case with the return of its popular writing competition, The Harvey Family Cup for...
View ArticleSteam along to special train trip
RAIL enthusiasts are being urged to get a ticket to ride of the annual charter train fundraiser between Bishops Lydeard station and Minehead. The 20 mile journey is a collaboration between the West...
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Open water dangers taught to youngsters
STRODE Swimming Pool gave children from Street the chance to learn about the dangers posed by open water last week.The youngsters were taught water safety skills at Strode Swimming Pool and Fitness...
View ArticleManager gets award for pride in his job
THE site manager at a Street housing development has scooped an award for his workmanship.Kevin White who is overseeing the Houndwood development took a Pride in the Job award from the National...
View Article'Dedicated workers' behind fast growth
THE company behind Glastonbury Leisure Centre has been recognised as one of the UK's 250 fastest growing companies.1610, formerly Somerset Leisure, was created as a leisure trust in 2009 to take over...
View ArticleAusten group foiled by big night
IT is a truth universally acknowledged that historical re-enactors in possession of a town hall must be in want of a car park.That is the view of the Jane Austen Society Europe as they have cancelled...
View ArticleWH Smith worker caught stealing cash
A WOMAN who stole hundreds of pounds from the shop where she worked in Wells has been ordered to carry out 120 hours unpaid work.Kathleen Rabbitts, formerly known as Thompson, was caught red-handed...
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Mystery over bench has been solved
THE mystery of who owns the bench mentioned in last week's Shepton Mallet Journal may have been solved.A keen reader contacted us to say he believes it was donated by Grace Cousins in remembrance of...
View ArticleIdeas for literary works to recreate
NOW that Mr Darcy won't be gracing Wells we've been wracking our brains to think of other authors' fans we can persuade to come here.If you felt like dressing up as Tom Cruise, and are of appropriate...
View ArticleCampaigners lose their battle to save 'historic' grain store
A CAMPAIGN to save a disputed historic site in Shepton Mallet appears to have been lost.Campaigners insist that a building at Field Lodge at Cannards Grave Road is the last known grain store in the...
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Plan to reduce bus service to health park 'a disgrace'
DOCTORS say plans to scrap a new bus service to the Frome Health Park and reduce the regularity of an existing one as "a disgrace".With the opening of the new medical centre in Enos Way at the end of...
View Article£100,000 landmark is hit by skate park appeal
SHEPTON Mallet Skateboard Park appeal has smashed through the £100,000 barrier thanks to a bumper week of fundraising and grant-giving.Two large grants over the weekend amounting to £25,000 – plus...
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A feast of fun amid the Frome festival frenzy
THE Frome Festival is serving up entertainment for all tastes with the annual feast being one of the highlights so far. We have been covering many of the Frome Festival events with reports, pictures...
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Crowds make a splash at successful outdoor pool
SHEPTON Mallet's beloved lido open-air swimming pool is enjoying one of its very best starts to a season.Warm weather, with almost constant sunshine, has brought out the crowds at Shaftgate Avenue.Last...
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Frome woman's anger over blaze death of kittens
A FROME woman has blamed a housing association for the death of her three kittens after a fire at her flat which was caused by faulty electrics.Jasmine Carpenter, of Longleat Close, is devastated after...
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Wacky wheels to get to prom
WELLS Blue prom-goers kept up their school's tradition of finding wacky ways of arriving at their end of year party.Check out our 16-page pull-out featuring great pictures from the Blue School's Year...
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2013 proms – 16-page special pullout
MID-SOMERSET students gave Hollywood A-listers a run for their money as they turned out for their school proms.Students from Wells Blue School, Whitstone School in Shepton Mallet, Ansford Academy,...
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