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Swimming star Charlie Attwood going for European medals
Somerset swimming sensation Charlie Attwood is hoping to bring home medals from the European Youth Olympic Festival, which is taking place in the Dutch city of Utrecht from July 14-18. The 15-year-old...
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Farmers need all the support we can give them
David Warburton, Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate for Somerton and FromeAS many people will know, I have met with those on all sides of the debate about how best to stem the tide of...
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Amber heatwave warning issued in Dorset and Somerset
A HEATWAVE warning has been issued for Dorset and Somerset - with a 90 per cent chance of heatwave conditions today. A level three amber alert has been issued by the Met Office - with residents...
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Heatwave: why milk goes off in the fridge before expiry
MILK seems to be going off faster than usual during the Somerset sizzler despite being kept in the fridge. A growing complaint, but why is it happening if its kept in the cool box? Simon Bates of Dairy...
View ArticleMidsomer Norton Post Office to open longer as part of modernisation
Longer opening hours and a more customer-friendly environment are promised with a revamp of Midsomer Norton Post Office.Work will start on upgrading the High Street office on Thursday, August 8, and go...
View ArticleRadstock Town Council delays response to regeneration plans
Radstock Town Council has delayed commenting on town centre regeneration plans to give more time to establish what local people think of the scheme.Councillors were due to discuss the Norton Radstock...
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New sign tidies up entrance to Midsomer Enterprise Park
A sign has been installed on Radstock Road to help improve the look of the entrance to Midsomer Enterprise Park.Where there was once a multitude of signs which were untidy and confusing for visitors, a...
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Parish puts proposals for solar farm firmly in dark
KILMERSDON Parish Council has given a resounding "no" to proposals to site nearly 20,000 solar panels on 35 acres of farm land in the conservation village.The planning application is for a solar farm...
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Super heroes tackle cancer at shop
SUPER heroes Batwoman, Catwoman, Bane and Robin – alias staff at the Card Factory in Scott Road, Frome – served surprised customers and raised money for charity.The comic book characters were Jessica...
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Rescue centre looking for a someone to give a home to an eagle owl, lambs and...
THE Somerset Standard has joined forces with Spering Court Animal Rescue Centre in Buckland Down to help rehome some of its rescue animals.The centre is run by Roy Steggles and his wife Linda.Mr...
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Law change plea by dog owner injured in Wincanton attack
DOG owner Roger Loader is calling for a change in the law after his collie cross nearly died in an attack near his Wincanton home. Mr Loader said two big loose dogs mounted a vicious attack on his pet,...
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Planning inspector suspends South Somerset public enquiry
A planning inspector appointed to examine a planning blueprint for new homes and businesses in south Somerset has agreed to suspend a public inquiry. Government inspector David Hogger wrote to South...
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Motorcyclist's bike 'burst into flames' after fatal Crewkerne crash
Police have confirmed that a traffic collision in Crewkerne this morning resulted in the death of a male biker.Crews responded to reports of a motorcyclist involved in a crash with a property wall and...
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Unattended cooking causes Yeovil fire
FIRE crews were called to a building fire in Yeovil yesterday after cooking was left unattended. Two appliances from Yeovil attended the property at St Michaels Avenue shortly after 6.50pm where crews...
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Police appeal after child hit by an egg in Yeovil
Police are appealing for information after a child was hit by an egg thrown from a van in Yeovil. Officers said between 2.30pm and 4pm on Wednesday a white van was driving in the area of St John's road...
View ArticleWest's tinder-dry countryside at risk as heatwave continues
The West is braced for an outbreak of wildfires as the region continues to swelter in the longest heatwave for seven years – with the Met Office warning farmers to beware a tinderbox countryside....
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Outdoor drinkers will face zero tolerance warn police
WINCANTON'S neighbourhood beat manager has warned that police will adopt a "zero tolerance" policy on illegal drinking in the town. Police have reminded residents that the town's no-drinking zone is...
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Snap up a blooming great prize
WARM weather makes gardens and parks ever popular and the floral displays there provide photo opportunities for our amateur cameramen and women.They can then enter their pictures in the Mendip In Bloom...
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Fun-filled fair brings in £1,480
VALLIS School Associations (VSA) has recently enjoyed its summer fair, raising £1,480.The event was officially opened by the winner of a design fair poster competition, six-year-old Jasmine.The...
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Pupils get dressed up for charity
Staff and pupils at schools, businesses and other organisations in north east Somerset dressed up to raise money for charity.A character day event was organised by Neil and Nicky Halford, whose...
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