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Firefighters called to chimney fire near Yeovil
Firefighters were called a village near Yeovil yesterday to reports of a chimney fire.One fire appliance from Castle Cary was mobilised just after 4.30pm to a property in North Cadbury.Crews worked...
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Man dies in hospital 10 days after Taunton bus collision
A man has died in hospital 10 days after he was involved in a collision with a bus in Taunton. Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the incident, which...
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Tunnelling swan rescued after swimming nearly half a mile – underground
A swan was rescued after swimming for almost half a mile – underground. Colin the swan found himself stuck in a grate after entering a subterranean culvert and paddling underneath a busy town centre....
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Wincanton Community Hospital to install X-ray and ultrasound scanner by March
Wincanton Community Hospital's bid to install an X-ray and ultrasound scanner is a step closer to fruition.The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital group has been fundraising tirelessly for the last...
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Somerset CCC twins Craig and Jamie Overton focused on South Africa tour
Somerset bowlers Craig and Jamie Overton are ready to impress in national colours on their upcoming tour of South Africa. The 18-year-old twin brothers fly out to Potchefstroom early next month as part...
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Woman jailed after stealing from elderly people's homes in Weston-super-Mare
A woman who pilfered from elderly people's homes has been jailed for 30 months. Mother-of-three Sophie Davies asked to use the loo and even claimed to be a door-to-door salesman as she distracted...
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Tuesday school closure announcements in Somerset due to snow and ice
Several schools in Somerset are waiting to assess the latest conditions before deciding whether to reopen today. Much of the county had rain overnight, although light dustings of snow have been...
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Weather warning as more snow forecast to fall over Somerset today
Parts of Somerset could see a further 10cm of snow fall this evening. The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for both ice and snow as the region prepares for more winter weather. Outbreaks...
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Royal Marines prepare to leave Helmand and pass baton to Afghans
Rebecca Ricks talks to commandos in Afghanistan about handing over security responsibilities to Afghan forces... For what is likely to be the Royal Marines' last major tour of Helmand, Op Herrick 17 is...
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Smart lemurs learn how to turn thermostat up during cold snap at Tropiquaria Zoo
A group of lemurs have found a crafty way to cope with the current cold snap – by reaching into a heater cage and turning up the thermostat on their own. Staff at Tropiquaria Zoo, in Watchet, Somerset,...
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Fears wind turbine may 'taint' historic waters near Wells Cathedral
Three different proposals for giant wind turbines are blowing up a storm in Somerset – with fears one may threaten the historic spring that bubbles up in one of the county's best-loved gardens. The...
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Somerset Rebels captain Jason Doyle to double up with Birmingham Brummies
Birmingham Brummies have confirmed the signing of Australian ace and Somerset Rebels captain Jason Doyle for the 2013 season. Doyle was part of Elite League title-winning squads in both 2011 with Poole...
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Somerset Rebels to stage Premier League Pairs Championship in 2013
Cases Somerset Rebels will host the Premier League Pairs Championship for the seventh successive year in 2013. The Rebels' Oaktree Arena circuit at Highbridge has firmly established itself as the home...
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Spot checks find standard of south Somerset taxis has deteriorated
Over a third of taxis randomly stopped in south Somerset last month were found to be below standard.Two taxis were taken off the road immediately and three were given delayed prohibition notices by the...
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Take a seat on our Yeovil love sofa for a picture of true romance this...
Love struck couples are being offered the chance to appear in the Western Gazette on Valentine's Day. The newspaper is calling on couples to take a seat on its romantic love sofa and have their picture...
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Somerset's best snowman: Last chance to send us your pictures
The snow has clearly brought out the creative side in This is Somerset visitors over the past few days. Snowmen, snowdogs, snowbabies and even an igloo have already made it into our picture hall of...
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Gritters and snow ploughs ready for action on icy Somerset roads
Gritting teams will be out in force over the next 24 hours to treat Somerset's roads as the region prepares for more winter weather. Met Office severe weather warnings of both snow and ice have been...
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Postman dies trying to free van stuck in Exmoor snow
A postman collapsed and died on his round as he battled to free his van after it became stuck in a snowdrift, near East Anstey, it was reported last night. John Bircham, of Dulverton, Somerset,...
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Heavy snow forecast sees Somerset severe weather warning upgraded
The Met Office has upgraded today's severe weather warning of snow in Somerset. Forecasters are becoming increasingly confident that the region could be hit by heavy snowfall this afternoon and this...
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2.55pm UPDATE: Reports of snow falling in the Bath area on Twitter. No problems for treated roads at this stage. 2.40pm UPDATE; BBC weatherman Ian Fergusson tweets: "Temperature profile increasingly...
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