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A big thank you to volunteers
As part of their celebration of club volunteers for Volunteers Week, the Jewson Western League have showcased volunteers from Radstock Town, Paulton Rovers and Welton Rovers.
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June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
Squad shaping up for new campaign
There have been plenty of comings and goings at Frome Town as they look to begin their quest for promotion back into the Southern League Premier Division South.
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June 05, 2025
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Call to prioritise locals for housing
Somerset councillors have clashed over the role of asylum seekers in a heated debate on the county’s housing crisis.
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June 05, 2025
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Dog owners asked to tell their tales
The Dogs Trust is giving people in the South West the chance to share their stories about the vital role that dogs play in their lives.
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June 05, 2025
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First peek at park's playful squirrel kits
Doorbell cameras catching mischievous young creatures furtively slithering up a tree is rarely good news for stately home owners.
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June 05, 2025
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NETBALL Destiny in own hands in finale
Team Bath Netball will go into the last match of the inaugural NXT Gen League season with their destiny in their own hands after strengthening their grip on second spot with an excellent 50-36 away win at Manchester Thunder.
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June 05, 2025
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Edney blooms with trophy win
The Flower Centenary Trophy saw 124 men take part at Mendip Golf Club.
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June 05, 2025
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cricket, golf and netball Smeed to the fore in perfect start to Blast
Will Smeed made light work of Essex’s meagre total on Sunday as 2024runners-up Somerset made it two wins from two to begin their Men's Vitality Blast campaign.
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June 05, 2025
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High street branches 'thriving' - Nationwide
Nationwide Building Society has said its bank branches are “thriving” with more customers coming through the doors over the past year as rival banks slash their high street network.
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June 05, 2025
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Pet owners warned after woman fined over £800
Cat and dog owners are being warned to do one simple task - or face a fine of hundreds of pounds.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
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GERANIUM MANIA
YOU'LL BE SPOILED FOR CHOICE WITH THESE EASY, VERSATILE, BOLD BEAUTIES
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June 05, 2025
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Turnaround for operator is 'blueprint for our railways'
A train operator renational-ised two years ago has performed a “remarkable turnaround”, the rail minister said.
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June 05, 2025
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Minister heads to the West to hear farmers' concerns
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee chair Alistair Carmichael MP has visited Somerset to hear directly from local farmers about the realities of sustainable agriculture and the growing strain of new government regulations.
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June 05, 2025
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Walking opens up array of social and medical benefits
A Somerset company has created innovative walking trails that aim to attract people from around the world.
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June 05, 2025
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'Worst road' transformed in net zero trial
A street once dubbed the “worst road in Chippenham” has become one of the first in the UK repaired to ‘zero’ standards.
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June 05, 2025
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Celebrating the county's finest
This year's Royal Bath and West Show once again brought animal magic and a host of stands for the crowds to enjoy, writes Rosie Sage.
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June 05, 2025
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Kick-off for uni’s 3G pitch that breaks new ground
The University of Bath has unveiled the UK's first fully recyclable 3G pitch.
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June 05, 2025
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Difficult start to Blast campaign for Women
Esmae MacGregor claimed career-best T20 figures as Essex's bowlers ripped through the Somerset batting line-up to secure their side’s first win of the Women’s Vitality Blast at Chelmsford on Sunday.
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June 05, 2025
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Dramatic weekend sees Timsbury enjoy best day of the season so far
In a weekend full of drama, Timsbury enjoyed its best day of the season with another nail-biting win for the first team, a thrilling run-chase for the second side, and an amazing fightback from the third team to claim an exciting tie.
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June 05, 2025
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Success for students across Welsh border
Midsomer Norton TAGB Taekwondo enjoyed a fantastic Welsh Taekwondo National Championships which took place in Cardiff in May.
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June 05, 2025
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Hot summer being forecast after record spring sunshine
It is twice as likely that the summer will be hot across the UK this year, the Met Office has predicted as the forecasting body also warned of an increased risk of heatwaves.
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June 05, 2025
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Comedian Bill joins campaign for swift action
A display highlighting the dramatic decline of swifts and how households can help the \"symbol of summer skies\" will feature at this year's Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.
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June 05, 2025
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Norton complete perfect first month
Midsomer Norton completed a perfect opening month to the West of England Premier League Prem 2 Bristol/Som season with a five-wicket success over visiting Old Bristolians Westbury.
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June 05, 2025
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Banned MP Norris using proxy vote
MP Dan Norris has begun using a proxy vote in Parliament to vote on laws while banned from the parliamentary estate.
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June 05, 2025
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'Amazing' cash boost to help campaigners step up a gear
Frome Community Bike Project has made an “astonishing” donation to a campaign that seeks to extend the local cycle path network.
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May 29, 2025
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Pair two clear to win Captain's Trophy
The Captains Trophy at Mendip Golf Club saw 47 pairs take part, with Wayne Dryburgh & Omar Aziz coming out on top with a fine nett 58. Richard Clifford & Cliff Hall were two behind in second, with Lee Callow & Danny Durbin third on 61 after countback from Martin Stephens & Mark Necker.
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May 29, 2025
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Your chance to get a taste of farming life
The Royal Bath and West Show opened yesterday and one of its most popular attractions, Lakeside Farm, is once again set to offer a hands-on taste of rural life.
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May 29, 2025
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Riders enjoy experiences
As part of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials, there is an event-ing championship for amateur eventers on their horses, and even some ponies who qualified at various events during the year.
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May 29, 2025
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Star's childhood toys fetch stellar £5k for school
Comedian Stephen Merchant's childhood Star Wars toys have been sold for more than £5,000 to help raise money for a local school.
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May 29, 2025
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Big response to aid plea after football coach's holiday fall
Friends and family of a Somerset dad-of-two left stranded abroad after a terrible accident have been 'blown away' by the response to an appeal for help.
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