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Norris takes aim at rival as teammate pulls clear
GLASTONBURY racer Lando Norris took aim at Max Verstappen’s “crash or don’t pass” driving after he accused the Red Bull driver of deliberately pushing him off the road at the Miami Grand Prix.
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May 08, 2025
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Bernard was one of first to know war in Europe was over
A BRAVE young man from Crewe had one hell of a secret to keep during the Second World War. It was no ordinary secret... but frontline codebreaker Bernard Morgan was no ordinary young man.
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May 08, 2025
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Survey reveals the financial struggles of officers
SEVENTY-FIVE per cent of Avon and Somerset Police officers feel 'worse off' financially now than they were five years ago, and 16% 'never' or 'almost never' have enough money to cover all their essentials.
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May 08, 2025
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Penalty blemishes perfect performance
LOCAL racer William Robinson thought he had completed the per fect weekend in round three of the FAT Karting League Pro Champion ship at Ellough Park.
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May 08, 2025
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Dodging the enemy... and celebrating victory
D-DAY hero Jack Mortimer chuckles as he remembers belting out Moonlight Becomes You in front of hundreds of people during VE Day celebrations overseas.
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May 08, 2025
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Half-century on debut helps success
SOMERSET Women are certainly finding their feet in the revamped Metro Bank One Day Cup as two wins this week has left them on the coattails of early leaders The Blaze before their match last night (Wednesday) at Warwickshire.
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May 08, 2025
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WEED WOES
IT'S TIME TO SHOW THE DOOR TO THOSE UNINVITED SPRING GARDEN GUESTS
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May 08, 2025
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Prison riders to enjoy freedom of open road before a night of lock-in
TWO decommissioned prisons - Shepton Mallet and Shrewsbury - will serve as the start and finish points for a remarkable charity motorbike ride.
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May 08, 2025
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‘Stacey didn’t want to die. She just didn’t know how to live’
A WOMAN who was cleared of murder at a retrial after spending five years in prison “didn’t want to die but didn’t know how to live”, an inquest into her death has heard.
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May 08, 2025
Wells Journal
How to choose the right cover for your holiday
WITHOUT THE RIGHT INSURANCE, YOUR TRIP COULD TURN INTO A COSTLY AFFAIR, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER
3 min |
May 08, 2025
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Accident pupils severely burned
THREE pupils from Millfield School have been left with severe burns and require surgery after being electrocuted by overhead cables.
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May 08, 2025
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Henry's near miss just before the end
A WAR veteran whose ship was narrowly missed by a torpedo just days before VE Day says he is frightened, as he can see a world war erupting once again.
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May 08, 2025
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Mixed results for Mendip sides in the Avalon League
THE Avalon C Team registered a 3-2 success over Fosseway, with wins for Malcolm Srawley & Craig Robertson, Chris Butland & Tony Logan and Gary Quin & Rob Richardson.
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May 08, 2025
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Beware summer swindles: My guide to the latest cons
If there's one subject that drives people mad, it's scammers.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
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World accolade for local restaurant
ALOCAL restaurant has been named among the world’s best.
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May 08, 2025
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Pair selected to represent league in overseas event
THE Bank Holiday weekend saw both of Taunton Baseball Club's sides take to the diamond in the South West & Wales Baseball League, alongside an international sojourn for a couple of the players.
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May 08, 2025
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How to get your kitchen cooking
SAM WYLIE-HARRIS shares some kitchen know-how for upgrading your space to make it stylish and functional
3 min |
May 08, 2025
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Let's talk about MS: speaking out to help campaign
ALOCAL man has spoken out about his experience living with multiple sclerosis (MS) after years of keeping it private, in support of a national awareness campaign.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
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Chili take control of title race after crucial success
CHILCOMPTON Sports took a big step towards the Premier Division title with a 2-0 win at previous leaders Ilminster Town.
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May 01, 2025
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Nicholls vows to return stronger after century miss
FOR many trainers, ending the season with 99 winners and over £2.5million in prize-money would be a job well done - but Paul Nicholls is gunning to come back stronger.
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May 01, 2025
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ON A ROLL
Brighten your home for summer with striking paint effects, suggests SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
2 min |
May 01, 2025
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Big drop in bus routes in five years
THE number of bus routes across the South West has plummeted by almost half over the past five years, with over 1,000 routes slashed, data commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
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Plans to relocate city’s rugby club ‘could foster a sense of local pride’
WELLS Rugby Club could relocate to a new site on the western edge of the city to make room for 106 new homes.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
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Hoping for a repeat of maiden victory
FOLLOWING its break at the weekend, Formula One returns with the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
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'Councillors and MPs put right' by fighter for justice
TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved Somerset grandmother who 'put councillors and MPs right' Marlene Masters-Harding died peacefully at the age of 87 after a life of passion for truth and justice.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
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Marathon success for Webb
ATHLETICS
2 min |
May 01, 2025
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Starting with mixed results
SOMERSET Women have begun their historic new campaign with mixed results in the Metro Ban One Day Cup.
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May 01, 2025
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'Local tourism at a tipping point'
THE leader of the Liberal Democrats has said that tourism is the lifeblood of many communities across the South West. But he warned the cost of living crisis has reduced footfall and left basic running costs spiralling out of control.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
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Collapse leaves Somerset still chasing their first win
CHAMPIONS Surrey recorded their first win of the season in emphatic style, beating Somerset by eight wickets at the Kia Oval.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
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Green means clean with wetlands project acting as a fertiliser filter
A SPLASH of innovation is set to clean up the Somerset Levels, with a £5 million wetlands project aiming to filter out farm fertilisers the natural way - no chemicals, just clever plant-ing.
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