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CALIFORNIA SCHEMING...
ONE of the many beautiful sights in the spring garden is a ceanothus in full bloom. Also known as Californian lilac, it has vivid blue pom-pom like flowers.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Give a second life to broken items
A REPAIR cafe featuring Fixy Van for phone and laptop donations is taking place this Saturday (April 26) at Wedmore Village Hall - bring your
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
'One of best places to stay for under £150'
A hotel in Somerset has been recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to stay for under £150 a night. The Manor House Inn, located in Ditcheat, near Bruton, has earned this accolade from the Sunday Times following its acquisition by the Chickpea Group in March 2024.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Rooms with glorious views
MICHELIN-STARRED Osip will be opening four rooms above its restaurant from June 2025.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Politicians waste no time in taking care of overflowing bin themselves
THERE is nothing like getting the job done yourself.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
William strengthens lead
LOCAL racer William Robinson competed in the second round of the Pro Championship with the FAT Karting League over the weekend in the dramatic setting of Rowrah, Cumbria.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Trio to further experience
SOMERSET Women’s Olivia Barnes, Jess Hazell and Erin Vukusic will each spend time on loan, dual-registered with other counties over the coming weeks.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Cobden among the best
LYDFORD on Fosse jockey Harry Cobden has been one of the most successful jockeys competing in the UK.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
How new laws should put an end to nasty hidden fees
Finally some good news! Shopping online is about to get much easier thanks to a ban on 'drip pricing'.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Vital work shores up the gate that protects us from threat of flooding
A VITAL flood defence gate has been given a multi-million-pound makeover, as Dunball Sluice is reengineered to stand strong for another quarter of a century - keeping the Somerset Levels and Moors high and dry.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
'One of best places to stay for under £150′
A hotel in Somerset has been recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to stay for under £150 a night, The Manor House Inn, located in Ditcheat, near Bruton, has earned this accolade from the Sunday Times following its acquisition by the Chickpea Group in March 2024.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Project aims to thank carers for their work
MAKE the Sunshine is a not-for-profit community interest company based in Shepton Mallet with a mission to bring the community together through hope, joy and connection.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Shining examples
Interior designers tell LISA SALMON that silver and chrome can look good everywhere in the home, not just in kitchens and bathrooms
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
'Don't let's sleepwalk into fascism'
A RALLY for community solidarity is taking place this Saturday (April 26) at Market Cross, Glastonbury, organised by Community Solidarity Glastonbury in conjunction with Glastonbury Independent Alliance.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Fear for safety sparks call for road crossing
TOURISTS and residents are risking life and limb just to get to Tesco or the town centre on foot or by bike in Glastonbury.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Initiative to improve hearing services access aims to lift isolation
A NEW initiative is tuning up support for thousands of older people in Somerset living with hearing loss, as the NHS joins forces with a national deafness charity to improve access to services in care homes.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Dickson stays strong to earn rain-affected draw
SOMERSET batter Sean Dickson scored an unbeaten 77 as his side drew with Hampshire in the Rothesay County Championship.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Mayor brings new season in
CITY of Wells Bowling Club opened their 2025 season recently and were pleased to welcome Wells Mayor, Cllr Jasmine Browne.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
A show of appreciation for compassionate efforts of staff
Residents, families, friends and the team at St Benedict's Nursing Home in Glastonbury have been coming together as part of April's nationwide Celebrating Social Care campaign to demonstrate their appreciation of the love and effort that staff there put into every working day.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Concern that town hall lift is not up to the job
GLASTONBURY’S lift is fast becoming a let-down, with concerns mounting over repeated repair delays which continue to leave councillors and visitors - particularly the elderly - facing a big climb.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
From the cruel blow of diagnosis to marathon effort in mum's memory
A SOMERSET man has embarked on the “ultimate test” after his life was turned upside down in just an hour.
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April 24, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Qualifying mistakes are proving costly for Norris
LANDO Norris admits his qualifying mistakes are costing him after he surrendered the lead of the drivers' championship to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
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