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Taunton Baseball Club experienced a weekend of highs and lows, with rain interruptions impacting the schedule and mixed outcomes for their two senior squads. On Sunday, July 27, heavy rain cut short a doubleheader against the … Read More

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Rumwell Farm Shop, a family-run business located on the A38 between Taunton and Wellington, is actively addressing food waste and rural hunger by donating surplus fresh produce to the Hemyock Community Fridge. This … Read More

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Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with a contentious revision to city centre bin collection times, sparking outrage among local shopkeepers who warn the change could cost some businesses up to £3,000 … Read More

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Wiltshire is set to welcome its largest new housing development after councillors approved plans for a 2,500-home neighbourhood known as Ashton Park, located southeast of Trowbridge. This ambitious project will include 14 … Read More

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The future of the troubled Somerset regeneration project at the Red Brick Building in Glastonbury remains uncertain after the government extended the deadline to spend all related funds by an additional 12 months. Located on … Read More

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Tensions have flared in Somerset as residents, councillors, and developers clash over persistent flood risks and incomplete infrastructure tied to major housing projects on the town’s outskirts. Central to the controversy is … Read More