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The BBC TV licence fee is set to rise from £174.50 to £180 starting 1 April 2026, marking an increase of £5.50 per year. This translates to an extra 46p per month, raising the monthly cost to £15. This hike has drawn … Read More

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Avon and Somerset Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying a man connected to a restaurant window smashing in Taunton. The incident occurred at approximately 6:45 pm on Friday, January 30, on Staplegrove … Read More

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Taunton Town Council is facing significant extra costs after discovering that dozens of newly installed removable bollards are too short to meet safety and accessibility standards. These bollards were intended to block … Read More

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A nutrition expert has unveiled an easy 10-minute method to transform everyday vegetables into “anti-cancer” powerhouses. This simple technique not only enhances the cancer-fighting properties of certain veggies … Read More

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As more heavy rain moves into Somerset, several areas are expected to experience flooding. Residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions as water levels rise. The local authorities have issued warnings … Read More

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Children’s social care team managers and deputy managers at Bath and North East Somerset Council have voted overwhelmingly to strike in response to pay regrading that critics say has left morale “shot to bits.” In … Read More