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Somerset

Finest food and drink in West put to the test at Taste of the West competition

Friday, August 13, 2010

Chilli fudge, orange blossom chocolate and cream tea ice cream are just some of the tastebud tantalising entries into this year's Taste of the West...

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'It's madness to force us to convert barn into homes'

Friday, August 13, 2010

A retired couple who want to sell their £800,000 home have been told to convert their barn into 'affordable housing' before it can be sold....

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Staff get awards nod

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Somerset Care staff from across the South West have been honoured at a ceremony at Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford. Elaine Lewis from...

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Peter McGahan: China: A spent investment story

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Is China a spent investment story or do you feel it's a place to be investing your money. In 2008 I sold out of China and Asia, for that matter and...

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Bus passes will help students travel for £1 a day

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Students will benefit from cheaper bus travel, enabling them to ride for the equivalent of just over £1 per day from the beginning of term. Devon...

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Speak out about Tesco

Thursday, August 12, 2010

There are just a few more days to have your say on the proposed Tesco store on the outskirts of Glastonbury. Comments on the development – a...

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Thrown out: Controversial bid for 500 homes on green belt land

Thursday, August 12, 2010

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build hundreds of new homes on green belt land in Failand have been thrown out by the Government. The Secretary of State for...

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Fundraising at the farm raises £5k

Thursday, August 12, 2010

A charity fundraising event held at North Brook Farm in Catcott has helped to raise more than £5,000 for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance....

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'Complete and utter waste of money' business sign blitz

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Business people are furious at being told to take down advertising signs after a recent blitz in the Cheddar Valley. One of the last strawberry...

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Prize is Rifleman's target

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Staff at a central Somerset hostelry are celebrating after being named the Best Live Music Pub in the West. The Rifleman's Arms in Glastonbury will...

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