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Clerk thief court update
SENTENCING for a woman who stole thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money from two parish councils was delayed today (Thursday, June 28). Victoria Waldron was due before South Somerset Magistrates in Yeovil, having admitted earlier this month to stealing
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Crews called to kitchen fire
FIRE crews from Yeovil and Martock attended a kitchen fire in Martock on Tuesday. The service was called to a report of an activating smoke alarm and smell of burning from the house in Vincent Way. On arrival, the crews found no one was at the property
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Art project nears the end
PREPARATIONS are being made for the end of the two-year long New Eyes arts project in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The project has seen over 20 artists, makers and musicians create new work in the area, with their efforts
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Town views on new pavements
PEOPLE in Ilminster have had their say on the widened pavements in the town's Ditton Street. As reported in the News, Ilminster town councillor, Gordon Childs, told Ilminster Town Council last week he was appalled at the width of the pavements in Ditton
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Barrington day celebrations
BARRINGTON Village will be holding an open day next Saturday, July 7, including a flower festival in recognition of Barrington court's centenary celebrations. Gardens in the village will be open from 10.30am-4.30pm, including live music, a scarecrow
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Police appeal after daylight tool theft
POLICE believe a woman may hold the key to recovering a builder's tool stolen from Ilminster on Tuesday. The orange and white stonecutter, weighing around 10kg, was taken in broad daylight from Ditton Street, near the junction with Market Square, where
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Book sale for church funds
A SALE of new and second hand books will be held to raise funds for Seavington St Michael's Church next Saturday, July 7. The sale, which will also include a bric-a-brac, will be held at 2 Winchester Cottages, Seavington, next to the car park, from 9am
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Cutting speed in Broadway
A LARGE number of people have volunteered to support the setting-up of a Community Speedwatch Group in Broadway. The Parish Newsletter for July said there was widespread concern' about motorists speeding through the village. "This concern has been shown
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Seasonal walks
WALKERS will have the chance to experience the changing seasons in a two walk series at Flaxdrayton Farm near South Petherton. The first walk will take place on Saturday at 3pm, meeting at the yard from 2.45pm, with the second taking place on September
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New beat for heart nurses
PATIENTS in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne suffering from heart rhythm disorders will now receive expert care thanks to the recruitment of a new type of nurse funded by the British Heart Foundation. Jacqui Kemp & Janice Bailey, cardiac nurses with over
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Best foot forward for charity
FUNDRAISERS in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne are being urged to put their best foot forward and help boost the coffers for Marie Curie Cancer Care, The cancer charity is launching its UK Mountain Challenge, where people can tackle varying difficulties
