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Council calls for tax reform as productivity plan is ratified
Somerset councillors have called for long-term financial settlements and reform of council tax to ensure local residents can receive public services in the most efficient and effective manner. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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'Drunk people left naked' in custody cells, new report says
INTOXICATED detainees “at risk of self-harm” were sometimes left naked in their cells after officers removed their clothing, according to a report. Avon and Somerset Police said it has taken “immediate action” after inspectors found too few checks
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Motorcycle seized by police after being ridden on public footpath
YEOVIL Neighbourhood officers confiscated a motorcycle that was being ridden without insurance last Wednesday (July 17). The officers attended a report of a group of individuals riding an off-road motorbike along a public footpath in Ninesprings
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Taxpayers to shell out extra £47 m to have bins collected
Somerset taxpayers will have to shell out an extra £47m to ensure their bins are collected for the next six years. Suez’s contract with the then-Somerset Waste Partnership (which brought together Somerset County Council and the four district councils
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Crowdfunder launched for Chard man missing in Sardinia
A CROWDFUNDING page has launched to raise money for a man from Chard who has gone missing in Italy. The appeal for Michael Frison was published last Friday (July 19) via GoFundMe, and it has already raised £2,210 from a target of £2,000 as of today
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Date announced for Crewkerne Charter Fair and Sunday Market
Crewkerne Rotary Club is holding a Charter Fair and Sunday Street Market from September 6-8. The Rotary events will transform Crewkerne’s town centre into a fairground and market place in a tradition dating back to Saxon times. Edward Danter
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Full list of every Carpetright store set to close following administration
Carpetright has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi but will shut more than 200 stores and cut more than 1,000 jobs. It was announced on Monday that the flooring retailer Tapi had agreed to buy 54 Carpetright stores, two warehouses, the
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UK rents hit record high with average costing tenants £1,314 per month
The average rent being asked outside London has hit a new record of £1,314 per month, with each property typically receiving 17 inquiries from prospective tenants, according to a website. A year ago, the average monthly advertised rent across Britain
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Church raising funds for the repair of its vandalised windows
St Mary's Church in Chard is holding a concert in August, to raise funds for the repair of their vandalised church windows. Taking place on Saturday August 3 from 7pm. Entry is by donation, a suggested amount of £5.00. Featuring at the concert
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Pair to continue coaching reserves for the new season
The joint managers of the Ilminster Town Reserves team will continue in their roles this season, the club has announced. Mark Stoodley and Darryl Sunnick stepped into the role towards the end of last season alongside their roles as managers of
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High-scoring pre-season victories for Chard Town teams
Chard Town Reserves continued their preparations for the new season with a resounding 7-0 win over Yeovil and District side Tor FC on Friday (July 19). Chard were ahead on 10 minutes at Zembard Lane when Jamie Crouch scored and went into the break
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Ilminster in convincing T20 win as Saturday cricket is washed out
Ilminster Cricket Club’s Twenty20 side trashed Yeovil on Sunday (July 21) to make it two wins in a row for the side. Having won the toss, Ilminster elected to bat first up and they were fully rewarded for their decision. The first wicket didn