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More than 500 pay tribute to ex-policeman Sam

More than 500 people attended a celebration of the life of retired police sergeant Sam Smalldon at Somerton.

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Windfall to go towards wedding

A Street couple received an early Christmas present at the weekend. Lizzie Bush and her fiance Przemek Sepinski won the grand cash prize of £2,638 at the Unity Club, Street. They were taking...

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Pupils' gifts bring joy to children

Children at West Pennard Primary School have helped to brighten up Christmas for youngsters throughout the world. The school is taking part in Operation Christmas Child, which sees people...

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Praise for the youngsters who raised £36,000

The "forgotten, well-behaved" youth of Glastonbury were praised at a meeting on Wednesday. In her update to the town's Partners And Communities Together (PACT) and those at the meeting, Sue...

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Parking joy in bid to beat the blues

Traders and shoppers in Shepton Mallet have been given an early Christmas boost to help counter the credit crunch. From next Wednesday every Mendip District Council car park in the town will...

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Startling number of starlings

Startling number of starlings

An estimated one million starlings have already arrived for the winter in mid Somerset – and many more could be on their way....

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Street aims to take Bloom competition by storm

Street in Bloom is planning an all-guns-blazing approach to next year's competition and is calling on all members of the community to get involved. "It was a difficult year for us this...

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Town's skatepark designs unveiled

The design for the new Glastonbury skatepark was unveiled on Monday night at the Somerset Youth Volunteering Network offices in Silver Street. Glastonbury's previous skatepark, next to the...

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New entrance officially opened

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Wells Cathedral's new entrance was officially opened last Wednesday. Visitors were shown around the premises by the cathedral administr...

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Three-star ratings for county council's adult social services

The county's Adult Social Care Services have been given an "excellent" rating for the fourth year running. The three-star rating has been awarded by the Commission for Social Care Inspection...

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Fracas outside pub ended with men shaking hands

A fight between two men outside the Market House pub in Glastonbury ended with Samuel Frost shaking the hand of his opponent and them both slapping each other on the backs. The fracas in...

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Mistake costs all three points

Mistake costs all three points

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Cheddar put together a much-improved performance against a strong Nailsea side that seems to be making strides back towards last season's title-winning standard.

Cheddar started with a new formation in order to try to get the best from their talented players, with an eye on cutting down the goals...

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Cobblers loving life on the road

Wellington 1 Street 2 Street produced one of their best results of the season to date on Saturday as they beat Wellington, who previously held down third spot in the Western League table. ...

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Dollies back on track

Dollies back on track

Glastonbury Town 2 Taunton Blackbrook 0 Glastonbury got themselves back into a winning mode with a 2-0 victory over an in-form Taunton...

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Point for Shepton after dour match stalemate

Point for Shepton after dour match stalemate

Shepton Mallet 0 Keynsham Town 0 Shepton Mallet picked up a useful point at home on Saturday as they held Keynsham Town to a goalless...

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Form found with victory

Form found with victory

East Devon A 2 Mid Somerset 4 Following a couple of poor performances, Mids travelled to East Devon where they have not won for a...

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Bragging rights earned in derby

Bragging rights earned in derby

Shepton Mallet Ladies 1 Cheddar Ladies 2 Cheddar emerged victors in a derby battle that both teams needed to win if they are to avoid...

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Vowles and Ardley on target in two-goal win

Mid Somerset Ladies 2 Taunton Civil Service 1 Mids worked hard for this victory, looking for a win before the Christmas break. With a similar team as the previous week, Mids went out hard...

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Princess Royal visits fair

Agreater emphasis on practical help and advice for livestock farmers and the meat trade will be the hallmark of the Royal Smithfield Christmas Fair when it returns to the Bath and West Showground, near Shepton Mallet.

The fair is being held tomorrow and on Saturday with a wide range of attractions. The Princess Royal will be making a...

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Raffle for switch-on

The official lighting of the Christmas tree on Easton's village green is taking place on Saturday at 5pm. Special guest for the event will be Father Christmas and all children will be given...

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What's happening this month at the city cathedral

There will be a great selection of festive events throughout December at Wells Cathedral. Below are the events, dates, times and details of what people can expect. Thursday, December 4: At...

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