Identity of body found in woodland confirmed

The body of the man found in Little Bradley Woods near Longleat on Tuesday morning has been confirmed as that of popular cinema owner Denis O'Connor.M...

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Corrie star helps woo the crowds

Corrie star helps woo the crowds

Soap star Michelle Keegan mingled with the crowds as Truckfest roared into Somerset. Keegan, who plays Tina McIntyre in Coronation...

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Writer to stand proud among famous faces

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A Somerset writer will be joining famous faces from history as she takes part in a new art project in Trafalgar SquareFrome poet and...

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Frome garden centre falls foul of the credit crunch

One of Frome’s longest trading garden centres will close in September as it becomes yet another victim of the credit crunch.The Pluss Garden centre, on Manor Road, Frome, which is...

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Housing association blasted for ignoring rat problem

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People living in a block of flats in Radstock have blasted social housing provider Somer Housing for not dealing with a rat problem...

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Teenager left traumatised by brutal homophobic attack

Teenager left traumatised by brutal homophobic attack

A gay teenager has told how a five-man homophobic attack has left him traumatised. Jason Saunders, aged 18, was left with a broken nose...

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Sex fiend preyed on village girls

Martyn Coles is led into Taunton Crown Court

Dangerous paedophile Martyn Coles could face an indeterminate jail term after being convicted of 17 offences against six vulnerable...

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Games galore at the mini Olympics

Games galore at the mini Olympics

This year's Mini Olympics held at Millfield, in Street, saw 280 children from 16 schools across mid-Somerset take part. With the forecast thunderstor...

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Strength in depth for firsts

Cheddar 291-2 beat Frome 160 all out by 131 runs The wedding on Saturday of one of Cheddar's finest clubmen, Jeremy Burstow, meant that several key first-team members were missing, and how...

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One to forget for Street

Street 78 all out lost to Chard 235-5 wickets by 157 runs On a stifling afternoon at the Victoria Club, Street lost the toss against Chard and ended up fielding for an uncomfortable 45...

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Beck on form for Shepton

Shepton Mallet 113-1 beat Grendel 2nds 108-9 by 9 wickets On a scorcher of a Saturday, Shepton captain Ben Futcher yet again won the toss and decided to field, opting to put the pressure on...

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Character aplenty in villagers' win

Character aplenty in villagers' win

Horrington 235-5 beat Long Sutton 234 all out by 5 wickets Horrington displayed their fighting character on Saturday as they recovered...

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Rebels fall at final hurdle

Rebels fall at final hurdle

THE Somerset Rebels suffered the heartache of a second successive runners-up spot in the Premier League Pairs Championship, held at a...

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Swim club thrilled with new coach

Swim club thrilled with new coach

Street and District Swimming Club has announce the arrival of new head coach Zoe Baker, the former GB representative from 1992-2004,...

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Curzon Collection is child's play

Children's projectors such as these will be on display during open days at the Curzon Cinema

CINEMA enthusiasts can see the Curzon's exhibition of heritage cinema equipment, which is opening to the public.

Entry is free to get a glimpse of The Curzon Collection at the Clevedon cinema in Old Church Road on Saturday, and Sunday, July 11-12.

Permanent displays of projectors 16mm, 35mm and other film gauges make up part of the...

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Raise a glass to beer and cider festival

People enjoying a previous beer and cider festival at Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club

NAILSEA and Backwell are hosting the 6th annual Beer and Cider Festival, which this year support Children's Hospice South West. More...

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Mango gig line-up named

Mango gig line-up named

A pair of bands will be lining up at Tor Leisure on Friday, July 17, for a special gig organised by Midnight Mango. The Cornish trio 3...

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Festival full of musical delights and class acts

The classical programme for this year's Frome Festival features a host of events to appeal all ages and ears. Mellow marimbas, velvety vibes and delicious drumming with O Duo, featuring Owen...

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ELVIS STILL MY HEART

Elvis Still My Heart, a Frome Festival production from Pretty Good Dance Theatre, which comes to Palairet Hall in Norton St Philip, is a heart wrenching, funny and hopeful tale. Taking a...

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ACOUSTIC PLUS

The Rusticles, Port Erin (pictured) and Ruby Brown team up for a special Frome Festival edition of the Acoustic Plus on Saturday, following the World Food Feast. Broughton Gifford's finest...

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PRAYING FOR THE RAIN

Praying For The Rain will be performing at this year's Frome Festival, on Saturday at 5.30pm during the World Food Feast celebrations. One of the most vibrant and compelling bands on the...

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