Teenager in hospital following Taunton assault

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A teenage boy is in hospital with "potentially life-changing injuries" following an assault, police say.The incident happened in Priorswood Place in Taunton, Somerset, at about 17:50 GMT on Monday, Avon and Somerset Police said.The force said a boy in his mid-teens and an 18-year-old man remained in custody after being arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.Neighbourhood Insp Steve Jones said the teenager in hospital was in a stable condition. He appealed for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or…

Erin Osborne: Former Australia spinner named Somerset Women head coach

Post published:November 25, 2025
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In 2023, Osborne became head coach of the club - which she had captained during her playing career - and moved up to their female programme lead earlier this year."Erin was the standout candidate for the position, and her knowledge and experience, aligned with her drive to succeed, really resonated with the panel, and will stand the club in good stead moving forward," said Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry."Her coaching path to date has seen Erin gain…

The Somerset man with an eye for gold

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Stephen Goldsmith has polished some of the biggest cups and trophies in the world. Source link

Live in Somerset concerts in doubt after ‘clerical error’

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A music festival which usually takes place over several days in the summer is now in doubt after a "clerical error", organisers have said.Live In Somerset usually takes in Vivary Park in Taunton every summer, hosting the likes of Busted, Status Quo and Sophie Ellis Bextor.However, organisers LCC Live said they have been unable to book the venue for the August Bank Holiday weekend, and now need to find an alternative.It comes as a new 80s-themed event, run…

Vitality Blast fixtures: Somerset start title defence with rematch of 2025 final against Hampshire

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Men's Vitality T20 BlastNorth Group: Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Durham, Yorkshire, LeicestershireCentral Group: Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire Bears, Somerset, Glamorgan, WorcestershireSouth Group: Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Middlesex, Essex, HampshireVitality Blast Women's Competition (Tier 1): Warwickshire Bears, Durham, Essex, Hampshire Hawks, Lancashire Thunder, Somerset, Surrey, The Blaze, Yorkshire.Vitality Blast Women's League 2 (Tier 2): Derbyshire Falcons, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Kent, Leicestershire Foxes, Middlesex, Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Sussex Sharks, Worcestershire Rapids. Source link

Burnham-on-Sea defibrillator paid for by heart attack survivor

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A man from Somerset has paid for a defibrillator for his neighbourhood after discovering a lack of them in the area.Dennis Wood, 80, from Burnham-on-Sea, had a heart attack in 2016 and wanted to see where his nearest machine was just in case.He said: "I just thought why not get ahead and purchase a defibrillator? Everyone was so thankful in our street."I have a weaker heart than most so I thought, the more defibs in the area, the…

Work on new Bridgwater primary school to start in the spring

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Work on a new primary school is to start in spring next year in an area where new housing developments are increasing the demand for school places.Somerset Council confirmed in March that a new £7.7m primary school would be built between Bridgwater and North Petherton as part of the Wilstock Village Development.It has now formally approved the new school, which will provide space for 210 students alongside a 40-space nursery. At the moment, families living in one of…

Spoof art award finalists announced

Post published:November 24, 2025
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The organisers of a spoof of the prestigious Turner Prize art award have confirmed this year's finalists. The competition celebrates the most ridiculous or rubbish piece of art using the least amount of effort possible and gets entries from all over the world. The winner of the 27th competition will get a turnip impaled on a rusty 6 inch nail. Judging will take place on December 2 at The New Inn in Wedmore, Somerset.This year organisers also auctioned…

Riley Meredith: Seamer to return to Somerset for third spell for 2026 Blast

Post published:November 24, 2025
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Australian seam bowler Riley Meredith will return to Somerset for a third time in 2026 for the Vitality Blast campaign.The 29-year-old was the top wicket-taker in the competition this season with 28 wickets in 14 matches as Somerset clinched their third Blast title, having also been part of the side that reached the final in 2024.Meredith follows South African all-rounder Migael Pretorious, teenage all-rounder Archie Vaughan and spin bowler Jack Leach to agree new terms with the club…

Minehead pensioner, 77, has £10,000 in cash stolen in burglary

Post published:November 24, 2025
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A 77-year-old woman has had £10,000 in cash stolen from her home during a burglary.Avon and Somerset Police said the theft happened on Glenmore Road in Minehead, Somerset, between 18:40 to 19:00 GMT on Friday 21 November.The woman disturbed two men in her home, both describe as wearing dark clothing. One was about 6ft tall, and wearing a face covering with yellow on it.Police have appealed for anyone in the area with CCTV or doorbell camera footage to…

UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says

Post published:November 24, 2025
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Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesHinkley Point C in Somerset is under constructionThe UK has become the "most expensive place in the world" to build nuclear power plants, according to a government review which criticises "overly complex" bureaucracy around the sector.The report, which was commissioned by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, calls for a "one-stop shop" for nuclear decisions. A "radical reset" of the rules around nuclear power could save Britain "tens of billions" in costs and reverse the industry's…

New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer

Post published:November 24, 2025
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Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus. Girls vaccinated before the age of 16 were found to be 80% less likely to develop cervical cancer. The reviews also confirm that HPV vaccines are only likely to cause minor, transient side effects such as a sore arm. The reviews were supported by…