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27-year-old sentenced after being found with stolen tractor
A MAN from Somerset has been sentenced in connection with the handling of a stolen tractor and trailers. Charlie Hughes, of Fosse Way in Ilchester, was arrested along with two others on August 25 2021 after officers from Avon and Somerset Police's
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'We will rebuild Britain' - Keir Starmer addresses nation for first time as PM
Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer has addressed the public for the first time as Prime Minister of the UK, saying "we need to move forward together." Speaking in Downing Street this afternoon, where he was greeted with applause, he said
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'This is a difficult day' - Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street statement as PM
Rishi Sunak apologised to the country following a landslide Conservative defeat in the 2024 general election, describing it as a "difficult day". Labour swept to victory, having claimed 412 seats at the time of writing with just two left to declare
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'A reset moment for British Agriculture': NFU keen to work with new Government
The NFU in England and Wales have issued a statement explaining they are keen to work with the incoming Labour Government. The Union said they are looking forward to working with the new government to help deliver its missions for Britain by boosting
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Arson suspected after large barn destroyed by fire
POLICE are investigating a suspected arson after a large fire in the Newquay area destroyed a barn. Fire Control received the first of thirty-nine 999 calls reporting a large fire in the Treloggan area of Newquay at around 7.33pm on Wednesday,
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Protesters in battle to block 'ludicrous' solar farm at iconic landmark
Villagers have staged a protest against a proposed 70-acre solar farm which they fear will “deface” an iconic landmark. Last month a planning application was submitted for the construction of a 15MW solar farm on the edge of Potterne, at land known
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Wildlife presenter backs anti-hunting protest
A BBC wildlife presenter has backed a Dorchester protest against illegal hunting. Local wildlife campaigners will return to South Street on July, Saturday, July 13, to march through the town to protest against what it claims is the start of the
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Somerset woman is heading to 2024 Paris Olympics
WITH less than one month to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics, one Somerset business woman is preparing to head to the event. Emma Cornish of Elite Equine Care near Taunton is getting ready to head out to the Palace of Versailles where the equestrian
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More than 70 new homes approved in growing town
MORE than 70 new homes will be built on the edge of a small Somerset town following a vote by local councillors. Lone Star Property LLP secured outline planning permission from Somerset West and Taunton Council in April 2020 to deliver up to 71