TAKING PART: Head chef of The Luttrell Arms in Dunster, Barrie Tucker, who will be leading the launch of the Exmoor Food Festival with a stunning menu Originally the idea of Exmoor chef Andrew Dixon, the event is now organised by Elke Winzer who is also behind Exmoor4all and the Exmoor Markets which take place regularly at Tesco ‘s Minehead and other locations around Exmoor. The Dunster Food Festival will be the grand finale on the Exmoor Food Fest on the last weekend in February.
Month: January 2017
LETTER: Changes are for the good of Taunton – not politcal capital
Firstly, I will gladly join with her in praising the tremendous work of Open Door, Taunton Association for the Homeless and the Taunton Food Bank, but it is unfortunate these hard-working organisations are used for political capital. Cllr Smith talks about charity beginning at home, well, perhaps if she and the rest of the Liberal Democrats stopped putting Taunton down at every opportunity the true picture would emerge.
Putin expresses condolences to Netanyahu over deadly Jerusalem truck attack
News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday expressed his condolences to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the deadly truck-ramming attack in Jerusalem, Kremlin’s press service said, Sputnik reported. Earlier in the day, a truck rammed into a group of soldiers getting off a bus in Jerusalem.
PICTURES: Classic car enthusiasts enjoy a grand day out at Bicester Heritage
Classic car enthusiasts pulled up in droves at a former RAF base in Launton this weekend for the first Sunday Scramble of the year. A gleaming array of vintage vehicles filled the grounds of Bicester Heritage as the newly-refurbished site opened its workshops, showrooms and buildings to the public.
Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha sets up winner on Ivory Coast…
Wilfried Zaha came off the bench to provide the decisive cross on his Ivory Coast debut as they beat Sweden 2-1 in their African Cup of Nations warm-up friendly. Having been snubbed by Roy Hodgson, current Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce, and then Gareth Southgate, Zaha switched allegiance to the country of his birth – Ivory Coast – and was called up to their squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.
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In the wake of the shooting that left five people dead and at least six others injured in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, more information is coming out about the shooter’s alleged criminal history.
Palestinian truck attack kills four Israelis in Jerusalem
A Palestinian rammed his truck into a group of Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem on Sunday, killing four soldiers and wounding 17 others in one of the deadliest attacks of a more than yearlong campaign of violence. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the driver was a supporter of the Islamic State group, and suggested the attack was inspired by similar assaults in Europe, without providing any evidence.
Iran’s ex-president Rafsanjani dies: Agencies
Former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani died in hospital on Sunday after suffering a heart attack, the ISNA and Fars news agencies reported. He was a pivotal figure in the foundation of the Islamic republic in 1979, and served as president from 1989 to 1997.
Gender row Olympic athlete Caster Semenya beams as she marries…
The 800m gold medalist, of South Africa, tied the knot with her long-term partner, Violet Raseboya, in a beautiful white wedding yesterday. The union took place on her 26th birthday – and more than a year after she and Raseboya had a traditional wedding in December 2015.
Queen Elizabeth II attends church after missing 2 weeks
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in a car with Prince Philip, arrives to attend the morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England, Sunday Jan. 8, 2017. The 90-year-old British monarch was applauded by well-wishers as she arrived by car at St. Mary Magdalene Church in eastern England.
The Latest: Hamas praises deadly truck attack in Jerusalem
The Palestinian Hamas movement is praising a truck-ramming attack in Jerusalem that killed four Israelis, but does not claim responsibility. Hamas spokesman Abdul-Latif Qanou called it a “heroic” act and encouraged other Palestinians to do the same and “escalate the resistance.”
Truck strikes Israeli soldiers as they leave bus, killing 4
A truck rammed into a group of Israeli soldiers who were disembarking from a bus in Jerusalem Sunday, killing four people and wounding 15 others, Israeli police and rescue services said. Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said the truck veered off course and rammed into the group.
Breaking Warning after two men try to force their way into terrified woman’s car
A PEMBROKESHIRE woman has warned other drivers to be vigilant following a frightening incident on a dark county road last night . Jamie-Lee Irving was driving on a back road near the former Murco refinery in Robeston West near Milford Haven when a man appeared in the middle of the road.
Netanyahu Offered To Act Against Paper’s Competition in Exchange for Good Press
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under police investigation for suspected corruption, was caught on tape negotiating mutual benefits with an arch-foe, the owner of one of Israel’s largest- selling newspapers, Israeli media reported on Sunday. The report, which Israeli media outlets described as “an earthquake” that could have implications for Netanyahu’s political future, drew no immediate comment from the prime minister or Yedioth Ahronoth daily owner Noni Mozes.
Israeli police: Truck ramming kills 4 in Jerusalem
A truck rammed into a group of Israeli soldiers who were disembarking from a bus in Jerusalem on Sunday, killing four people and wounding 15 others, Israeli police and rescue services said. Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said the truck veered off course and rammed into the group in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood.
Truck attacker plows into Jerusalem crowd, killing at least four
A truck rammed into a crowd on a popular promenade in Jerusalem Sunday, killing at least four soldiers and wounding 15, officials said. The Magen David Adom ambulance service said four 20-year-olds had been pronounced dead.
Netanyahu tried to negotiate a good press in return for benefits-media
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under police investigation for suspected corruption, was caught on tape negotiating mutual benefits with an arch-foe, the owner of one of Israel’s largest-selling newspapers, Israeli media reported on Sunday. The report, which Israeli media outlets described as “an earthquake” that could have implications for Netanyahu’s political future, drew no immediate comment from the prime minister or Yedioth Ahronoth daily owner Noni Mozes.
US Official Says 300 US Marines Will Deploy in Afghanistan
Approximately 300 United States Marines will be deployed to train, advise and assist Afghan security forces in the southern province of Helmand. A Resolute Support Mission spokesman, U.S. Navy Capt.
Timmins Gold Corp (TGD) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” by Brokerages
Shares of Timmins Gold Corp have earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the six brokerages that are currently covering the stock. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company.
Pep Guardiola takes responsibility for Manchester City’s inconsistent form
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has taken responsibility for the club’s recent inconsistent form and said he is still getting to know his players and how best to use them. City made a flying start under Guardiola, winning their first 10 games in all competitions, but have won just nine times in 21 matches since, a run which has left them fourth in the Premier League, seven points behind leaders Chelsea.
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New Year’s Resolutions: Sorting out finances is top priority for people this year
IT is back to reality for everyone this week as we wave goodbye to Christmas and 2016 and head back to work. Except now you might have noticed you have gained a bit of weight over the holidays, your liver is hurting from too much festive partying, or you are dreading checking your bank balance after a festive splurge on the high street, so it might be time for a change in the form of a New Year’s Resolution.
Two men named Sam Mitchell meet up in Tasmania on New Year’s Eve
A tale of two Sam Mitchells: Men with the same name meet up in Tasmania for New Year’s Eve after finding each other on Facebook A Facebook search for ‘Sam Mitchell’ has led to two strangers with the same name from opposite sides of the world meeting on New Year’s Eve. It was December 31 when the Tasmanian Sam James Mitchell, 19, plugged his name into social media and upon finding Sam James Mitchell, 22, from London, decided to send him a message.
Extreme cold weather continues to batter East Europe
Icicles hang from a roof of a house in Oberstdorf, southern Germany, Sunday Jan. 8, 2017. Heavy snowfall and below-freezing temperatures continued to sweep the European continent, causing more than a dozen deaths, grounding airplanes and crippling ferries in Italy and Turkey.
Syrian media: Car bomb in Damascus countryside kill 5
Syria’s state news agency says a car bomb explosion in southwest Damascus has killed at least five people and injured 15 others. The car bomb was detonated Sunday outside Sasa, a village in rural Damascus.
Bringing hope and healing to Haiti
As I sit to write you about my recent trip to Haiti, I am not sure where to start. The devastation I saw from Hurricane Matthew was huge but the picture that immediately comes into my mind is of the young mom with a 12-month-old babe and a three-year-old boy whom I met.
Airstrikes resume on rebel-held Damascus water-source valley
A general view shows people sitting on a bridge over the Barada river in the Syrian capital Damascus on January 3, 2017. / AFP / LOUAI BESHARA
Heavy snowfall in Shimla paralyses normal life
The first heavy and significant snowfall of this winter in Shimla, starting on Friday night, threw normal life completely out of gear as traffic, telecommunication links, water supply were disrupted while a large number of tourists were stranded. A panoramic view of Shimla ‘s historic Ridge thronged by tourists on Sunday after snowfall A huge influx of tourists during the day further added to the chaos with traffic jams due to haphazard driving and skidding of vehicles.
‘We won’t cough up for fly ash health checks’
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Beijing Announces New Measures To Tackle Smog
Notorious for its high pollution levels, China’s sprawling capital Beijing has been covered under a thick layer of smog for over a week now. And as residents vented their anger at how the health hazard is being handled, the acting mayor announced some measures Saturday.
Zumaa s ex-wife given boost in South Africa leadership race
The chances of South African President Jacob Zuma’s ex-wife, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, becoming the next leader of the African National Congress were given a boost on Saturday with the endorsement of the ruling party’s women’s division. The ANC will pick a new leader at a conference in December and, given its national dominance since coming to power at the end of apartheid in 1994, the winner is likely to go on to be South Africa’s next president when elections are held in 2019.
West Africa leaders to continue Gambia mediation
West African leaders are still pursuing mediation to ensure a peaceful transfer of power in Gambia where President Yahya Jammeh refused to accept defeat in an election last month, Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said on Saturday. Sirleaf told reporters after a meeting among regional leaders in Ghana’s capital Accra that regional bloc ECOWAS did not yet intend to deploy its standby military force in Gambia.
Ivory Coast defence minister freed by mutinous soldiers
Mutinous soldiers in Ivory Coast have released the country’s defence minister after detaining him for two hours in a standoff over pay. Alain Richard Donwahi was held in the city of Bouake by troops who rejected the terms of a deal announced by President Alassane Ouattara.
Hollywood gears up for film and TV awards
The Globes also cover TV – and this year sees British actors including Claire Foy, Tom Hiddleston and Thandie Newton hotly tipped for trophies. The awards will be handed out in Los Angeles from 17:00 PST Sunday/01:00 GMT Monday at a ceremony hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
Saudi Arabia says mosque attack planner killed in shootout
Saudi Arabia says the man who planned a suicide bombing in July outside of the mosque where the Prophet Muhammad is buried is one of the two extremists killed in a shootout with police in Riyadh. Interior Ministry spokesman Maj.
.com | Mugabe blows $36m on foreign, domestic trips – report
Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe has allegedly grabbed two more properties from a Lebanese businessman, despite the court ordering her to vacate the three houses that she initially seized in a botched $1.3 million diamond ring deal. Cape Town Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, 92, reportedly spent at least $36m on foreign and domestic trips in the first 10 months of 2016.
[Herald Interview] – Era of free banking is over’: Citibank
Brendan Carney, head of customer banking at Citibank Korea, speaks during an interview with The Korea Herald at his office in central Seoul on Dec. 27. As banking becomes more mobile and branchless, it is also to bring a change in the way people perceive traditional banking services, and Citibank has introduced a new maintenance fee system to encourage customers to adopt faster to the new trend, according to Brendan Carney, senior vice president of Citibank Korea. With the introduction of the account maintenance fee system, which will start from March, the bank will charge new customers with less than 10 million won in bank deposits with monthly fees of between 3,000 won and 5,000 won.
Deadly car bomb attack claimed by IS
A car bomb blast killed at least 13 people and wounded 50 others at a vegetable market in eastern Baghdad on Sunday, police and medical sources said. The explosion hit the mainly Shi’ite district of Jamila, the sources said with Islamic State later claiming that they were behind the blast.
Impact of Korea-Japan swap deal halt limited
Japan’s decision to suspend talks on a currency swap last Friday will have limited impact while caution is still advised, according to economists and experts. Song In-chang, deputy finance minister, played down a possible repercussion of the suspension of the bilateral currency swap deal, saying that “It wouldn’t have much impact as it is not like an existing program ended.”
Tesla’s official launch in Seoul immine…
Tesla Motors has reaffirmed its planned launch in Seoul, stressing that the recent case of a South Korean celebrity claiming serious defects in its car would not affect its plans, an industry source told The Korea Herald. An official closely related to the US electric vehicle maker said the launch is “imminent” and will be carried out within the beginning of the year.