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Talk of the Town publishes satirical and fictional content intended for humour, parody and commentary. Articles in this section are not news reports and should not be interpreted as factual reporting. While stories may draw inspiration from local culture, events and public discussions, identifying details may be altered, omitted or fictionalised to protect privacy and support the satirical nature of the content.

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Unleashed Cyclist

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Somerset West Dog Owners Insist Unleashed Golden Retriever Is “Friendly” Cyclist Unconvinced Cyclists across Somerset …read more
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Sunshine Moved Elsewhere for Now

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Sunshine Spotted Briefly — Then Moved Elsewhere A period of genuine, warm and entirely convincing …read more
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Traffic Light Out for Three Days

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Somerset West Traffic Light Out for Three Days — Traffic Somehow Measurably Improves A traffic …read more
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Haircut and Unsolicited Life Assessment Simultaneously

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Barber Delivers Haircut and Unsolicited Life Assessment Simultaneously A barbershop serving the Strand area has …read more
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Small Business Survives Purely on Optimism and Coffee

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Small Business Survives Purely on Optimism and Coffee — Outlook Stable The small business community …read more
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MORNING SCHOOL RUN NOW OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED AS TACTICAL MILITARY EXERCISE

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Transport specialists traffic officials exhausted parents and at least three emotional grandparents have confirmed that …read more
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Weather Discussions Among Strand Fishermen Officially Last Longer Than Actual Fishing

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Researchers monitoring fishing activity around Strand and Gordon’s Bay have confirmed local fishermen now spend …read more
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Somerset West Estate Dam Now Contains Ducks

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Somerset West Estate Dam Now Contains Ducks Teenagers Fishing Illegally and One Shopping Trolley Residents …read more
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Strand Beachfront Gym Members Spend More Time Filming Workouts Than Exercising

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A beachfront gym in Strand has come under criticism after members allegedly began treating exercise …read more
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CEY vs CFM: THE GREAT HELDERBERG GRUDGE MATCH

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COMMUNITY & LOCAL AFFAIRS CEY vs CFM: THE GREAT HELDERBERG GRUDGE MATCH —THE RIVALRY NOBODY …read more

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