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  • Nationwide E-Bikes urges cyclists to go green

    A TAUNTON firm that specialises in electric bikes held an open day to launch its new name. Nationwide E-Bikes, formerly Reaction Electric, in Priory Bridge Road, now has agents test riding bikes across the country. Leader of Taunton Deane Council

  • Crews put out Taunton shed fire

    CREWS received several calls about a shed fire in Taunton this evening (August 31).  They found two sheds well alight in Baldwin Road when they arrived shortly after 6pm.  Firefighters used one hose reel jet to put the fire out.   

  • Crews tackle coach fire at Taunton Deane services

    FIREFIGHTERS tackled a coach fire at Taunton Deane services today (August 31).  Two fire engines from Taunton and a water carrier from Bridgwater attended the incident.      A spokesman said: "The fire was accidental ignition and the double

  • Fundraising starts to Make Taunton Sparkle again

    FUNDRAISING events have already begun to make Taunton’s Christmas lights switch-on go with a bang. Taunton Deane councillor Kelly Durdan is again promoting the Make Taunton Sparkle campaign which rescued last year’s ceremony. This year’s switch-on

  • RUGBY: Brothers sign on for Titans

    TAUNTON Titans have bolstered their squad for the coming season with the acquisition of brothers Jamie and George Fleming. The two players have just returned from spells in Australia and Hong Kong, and are sons of Keith Fleming, Director of Rugby at

  • Minehead's first ever Party in the Park draws the crowds

    HUNDREDS of people headed to Minehead’s Blenheim Gardens for the town’s inaugural Party in the Park. There was a party outfit competition, a bouncy castle and face painting to keep children entertained, while adults were treated to live music and

  • Jethro's Cornish comedy at the Regal Theatre, Minehead

    HE has sold more than four million DVDs, and Cornish comedy export Jethro is taking his stand-up show to Minehead’s Regal Theatre next Friday, September 6. With his mix of anecdotes and perfectly timed storytelling, the funny former ‘timber man

  • CRICKET: Taunton Deane all set for promotion

    TAUNTON Deane need just one point from their final league game of the season today to gain promotion back to Premier 1 of the West of England league. Deane, who beat nearest challengers Thornbury last weekend, are at home to bottom club Warminster