A DARING dad from Taunton has set himself the gruelling challenge of climbing Brit-ain’s highest mountain later this month. Richard Anderson will be tackling the 4435ft ascent to the summit of Ben Nevis on Saturday, August 30, to raise money for
SWIMMING sessions are being offered for people aged 50 plus at Butlins in Minehead from September. Age UK Somerset has organised the weekly sessions, which will run for an initial six week trial period to establish demand. The sessions start
SOMERSET charity Independent Age is launching a free book to help combat loneliness among older and disabled people. The launch comes after one in five people questioned in a survey in the county said they felt lonely and isolated. To order
THE North Curry Village Show was a huge success at the weekend, with more entries than ever before. The show had a range of flowers, fruit photography, art and craft on display, as well as home-made cake and tea on offer. Committee member Helen
TWO homes have been destroyed following a roof fire in Higher Comeytrowe, Taunton, in the early hours of this morning (August 24). Occupants of both houses had a lucky escape following the blaze, which was believed to be accidental. One of
A “BUSY and very successful year” for Taunton School was reported at the annual Commemoration Day prizegiving ceremony. Headmaster Dr John Newton described the school as “a place of ambition.” He said: “Here the world’s problem solvers and
KILVE Village Hall has started producing its own energy after it was awarded £2,000 from the E.ON Energy Action Fund. The hall is at the heart of the community playing host to local clubs, societies and social gatherings. The grant has enabled
A YOUNG woman died after her mother-in-law lost control of the car they were travelling in following a pre-Christmas get together in Wiveliscombe, an inquest heard. Mystery surrounds the cause of the accident that claimed the life of Anna Grace
