SOMERSET County Council leader John Osman has accused the Government of being biased towards other English regions after learning his authority will receive £1million less than it predicted. His comments follow this week’s announcement of the Local
PLANNING permission has been granted for a new pavilion and a multi-use games facility in Williton. In June, West Somerset Council rejected plans submitted by Williton Parish Council and community groups Williton War Memorial Recreation Ground
TAUNTON Prep School ended the autumn term on a high note – with seven children selected for the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain. Another pupil was picked for the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain. Headmaster, Duncan Sinclair,
THE Blues go in search of league points, and revenge for a penalty kick elimination from the Somerset County League Knock Out Cup last month, when they travel to Bridgwater Town Reserves tomorrow for a 3pm kick off. The match also presents Minehead
SATURDAY saw another win for Wimbleball Rowing Club’s Juniors at Exeter. The Juniors joined teams of all ages from across the South West, to compete in the Exeter Head race. Juniors race the short course distance of 2200m, along the Exeter Canal.
WATCHET Bowls Club held their annual dinner, dance and presentation evening at St Audries Holiday Hamlet when members and spouses were joined by friends from other clubs. They included Bowls England Ladies Cham-pion of Champions Helen Mc-Dermaid.
THE Taunton Thespians’ post-Christmas whodunit at The Brewhouse – Pantocrime - has been cancelled. The event on December 30 was due to include a buffet, but organisers said there had been too few advance bookings to know how much food to order, and
WATCHET were taken to penalties - which they won 5-3 - before securing a place in the quarter finals of the Somerset league's Knockout Cup at the expense of Frome Collegians. With the two sides locked together at the end of normal time and extra
TAUNTON AC’s Naomi Taschimowitz and Rachel Langbein won gold and silver in the senior ladies section of the Somerset cross country championships at Bath University. The championships were held as part of the annual Tri-Counties championships in which
DESPITE inclement weather the Oake Seniors held their usual Monday Stableford. Results: Division One – 1 Chris Stokes 43pts, 2 P J Gadd 40pts, 3rd Peter Gedge 39pts and 4th John A Beer with 38pts. Division two: 1 Ian Hockey 45pts, 2 Frank Dennis
THE 28th Wellington Monument ‘Bert King Memorial’ Road Race is being held by Taunton AC on Sunday. The race, which starts from the Catherine Wheel pub in Hemyock, covers a distance of 6.27 miles and incorporates nearly a mile of bridle path, finishing
SATURDAY’S Longrun Meadow parkrun saw a first dead heat as Ashley Mansfield of Old Deers and Sam White of The Peacock Firm both crossed the line in 18m 14s. Third place was taken by Daniel Talbot of Running Forever RC in 19m 52s. First lady home
STEVE Snell has been appointed as the new Academy Director and Second XI Coach at Somerset CCC to take over the vacancy caused by the departure of Andy Hurry to the ECB. Snell, who is 31, is no stranger to the County Ground set up because he stepped
TAUNTON Titans see the second half of the season in tonight with a break from the norm when they visit their nearest league rivals, Clifton, for a match under lights which kicks off at 7.45pm. Every year Clifton put in the request for the Friday night
THE ‘beautiful game’ often conjures up inspiring family connections within football clubs, with siblings lining-up alongside each other on the pitch and their dedicated parents providing a platform for the game to flourish, writes Simon Parkinson. But
CREECH Cougars extended their lead in Division Four to nine points with a 3-2 victory over second-placed Staplegrove Colts. Ashley Grist, Tom Merritt and Aaron Sellick scored for Cougars with John Walsh and Kurtis Selway replying for Grove.
THE Taunton Sunday league had its first taste of bad weather postponements at the weekend with only five games being played. However they did provide plenty of entertainment. The game of the day saw DB United take on Bathpool, both of whom have struggled
FORMER Taunton Town boss Paul West insists his enthusiasm for football has returned with a passion – after attending a Somerset FA level 2 coaching course. West managed the Southern League side for three years before he and club parted company in the
VIVARY Senior Dave Beale added two more victories to his collection of prizes this autumn by winning both the St Andrews Stableford and the November Medal. Forty points was enough for him to take the event although Chris Stone and Kelvin Davies were
KING'S College booked themselves a place in the next round of the Independent Schools Football Association Girls Under-18 11-a side cup when they beat a strong Millfield School side. King’s, who are the current holders of the trophy, took the lead through
TAUNTON School is putting the finishing touches to the latest improvements to its sporting facilities. The floor of its main sports hall has been completely replaced in a major project taking nearly a month. Work is due to be complete by Christmas,
PICTURED are some of the students from The Taunton Academy who filled 45 shoeboxes full of Christmas gifts, to be sent to children in Romania as part of the Operation Christmas Child appeal. A spokesman for The Taunton Academy said: “Our students were
TAUNTON’S Ed Hossell admits finally making his international debut for England’s visually impaired cricket team at the Blind World Cup was a special occasion – but one that is taking a while to sink in. Despite joining the England set up last year, the
TRIDENT were looking to extend their three-match winning run when they entertained Almondsbury in the regional league, division two at the Vale on Saturday. The first quarter was evenly matched and ended with the visitors holding a narrow 11-10 lead
THE audience rose to its feet to greet the cast of Whistle Down The Wind with a triumphant standing ovation. To see secondary school students performing at this level was indeed both moving and inspiring. The musical is a reworking of the classic 1961
TAUNTON United 1610 lost 5-4 at leaders Winscombe in Division 2 (W) of the Somerset league. Ten minutes in and 1610 took a surprise but deserved lead after a quick counter. Ashley Parker took it round the Winscombe midfield before forcing his way into
WELLINGTON grabbed a superb 3-1 win at second-placed Exeter University 3rds with their stand-out performance of the season. Despite again missing players, the young Wellington side dominated the game in tough conditions. The first half ended 0-0
WELLINGTON’S remarkable season turn-around continued on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Cheddar in division one of the Western league. They were forced to come from behind having conceded an early goal, but Ian Bellinger and Tom Ellis netted before
SECOND placed Taunton Town will be aiming to set the record straight when they travel to bottom side Bashley in the Evo-Stik League tomorrow (3pm). The New Forest outfit caused a major shock by winning 2-0 at the Viridor Stadium in September to abruptly
Football mad families across Somerset have been queuing through the night and all through this morning for tickets to see one of the biggest clubs in the world. Yeovil Town will host Manchester United on Sunday, January 4 in the third round of the FA
THERE will be a Christmas party at Contains Art in Watchet tomorrow (Friday) from 6pm in the Gallery. The theme is ‘A White Christmas’ and guests are encouraged to take something to drink and nibbles.
SOMERSET are looking to recruit an additional top order batsman following Craig Kieswetter’s injury setback. Kieswetter has withdrawn from the Big Bash T20 competition in Australia as well as the 30 strong England squad for the ICC World Cup, after expressing
RICHARD Huish College students, staff, family and friends got into the festive spirit at their annual Christmas concert, at St Mary Magdalene Church in Taunton. Students performed choral and instrumental music, interspersed with readings. There was
PARENTS, pupils and friends of Langford Budville Primary School, including some members of Wellington WI, joined together over two consecutive Friday evenings to sing Christmas carols at Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm. The children gave an endearing
POLICE, fire crews, a Taunton Rescue Tender and an air ambulance were called to the scene of a road traffic collision on the A358 towards Minehead on Monday (December 15). Only one vehicle was involved in the collision and a male had already released
THREE fire engines from Taunton and the water carrier from Bridgwater were mobilised to a light switch fire in Broomfield near Taunton last night, (December 18). Crews received a call to reports of a smell of burning at the property at 6.41pm. On
AUDIENCES are used to seeing a Christmas pantomime - but the Taunton Thespians are bringing something altogether more sinister to The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton - a whodunit called Pantocrime. Impresario Ryman Rowell is preparing a stunning pantomime
