PLANNING a barbecue this bank holiday weekend? A long hot summer is what we all hope for, whether it’s in the garden having a BBQ with family and friends, watching the cricket, a weekend away under canvas, putting your caravan back on the road
BUSINESSES are being urged to be more vigilant as the terrorism threat increases. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has received calls from concerned firms seeking guidance on suitable steps to take following the recent Manchester Arena atrocity
I RECENTLY visited Porlock as a tourist and parked in Doverhay Car Park. Both my husband and I are disabled and are 89 and 80 years of age respectfully. I displayed my disablement badge and because no spaces for the disabled were free, I parked
Specsavers County Championship Day one Hampshire 162 all out Somerset 157-5 SOMERSET spinner Jack Leach gave a superb performance on day one of the County Championship clash with Hampshire in Taunton, as he took six wickets to give the hosts
MORE than 60 turned up to a new sports centre celebrate its official opening. The Centre For Outdoor Activity and Community Hub opened its doors on May 11 and the site between French Weir Park and Longrun Meadow. Robbie Lowers, trustee, said
THERE has been a crash in Milverton. The crash is believed to have happened on Station Road near Meadows Way in Milverton. Station Road was partially blocked but it has since reopened. It is not yet known if anyone has been injured.
SUNJAY has had a DIY approach to music since he was four-years-old. This enthusiasm for playing the guitar might not have initially been appreciated by his dad, as Sunjay used to keep breaking the strings, but it has paid off handsomely as he has
A SPONSORED walk is taking place to help a little girl who was born profoundly deaf. Trinity School pupil Ruby Walsh’s ear canals didn’t grow when she was in her mum Christina’s womb. The mum-of-two said she knew something was wrong as soon as Ruby
PLANNING on getting away this Bank Holiday? You're not the only one. More than 16 million car journeys are expected to be made over this weekend. Roads are predicted to be busiest on Friday between 1pm and 8pm, and the RAC said it was expecting
THERE are many badges of honour which people wear with pride such as Martin Fry from the 1980s pop group, ABC and his gold lame suit and from the acting group, Three and a Half Pints actor Robin Hatcher who described himself as as being ‘a Comedy Geek
HIGHWAYS England has announced planned roadworks across the M5 and A303 for the upcoming week (May 29-June 4). M5 junction 22 for Burnham-on-Sea: resurfacing Southbound exit slip road will be closed overnight from 10pm on June 2 until 6am
IN a week when Marcus Trescothick was breaking yet another record . . . there was a possible glimpse at the future of Somerset cricket. Tom Banton hit a brilliant 155 off just 61 balls and Will Smeed made 50 off 30 to help King’s College set a
A SWEET shop in Taunton that had to close due to flooding after a downpour of rain and hail is set to reopen. The Sweet Shop on East Reach was left damaged following the bad weather last Friday (May 19). The carpet was left saturated at the
THE sun is shining, there's not a cloud in the sky and it's starting to finally feel like summer. But our rain free days will come to an end on Sunday. The Met Office has put out a yellow warning for heavy rain across Somerset on Sunday and Bank
DRIVERS and villagers are rejoicing after the completion of a roundabout - five years after it was due to be finished. Work has been taking place over the last eight months to build a roundabout on the A358 near Bishops Lydeard. The roundabout
A SOMERSET school is in mourning after the death of a Year 11 pupil described as "much loved". Amelia Willis, who attended Huish Episcopi near Langport, was found dead on May 13. A spokeswoman for the Somerset Coroner's Office said the inquest of
ART lovers will be in seventh heaven this weekend. They will be looking forward to this May Bank Holiday as this is when the Open Studio event burst into life and colour. One of the artists taking part in the Open Studio weekend is Chinks Grylls
TAUNTON Flower Show could remain in the town's Vivary Park for another year - and maybe longer. Organisers are looking to stage the popular two-day event at its home for the past 166 years in August 2018 despite fears they may have to find a new
THE sun was out, the stand which bears his name was almost full and Marcus Trescothick was battling hard to save a match for Somerset. Add into the mix the fact he was doing so alongside a fellow stalwart in Peter Trego, and the 41-year-old opener
IF YOU spot some funky looking neon hair in Wivliscombe - don't worry, it's just part of a fundraising event. The town's branch of RGB Building Supplies is ‘turning up the volume’ today (May 26), with a special event to raise money for Children
MINEHEAD’S dog poo vigilante has returned to action after his three month Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC) expired. Steven Heard, 47, who is registered deaf and suffers from mobility problems, patrols Minehead on his mobility scooter picking
AS the county is blessed with sunny days, an animal charity has issued a reminder about what the hot weather can do to our fury friends. The RSPCA sent the reminder out on its social media pages, telling people what to do if they see a dog in a hot
GET your suntan lotion out as it's set to be another sunny day across Somerset. Temperatures kick off around 17 degrees Celsius this morning, gradually rising to highs of 25 degrees at 2pm. Winds will pick up around noon but settles again
DO you reckon you could carry on with your normal life while not eating or drinking during daylight hours for the next month? That's what scores of Muslims living in Taunton Deane will be doing from tomorrow evening until sundown on Saturday, June
