THE WELLINGTON Business Association (WBA) has appointed a new chairman. Pete Watts will be taking over the responsibilities as chairman from September. He takes over from Keith Wheatley, who has led the WBA since 2014. Mr Wheatley said
ARMED officers will stay in Somerset's busiest tourist areas over the bank holiday weekend despite Britain's terror level being lowered from 'critical' to severe. Police have said the downgrade means the threat is no longer expected imminently
CITIZENS Advice Taunton is celebrating the inspirational volunteers who dedicate their time to solving people’s problems and making a difference to their lives. To mark Volunteers’ Week which starts on Thursday, June 1, the charity is shining a
A MAN sustained a fractured jaw after an alleged assault in Taunton. The victim, a 20 year-old man was walking through Victoria Park with two 18-year-old women at around 5pm on Friday (May 26) when he was approached by a large group of young people
Specsavers County Championship Day two Hampshire 162 all out & 293 all out Somerset 197 all out & 39-0 DOM Bess finished with career-best figures of 7-117 but it's on a knife edge in Taunton, as Hampshire set Somerset a target of 259 to
A 1940s themed soap box derby will be taking place to help raise money for charity. The event is being held in Stoke St Mary on Sunday, May 28 in aid of the RNLI and Go Commando. This will be the second soap box derby, following the success
A BRIDGWATER singer/songwriter is taking to the streets to promote his latest single. Kriston H will be touring towns and cities in the South West including Taunton, Exeter, Bristol, and Bath to make people aware of his latest single Plead which
MUSGROVE PARK Hospital is open and Wellington Road has reopened after contractors working at the hospital damaged a gas pipe which lead to the hospital being evacuated. Firefighters and police officers cordoned off Wellington Road and Parkfield
HALSWAY Manor's popular fun and folk fete is promising to be bigger and better than ever. The manor gardens will be filled with stalls including foods and produce, flowers, books, plants, art and crafts. Minehead Library will be offering storytelling
I WAS born in Taunton and have lived here all my life. I am afraid to say I think Taunton is not the place it used to be. The council does not seem to listen to what residents of this town need. How can anyone consider building a hotel in the
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched following controversial footage posted on social media of an altercation between police and youths in Taunton. The video was taken as police responded to an alleged assault of an 18 year-old woman at Victoria
In our final Taunton Town season review, club chairman Kevin Sturmey reflects on a busy year on and off the pitch. THE 2016/17 season, marked by the historic FA Cup run, has been another step forward for Taunton Town. There was a bittersweet ending
A TALENTED Richard Huish College netballer is heading for success after being chosen for the Wales Under-21 Talent Squad. Morganne Dunn progressed through the youth sections at Bridgwater Netball Club and Haygrove School before coming to Huish.
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include. David James Entwistle, 38, of Eastleigh Road, Taunton, drunk and disorderly, 12 months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G). Ashley James Hodgson, 22, of Trevor
