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  • Police launch A38 biker safety operation

    POLICE are hoping to put the breaks on the number of motorcyclists killed along the A38. This summer Operation Take Care will target speeders between North Petherton, through Taunton town centre, and Wellington. And in the first round

  • Win Your Wedding: plans underway for winning couple

    PLANNING has already begun for our Win Your Wedding competition winners. Gemma Payne and David Hartnell were announced as the winners of our competition in association with Weddings at Taunton School and Buff Urban Day Spa. After receiving the most

  • OrchestraWest concert at Queen's College

    ORCHESTRAWEST will be performing alongside Malcolm Bilson, one of the world’s foremost experts of the fortepiano, in his only visit to the UK this year. On Sunday, April 19, Professor Bilson, under the baton of conductor Martyn Owen with Orchestra West

  • Homeowners warned to be vigilant

    AGE Concern Somerset is warning homeowners to be extra vigilant this spring and ensure they protect their homes against break-ins as the days get longer and people spend more time outdoors or away. Research shows that households in Avon and Somerset

  • Fire in Taunton garage

    FIREFIGHTERS were called to a garage on Crowcombe Road, Taunton, at quarter to one on Saturday morning. After battling to gain entry to the garage, crews used one mian jet reel and one hose jet reel to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire

  • Pupils say goodbye to head teacher

    CHILDREN from Crowcombe and Stogumber Primary Schools said a fond farewell to head teacher Anthea Deane this week. Mrs Deane left after ten years at the school and will take over as manager of Halsway Manor, the national centre for traditional folk

  • Annual bikers Easter egg run today!

    HUNDREDS of bikers will be saddling up for the annual Easter Egg Run on Saturday. Members of the Somerset Bikers Rally will be setting off from Taunton’s White Lodge at 11.45am before riding 60 miles across West Somerset to deliver Easter eggs