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  • Cyclo-cross for Taunton youngsters

    ACTIVE youngsters in Taunton got on their bikes this Easter for a cyclo-cross event at the town’s Castle Sports Centre. The multi terrain cycling event was held as part of Somerset County Council’s Go Ride scheme to introduce children to different aspects

  • Tools for charity at garden centre

    GREEN fingered people can swap their old and broken tools for new ones and help charity projects at Wyevale Garden Centre in Norton Fitzwarren. The centre is holding a charity tool amnesty where donated tools will be delivered to a London prison to be

  • Gang Show is a hit!

    TAUNTON Scouts and Guides were back on stage at Taunton Brewhouse Theatre for their 20th annual Gang Show last week. The show included a host of singing, dancing and comedy helped along by an array of colourful costumes and imaginative set. The 76

  • £2.85m buildings as school gets go-ahead to expand

    TAUNTON’S Castle School is to expand to take students up to the age of 19 from September next year. Castle, which currently educates pupils up to GCSE-level, will provide post-16 courses with a focus on diplomas and apprenticeships in sport. Approval

  • Watchet hit back to defeat title-chasers

    WATCHET Town continued their climb up the table with two fine wins over the Easter weekend. They followed a 1-0 victory at home to Cheddar on Saturday with a superb 2-1 success away to title-chasing Shirehampton on Monday. Shirehampton went ahead after

  • Lydeard extend unbeaten run to 12

    BISHOPS Lydeard extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches with a 2-0 victory away to Castle Cary in the Premier Division of the Somerset County League on Saturday. Lydeard were without a number of key players due to injury but deserved their victory

  • Gang Show review by Jane Burt

    ARRIVING at a buzzing Brewhouse Theatre it was good to see such a large audience, which obviously included several family groups, settling themselves in their seats ready for the forthcoming evenings entertainment. We were not to be disappointed.

  • Francis and Kearley hit doubles in 'Brook win

    TAUNTON Blackbrook came from behind to defeat Burnham in the Premier Division of the Somerset County League at Wordsworth Drive on Saturday. The hosts dominated the early stages but fell behind midway through the first half. It took Blackbrook just

  • Bridge work to cause traffic delays

    THE Highways Agency has warned motorists of possible delays as it today begins refurbishing four bridges over the M5 between the Taunton and Tiverton junctions. The work includes waterproofing, laying new low noise surfacing, replacing expansion joints

  • Wellington AFC held by Sherborne

    Toolstation League Premier Division: Wellington 1, Sherborne Town 1. INJURY-RAVAGED Wellington made it four points out of a possible six over Easter with a lacklustre draw at home to Sherborne yesterday. The match had a distinct end-of-season feel

  • Minehead destined for bottom place

    Toolstation League Division One: Minehead 0 Westbury United 3. MINEHEAD completed their home fixtures programme with yet another comprehensive defeat and are now virtually certain to finish bottom of the league table. The Blues competed well for the

  • Taunton deeper in the mire as Truro are crowned champs

    British Gas Business League Division One South and West: Taunton Town 1, Truro City 3. TAUNTON Town were unable to spoil Truro’s promotion party on a sunny Easter Monday afternoon at Wordsworth Drive. Around 200 fans made the journey

  • Website for healthy life

    PRIMARY school pupils in Somerset will be able to get healthy and learn about teenage diving star, Tom Daley, with the launch of a new website. The website aims to educate young people and parents about school meals and healthy eating and has

  • Easter eggs for sick children

    CHILDREN at Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital had a special delivery of Easter eggs thanks to the Spirit Health Club in Taunton. Manager Mark Harrison delivered the eggs, which were donated by members who receive a free session for their generosity.

  • M5 slip road reopened at Wellington

    THE northbound sliproad of the M5 junction at Wellington has been reopened following an incident this morning. One lane of the slip road was closed earlier this morning due to a broken down lorry. For the latest live traffic information

  • Knicker Lady heads for Minehead

    THERE will be knickers galore at Minehead’s Regal Theatre next Friday as The Knicker Lady takes to the stage. Rosemary Hawthorne will be performing her hilarious one-woman show from 8pm on April 24. Between changing nappies, cooking and generally

  • Do you know this man?

    POLICE are hoping to trace this man to help with enquiries into a case of theft from a post office in North Street, Taunton at 12.55pm on April 1. Anyone with any information should contact Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.