FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at orchard – formerly the Old Market Centre – in Taunton this evening. The service was called to a shop at the centre shortly after 6pm. A spokesman said: “On arrival the crew confirmed that there
POLICE are seeking a man who pushed and punched a 16-year-old girl in an unprovoked attack in Minehead. The girl was walking along Warren Road when her attacker, thought to be in his late teens or early 20s, rode up to her on a bike and launched his
TWO cadets from Taunton and Wellington have been recognised for their service at the Lord Lieutenant's Awards. Charles Morris, 17, of Taunton and Fleur Netley, 17, from Wellington, both from the King's College Combined Cadet Force in Taunton, were invested
A STAINED-GLASS window at a Minehead church is to be celebrated on a Christmas stamp issued by Royal Mail this year. The 56p stamp, Joseph, is taken from St Michael’s Church, on North Hill. The window, by artist Henry Holiday, features
TAUNTON’S Somerset College hosted an staff development day for 30 tutors from further education colleges across the South West. The event, which took place in the higher education textiles and fashion studios, was organised to promote the college’s textiles
Only a fortnight ago I again called for more police officers to be employed in the communities of Taunton Deane rather than being posted to Bristol. Since then, attempts have been made to stir controversy over the county council’s possible future
TAUNTON tae kwon do sisters Kassie and Leanda Gage both picked up gold medals at the Southern Championships in Salisbury. Kassie won the girls black belt patterns, while Leanda finished first in both the ladies patterns and sestruction events. Leanda
THE harmful effects of smoking near children and the risk of cigarette fires in the home were highlighted in Taunton. Shoppers and smokers visiting Morrisons received free health checks and advice about how second-hand smoke harms youngsters
RUISHTON Primary School held a conker competition for all pupils and parents. The winning parent, Ben Leadley, finished with a victory lap of the playground and was presented with a ‘William the Conkerer’ trophy and certificate by Sylviane Koechlin,
CHILDREN at St Andrew’s Primary School, Taunton, enjoyed a bonfire day yesterday. They took part in activities themed around firework night and the gunpowder plot.
WEST Somerset Community College student Rory Capel was a member of the the Devon and Somerset Pony Club mounted games team who produced a brilliant performance to finish third in the prestigious Prince Phillip Cup final at the Horse of the Year Show.
FORMER England cricket captain Michael Vaughan was in Taunton yesterday to sign copies of his autobiography. Among the dozens of fans picking up their signed copies was five-year-old Ryley Burke, pictured here with his father, Stuart.
A TRAINEE Taunton solicitor has been awarded a prize for the highest level of achievement in her Legal Practice Course. Helen Horswell, of Foot Anstey, won the Sir George Fowler Prize awarded by Devon & Exeter Law Society after gaining a distinction
TAUNTON Town manager Paul West has stepped up his search for a striker in a bid to solve the side’s goalscoring problem. The Peacocks are without a goal in their last three games and have netted just ten in 13 league matches this season. And they have
DELLERS Wharf nightclub in Taunton is set to revive their under 18 night when it re-opens. The club, which used to host the Energize Youth Disco in association with police and Taunton Deane Council before it moved to Shout, will re-launch the night
PIANIST Jon Clare (pictured) of The Fabulous Dough Boys will be performing at Taunton's Pen and Quill on Saturday. The entertainer has been performing since he was 14 and has fronted bands including The Sidewinders, and The Late Shift.
ORGANISERS of an inter-faith event at Open Door, in Mary Street, Taunton, on Sunday, November 15, hope to recruit up to 50 people from various religions. Delegates will be encouraged to talk to someone from a different generation and different faith
