A ‘ROOKIE Lifeguard’ programme at St James Street pool in Taunton is about to celebrate its first anniversary. Centre manager Natascha Farmery said: “Our sessions started with just six children for a half hour session once a week. "Demand has been
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a fierce car blaze this evening in Thurloxton. Passers-by had called the emergency service, reporting that the car was well alight and sat on the A38 opposite Moon Lane, near Taunton. At 6.15pm, two fire engines
ENGERGIZE youth discos are set to return to Dellers Wharf Nightclub in Taunton from April. The club has been running its own youth night, Kulture, for 13-17 year olds, with the next event running tomorrow (Friday). Energize disco, for Energize members
A WOMAN was cut free from a car on Corfe Hill near Taunton this afternoon following a collision between two vehicles. Two fire crews were sent to the incident just before 3.30pm. Two people had escaped from their vehicles but one woman was trapped and
IT might not sound like traditional Scouting equipment, but a shipping container will be a massive help to West Hatch Scout Group. The group, which has a total of 80 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, was awarded a grant of £3,500 in the County Gazette's £30,000
OVER 100 jobs could be created if plans for a supermarket in Williton are to go ahead. Agricultural machine specialist J Gliddon and Sons hope to build the store at the back of their premises in Bank Street along with an extension and additional space
A TAUNTON community group is buzzing after receiving a £5,000 grant from the County Gazette's £30,000 Giveaway in partnership with Somerset Community Foundation. The Taunton division of the Somerset Beekeepers Association will use the money to enhance
BISHOPS Lydeard Reserves are through to the quarter-finals of the Somerset Intermediate Cup after a 4-2 victory at home to Bath Arsenal at the weekend. Andrew Springer, Jamie Langford, Dave Richardson and James Welch were on target for Lydeard, who are
STEPHEN Swain, younger son of Mr and Mrs David Swain of Ferndale Drive, Taunton married Miss Rebecca Tipping, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Tipping of Hamilton, New Zealand. The wedding took place above Kariotai Beach , North Island, New Zealand
A £50 incentive for breaking the course record attracted a large and competitive field to the third Hestercombe Humdinger, held on Sunday. The event, organised by Taunton’s Running Forever Running Club, saw nearly 370 runners – up from last year
COASTGUARDS from Watchet and Minehead dove into action for water rescue training at the weekend. The teams braved the icy water to practice lifesaving techniques and test new equipment despite falling snow and freezing temperatures. The training followed
Errea Somerset County League Premier Division: Taunton Blackbrook 0, Watchet Town 1. AN Aaron Deeks goal midway through the second half decided Saturday’s local derby at Creech St Michael Rec. The win enabled second-placed Watchet to bounce back from
SO what would you say to a friend of 20 years if you met them in the afterlife, after you had accidentally killed them in a car accident? This is the dilemma of an inventive and highly polished musical play based around the relationship of a 1950’s
SOMERSET'S under-18 tennis teams competed in the County Cup at the weekend. Captained by Simon and Sarah Woodhill, the girls team went to Sunderland where they played against East of Scotland, South of Scotland and Cumbria, beating the latter two to
SCOUTS in Taunton have benefited from more than £1,000 raised by staff of Taunton Deane Direct Labour Organisation. The Priory Way-based DLO raised £1,014 in a Christmas raffle and handed over the money to the Staplegrove & Wilton Scouts Troops on Saturday
TAUNTON Racecourse is all set for action today (Tuesday) when the first of the seven races is due off at 2.20pm. With 79 horses declared and going expected to be soft, another exciting afternoon’s racing is in store for racegoers. Reigning National
THE former West Somerset Council offices in Blenheim Road in Minehead are set to be transformed into a block of flats. The council's planning committee is set to discuss plans to convert the old site into eight two bedroom flats and four one
