MORE than £13,000 was raised when about 100 people abseiled down County Hall, Taunton, earlier this year. The cash will be split between Somerset Community Foundation, which helps victims of the Somerset Levels floods, and Somerset County Council
BROWNIES celebrated their 100th birthday with a big sleepover. Over 60 Brownies turned up at the Rugby Club in Minehead to find the building covered in Christmas decorations. Girls took part in a variety of different Christmas themed activities
THE 17th annual Exmoor Explorer mountain bike challenge attracted nearly 400 riders from all over the country. They rode out from Minehead Rugby Club in glorious sunshine progressing through Minehead and up onto North Hill at the start of the 31
TAUNTON’S Elliot Redfern admitted that being roared down the home straight on The Mall by hordes of fans at the Prudential RideLondon Youth Grand Prix would live long in the memory, writes Marios Palaloizou. The 16-year-old was one of just 48 talented
THE cost to the local economy of rural crime in Somerset was up 9% to £1.2million last year, according to a survey by NFU Mutual. Tools, quad bikes and garden equipment were the most targeted items and many victims suffered repeat crimes. An
STUDENTS and staff at Wellington School have tackled a gruelling 880k cycle ride across the Pyrenees, climbing 61,330ft. After completing a ride from Bordeaux to Caen last year, this summer’s challenge was from Bordeaux to Barcelona over the Pyrenees
EIGHT brave members Wellington Wheelers CC took on the challenge of the Exmouth Exodus bike ride on Saturday. The Exodus is an overnight ride from Bath to Exmouth – a distance of just over 100 miles. With a truly awful weather forecast for the night
POLICE have issued an advance warning as two lanes will be closed on both the M5 Northbound and Soutbound between Taunton and Wellington. The lanes on Junction 26 A38 and Junction 25 A358 will be closed due to roadworks taking place from August
ALMOST a year after its launch, a scheme encouraging shoppers to shop local, is proving to be a success. Over 100 businesses in Minehead have signed up to the Minehead Loyalty Scheme ‘Shop Local’ initiative, with over 3,000 loyalty cards having
MINEHEAD, rocked by their 6-2 defeat at the hands of Berrow last weekend, will be looking to put things right today when they travel to Bath to visit Odd Down reserves. Watchet are also in Somerset county league action, at Clutton, following a 3
PEOPLE sacked unfairly or who are not paid their full wages are often failing to take action following the introduction of employment tribunal fees. Liz Fothergill, chief officer at Taunton and District Citizens Advice Bureau, said the number of
TAUNTON Town manager Leigh Robinson is confident his side can enjoy a successful season in Division 1 (S&W) of the Southern league. The Peacocks, who entertain North Leigh at the Viridor Stadium this afternoon (3pm), started the season in bouyant mood
