OFFICIAL figures have revealed that every badger killed in the 2013 pilot badger cull cost the taxpayer £3,350 ... although campaigners claim it was more like £5,000 per badger. According to the figures, 1,879 badgers were killed in the first round
DUNKERY Pre-School, in Cutcombe, has been graded as “Good” in its latest Ofsted inspection report. The report was carried out on October 20 and has highlighted the fact that the nursery is continuing its hard work in providing a quality standard
A GROUP representing Minehead traders has expressed frustration that a bid to brighten up the town and boost tourism with decorative lighting has not won the support of the town council. Minehead Chamber of Commerce is hoping to install more than
WATCHET are at home to Nailsea United, who have been league champions for the past three seasons, in the premier division of the Errea County league on tomorrow (2.30pm). The Red & Blacks will be without Jamie Milton (suspended), Ryan Jones, Ryan Strong
‘FIFTY something’ Minehead Reserves assistant manager Gavin Taylor achieved his long-term ambition of appearing in the same team as his son Braden, when he came on as a rolling sub in last Saturday’s exciting cup tie at The Rec. Though not unique, this
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include. Martin Royce Albert Nicholls, 27, of Hilly Park, Norton Fitzwarren, assault by beating, harassment, two years conditional discharge, restraining order, £125 compensation, £300 costs
TAUNTON Deane Council has issued the following statement after reports of 300 discarded needles being found NEAR, but NOT IN, Vivary Park, Taunton. "Taunton Deane Council would like to reassure the public that Vivary Park, in Taunton, remains a
TAUNTON Tennis Club hosted a ‘Ticket to Tokyo’ event for wheelchair players. One of the purposes of the day was to see if they could identify talented players who would be willing and able to dedicate themselves to training in readiness for the Olympics
SIX members of Running Forever Running Club, together with their support crew, travelled to the Brecon Beacons in Wales for the Likeys Brecon Ultra Marathon. The race, which the organisers describe as ‘a mere 46ish mile mixed trail/mountain/canal/road
SENIOR Michael Manning broke out of a run of poor form to win the Michaelmas Stableford at Vivary Golf Club in brilliant style recording an awesome 46 points. He said: “I couldn’t do a thing wrong. The ball went into the hole from all directions.”
JADE Clarke, Wellington School’s national fencing champion has received a prestigious award. Jade, 17, was invited to London to receive an award from The Worshipful Company of Cutlers for her achievement in winning the British Cadet Women’s Foil Fencing
QUEEN'S College took the cross country South-West regional finals by storm at King’s College. The Junior Girls ran well as a team, finishing second overall. Rebecca Brown led them home in 7th and was followed by Connie Hickman 8th, Fay Graham 24th,
SWIMMERS from Taunton School and Queen’s College will be competing in the London Aquatic Centre – home to the swimming events for the London 2012 Olympics – this weekend. The schools both took teams to the regional swimming relays at Millfield School
KING'S College Under-14 girls will be representing the West of England at the national schools finals in February after winning the regional championships at Millfield. The King’s team played exciting hockey throughout tournament and were justly rewarded
TWO members of Taunton Netball Club – Becca Holder and D’arcy Rowlands – have been selected for the Somerset Netball Academy. Both girls have progressed through the junior section at Taunton which is run by Ali White. They now play in the senior league
TAUNTON Titans will be looking to get themselves back on track tomorrow after two straight defeats – something that hasn’t happened since the 2012/2013 season. Titans visit fifth-placed Chinnor in Thame, Oxfordshire with a 3pm kick-off. After playing
THE ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet are returning to the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton with their enchanting Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker. The tale of The Nutcracker is one of the best-loved ballets and centres around Clara and her nutcracker
