STARGAZERS are in for a treat tonight when the Leonid meteor shower peaks. The Leonids are some of the fastest-moving and brightest meteors and – if the skies are clear – those looking skywards could see up to 15 shooting stars per hour. Here
A MAN attempting to steal cans of cider from a convenience store in Taunton pushed a member of staff who confronted him as he tried to leave the shop. The culprit then told the woman shop worker he was carrying a hammer before fleeing the scene.
POLICE in Somerset have recovered two mini diggers reported stolen more than 17 years ago. Officers discovered the diggers, worth £10,000, in a premises in the Templecombe atea. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said they were reported as
DRIVERS could land a fine of up to £1,000 for not updating this detail on their driving licence. Whether you’ve just moved house or changed address years ago, every driver should be aware of the huge fines they face if they forget to update their
A GRIEVING family have paid tribute to a "vivacious beautiful" young woman who has died after being hit by a van while walking her dog Henrietta 'Hatty' Harrison, 24, was staying with her parents in Oake during lockdown when tragedy struck.
A TAUNTON butcher that has remained open during both lockdowns is supporting the community through the crisis with a number of initiatives. Stillmans, which has a shop in Station Road, has: given NHS staff discounts and free home deliveries
A SHED has been completely destroyed after a fire broke out in Shepton Mallet this morning (November 17). Three crews extinguished the fire at Home Fields, but it also caused damage to a neighbouring shed and garage. A spokesperson for Devon
NEW grants are being made available to businesses who have been affected by the second national lockdown. Two national business grants, the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG (Closed) Addendum) and the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG), have
TAUNTON Titans have been given the opportunity to play contact rugby in a cup competition this season. Back in October, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) Council announced the decision to cancel the National League season, as a meaningful league season
THREE fire crews tackled a fire in Dulverton high street during the early hours of this morning (November17). Western Power were also called to the incident to isolate power to the home and neighbouring properties. A member of the public reported
A TAUNTON man and his sidekick are helping create a bit of fun in a Taunton street. 'Virus Ventriloquist' Geoffrey Edwards has revived his partnership with his dummy, Parlanchin. The cheeky assistant had been tucked away in an old box
PUPILS at a Somerset school got their hands dirty in the battle to tackle climate change. Year 7 students at Kingsmead School, in Wiveliscombe, took up their spades, gardening gloves to help a team of volunteers during a mass tree planting effort
ANIMAL charity the RSPCA is urging people to help them tackle a rise in calls during what it expects to be its 'toughest Christmas yet'. The charity is bracing itself as it fears the financial strain from the Coronavirus pandemic could mean a rise
A 28-YEAR-OLD has been ordered to carry out 280 hours of unpaid work after admitting slashing tyres in a Taunton street. Lee Edney, of Cheddon Road, Taunton, was sentenced after admitting seven counts of criminal damage following a series of tyre
AS we look forward to Christmas lights in our shopping centres and residential roads, can I make a request on behalf of people who have light-sensitive epilepsy? Please use the option of a slow sequence of lights turning on and off, rather than
