A TAUNTON film producer has been awarded an honour in the Queen's birthday list, published today. Mike Downey, Chairman of the Board of the European Film Academy (EFA), has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in
A VAN was badly damaged after it caught fire on a busy Somerset road. The vehicle was reported to the fire service by members of the public at around 1.30pm. A fire crew attended the blaze, on the Frome Bypass. A Devon and Somerset Fire
HUNDREDS of protesters have turned out to protest against lockdown measures aimed at curbing the coronavirus. A largely maskless crowd gathered in Glastonbury town centre today (June 12) to spread their message of "love over fear". They heard
A CHARITY is hosting a fete this summer to raise much-needed funds. St Margaret's Hospice Summer Fete is set to include a raffle, barbecue, tombola, stalls, music and children's activities. This annual fete, which was unable to take place last
"WE have got some hard work to do," was Lewis Gregory's verdict, after Somerset suffered a second successive home defeat at the start of this season's Vitality Blast competition. Beaten by Essex in their T20 opener on Wednesday night, Somerset
THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 13 in the last 24 hours, official figures show. Public Health England figures show that 20,560 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Friday (June 11
FURTHER confirmed cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Somerset West and Taunton over the last week, new figures reveal. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Covid-19 mutation that originated in India now makes up 91%
CASES of the Delta variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Sedgemoor, new figures reveal. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Covid-19 mutation that originated in India now makes up 91% of new cases in the UK, with evidence suggesting it
A FRENCH bulldog owes a big ‘merci beaucoup’ to specialist vets at a Somerset animal hospital after successfully undergoing life-changing spinal surgery to enable him to walk again. Five-year-old Milo was in great pain and paralysed in all four
A WOMAN was rescued from a fire in a Taunton flat last night (June 11). Three fire crews, two from Taunton and one from Bridgwater, were called to the incident, in Duke Street, at just before 8pm. "On arrival, crews confirmed there was smoke
WE look back at the first ever Taunton dragon boat race on June 9, 2013: HUNDREDS of people lined the banks and bridges of the River Tone for Taunton’s first dragon boat race last Sunday, which raised thousands of pounds for charity. Timing
A MEMBER of Norton Manor Camp-based 40 Commando Royal Marines has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Warrant Officer Kieran Roe has been awarded the MBE. The accolade is for his work tackling health issues and as a diversity
THE chief executive of Somerset Community Foundation has been made an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Justin Sargent receives the honour announced today (Saturday) for services to the community in Somerset. Mr Sargent said: “It is
HEATHFIELD Manor is a striking period property offering over 8,600 sq ft of living accommodation in the main house. The property has the benefit of a three bedroom cottage, a traditional courtyard and modern range of adaptable farm buildings extending
A GROUP of friends will be slipping on their hiking boots next weekend in aid of a cancer charity. The Somerset Stompers are taking part in Macmillan Cancer Support's Mighty Hike - a 26-mile trek in the Lake District, on Saturday, June 19.
LAND Rover fans unite - a new sale will see a collection of classic examples go under the hammer - estimated to sell for nearly £50,000. The vehicles are entered into the Charterhouse specialist auction of classic and vintage cars at the prestigious
NETFLIX hit Bridgerton has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences across the globe and now Somerset fans can find themselves closer to the action than most. A new book entitled Bridgerton’s Bath is set to help visitors to the city discover
