A 28-year-old man has been jailed for 12 months after admitting to defrauding thousands of pounds from a butchers near Weston-super-Mare. Michael Vowles, of Avonmouth Road in Bristol, pleaded guilty to three offences, including: Fraud by abuse
SOMERSET West and Taunton has an ageing population, new census figures outline, as the proportion of over-65s calling the area home rose in the last decade. The census takes place every 10 years, with the latest snapshot captured on March 21, 2021
Aldi is an unsurprisingly but rewarding place for skincare lovers. The Lacura range is filled with incredible beauty products all at affordable prices. From serums to moisturisers, SPF to masks, you’ll find everything you need. And that now
TP Toys has released a brand new trampoline just in time for summer and it's even cheaper than Aldi's giant version. Whether you are looking for some summer holiday inspiration or you want to get the kids outside during the better weather, we've
THE following applications and notifications have been received for consideration by Mendip District Council in the week of June 20, 2022. They can be inspected online at mendip.gov.uk. CHEDDAR 2022/1282/FUL: Change of use of static caravan
A TAUNTON man has been fined after he was caught driving at 76mph on a stretch of the A38 with a 50mph speed limit. Joseph Francis Raucki, of Beverley Close, was caught speeding in a Ford on December 9, 2021 near Thurloxton (between Taunton and
STRODE Theatre announces creative team and audition dates for its all-new community pantomime and for a Beckett and Pinter double-bill. Strode Theatre, which is staging its own community pantomime production of Cinderella at Christmas this year
A PROPOSAL to lower fuel prices at rural filling stations to help cut the cost of country living has been described as ‘unworkable’ by Conservative MP Ian Liddell-Grainger. The idea was put forward by Liberal Democrat Richard Foord soon after taking
PUPILS at Langford CofE Primary School enjoyed a series of activities at Klive Court. Earlier this month, Class 2 children had a “fabulous few days” on residential at Kilve Court and enjoyed new activities such as mountain biking and archery.
A SOMERSET man accused of rape and sexual assault has been sent for trial at Mold Crown Court in Wales. Ernest Robert Noddings, of Barton Close, Berrow, appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, June 22 charged with rape, attempted rape
Now in its seventh year, South West Farmer Awards give the farming industry in the west country a chance to stand up and be recognised with an emphasis on future and forward thinking farmers. Supported by industry experts, the event gives local
Now in its seventh year, South West Farmer Awards give the farming industry in the west country a chance to stand up and be recognised with an emphasis on future and forward thinking farmers. Supported by industry experts, the event gives local
Somerset beer and gin lovers will soon have a new watering hole in the county town after plans were approved. Robin Pendleton has been granted permission by Somerset West and Taunton Council to open a craft beer and gin lounge at 1 Riverside Place
GROUND works have begun at St John’s car park, Glastonbury, to install electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs). Mendip District Council and partners, EB Charging, are installing 43 EVCPs in 13 Council-owned car parks this summer. Cllr Simon
THE COVID-19 spring booster programme will draw to a close at the end of June, and Somerset Public Health are urging those who have yet to have theirs are urged to come forward as soon as possible. People in Taunton and the surrounding areas who
ST MARGARET’S Hospice is helping people to get fitter with a new free digital challenge. The hospice has launched its new free digital challenge, 30 minutes for 30 days, and is asking supporters to do 30 minutes of exercise for 30 days while asking
TAUNTON drivers have expressed their frustration at vehicles straddling both lanes of the Toneway between the Priory Fields Retail Park roundabout and Creech Castle. The Creech Castle junction is being upgraded as part of an £8.3 million improvement
KING'S College, Taunton are through to final’s day of the National Schools T20 competition after beating Bradfield College by seven wickets in the south west final that was played at Clifton College on Monday. After being put into bat King’s were
Young men and women from Wadham School in Crewkerne celebrated the end of their school lives in style at their prom. The event was held at Haselbury Mill and the pupils rose to the stylish occasion, donning themselves in debonair dresses and suave
A WHITE lace which spent years in the attic of a Somerset property, believed to have been used to shroud Queen Victoria’s coffin, is to be auctioned. The lace will be offered at Hansons Auctioneers’ June 30 Fine Art Auction at Etwall Auction Centre
A Somerset developer has clashed with the local authority over plans for a new travellers’ site off the busy A37. Shaun Essex applied for permission in June 2020 to build nine travellers’ pitches on a small parcel of land opposite Old Gore Wood
Yeovil voters will have a choice of five different candidates when they go to the polls next month in a by-election. A by-election will take place for the Brympton ward on South Somerset Distict Council on July 14, following the passing of Councillor
SOMERSET'S most successful ever woman cricketer Anya Shrubsole was back at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton on the opening day of the Women’s Test Match between England and South Africa. Anya who hails from Bath first played for Somerset
