Family

Children may find it difficult to get back into routine after the summer holidays.

Sleep expert reveals the five best ways to get your kids’ sleep back on track

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette

M&S's first parent and baby meet-up will be held on September 3.

M&S's first parent and baby meet-up will be held on September 3.

M&S in Taunton launches weekly parent and baby meet-ups

“The first days of the new school year may seem daunting, and so it’s important to remind them that it can take time to re-adjust.”

“The first days of the new school year may seem daunting, and so it’s important to remind them that it can take time to re-adjust.”

NSPCC: How parents and carers can support children as they go back to school

It is one of the 17 Toys R Us locations opening over the summer. Mock-up of the new storefront.

It is one of the 17 Toys R Us locations opening over the summer. Mock-up of the new storefront.

Taunton's Toys'R'Us opening this weekend with free goody bags

Former Wiveliscombe bank manager among latest County Gazette death notices

Former Wiveliscombe bank manager among latest County Gazette death notices

Former Wiveliscombe bank manager among latest County Gazette death notices

The Government said it will be focusing on

The Government said it will be focusing on

Children & Young People

Quarter of young children in Somerset not meeting expected development goals

Happy birthday, Jim!

Happy birthday, Jim!

Care home resident shares secret to a long life on 100th birthday

James ‘Pud’ Pullen (left) and Thomas Palacio (right).

James ‘Pud’ Pullen (left) and Thomas Palacio (right).

Friend of man who died from brain tumour to run from Plymouth to Wells in three days

“There are some simple steps to take which can help children who may be feeling apprehensive about their exam results.”

“There are some simple steps to take which can help children who may be feeling apprehensive about their exam results.”

A Level Results 2024

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Results day can be a difficult time for teenagers – here’s how you can help

Lee Mainwaring, aged 54, died in a collision in Bridgwater earlier this month.

Lee Mainwaring, aged 54, died in a collision in Bridgwater earlier this month.

Family of motorcyclist who died in Bridgwater collision thank public for tributes

Former Somerset and England cricketer Ken Palmer, who sadly died in July.

Former Somerset and England cricketer Ken Palmer, who sadly died in July.

Family’s tribute to former cricketer Ken Palmer among this week’s death notices

Cat Bennett delivered her baby Amelia in their Land Rover when they were five minutes from Musgrove Park Hospital.

Cat Bennett delivered her baby Amelia in their Land Rover when they were five minutes from Musgrove Park Hospital.

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Mother delivers her own baby in the back of a moving Land Rover in Taunton

Redrow's explorer packs are designed to encourage children to have fun outdoors

Redrow's explorer packs are designed to encourage children to have fun outdoors

Housebuilder's explorer packs for children to encourage outdoor play

Taunton death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette

Taunton death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette

Family pays tribute to ex-Army officer in latest Taunton area death notices

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain

Butlin’s new £2.5 million ‘most exciting UK playground’ now open

Butlin’s new £2.5 million ‘most exciting UK playground’ now open

Butlin’s new £2.5 million ‘most exciting UK playground’ now open

Olivia Hopkins and Amy Pope, who met after their daughters struck up a friendship.

Olivia Hopkins and Amy Pope, who met after their daughters struck up a friendship.

‘I came out as gay after I fell for another mum at the school gates’

Helping Hands Home Care

Helping Hands Home Care

Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care

Children aged 17 and under can enter the show free with a paying adult.

Children aged 17 and under can enter the show free with a paying adult.

Taunton Flower Show offers free entry and entertainment for children

Liam Shipway and his partner Charli Bushen surprised his brother Tyler with the news.

Liam Shipway and his partner Charli Bushen surprised his brother Tyler with the news.

Couple keep twin pregnancy secret and surprise their family with two babies

Taunton death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette

Taunton death notices and funeral announcements from the Somerset County Gazette

Former art teacher at Castle School among latest County Gazette death notices

Advice for parents balancing work and childcare this school summer holiday

Advice for parents balancing work and childcare this school summer holiday

NSPCC advice on what age to leave a child home alone as school holidays begin

Lock in your love at Shepton Mallet Prison

Lock in your love at Shepton Mallet Prison

Lock in your love by getting married at Shepton Mallet Prison

Dunster Show is back in August.

Dunster Show is back in August.

Family Days Out

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Dunster Show's 'magical' family day out returning for 176th year

Families across Great Britain face increased costs for summer holiday clubs this year

Families across Great Britain face increased costs for summer holiday clubs this year

Families face record bills over £1,000 for summer holiday clubs this year

Youth violence is defined as

Youth violence is defined as

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset children 'at risk of significant harm' from youth violence Ofsted finds

Wookey Hole's model moon hidden in the caves.

Wookey Hole's model moon hidden in the caves.

Wookey Hole puts on 'magical' activities for the summer holidays

The NSPCC’s Helpline handled more than 7,800 contacts last year from people concerned about a child being left home alone or unsupervised.

The NSPCC’s Helpline handled more than 7,800 contacts last year from people concerned about a child being left home alone or unsupervised.

Guidance for leaving children home alone after spike in calls to NSPCC Helpline

Rob and his grandfather Colin Earnden.

Rob and his grandfather Colin Earnden.

Man appeals for help with ‘needle in a haystack’ search for Somerset family history

Over one hundred parents agreed there was a need for the proposed soft play site.

Over one hundred parents agreed there was a need for the proposed soft play site.

Plans for new children's soft play centre near Taunton

Baby Preston in front of the iconic Pyramid Stage.

Baby Preston in front of the iconic Pyramid Stage.

Glastonbury Festival

Was this the youngest baby at Glasto? Dad of six-week-old praises festival community

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support

The summer holiday activity is being hosted by Dobbies.

The summer holiday activity is being hosted by Dobbies.

Summer holidays

Children can make their own teddy bear this summer holiday

The festival will return for its fifth innings.

The festival will return for its fifth innings.

Somerset-based family theatre festival celebrates its fifth year next month

Annie Tombs and her son Eli.

Annie Tombs and her son Eli.

Somerset woman starts podcast for 'unheard' mums to share their stories

School caretaker Ian Coates, and university students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, who were killed in the attacks one year ago.

School caretaker Ian Coates, and university students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, who were killed in the attacks one year ago.

Families of victims killed in Nottingham attacks vow to keep up public safety battle

George Nott, of the 6th Airborne Division (left) and Café Gondrée, the first home liberated in Normandy.

George Nott, of the 6th Airborne Division (left) and Café Gondrée, the first home liberated in Normandy.

Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare builder one of first soldiers to liberate France on D-Day

Latest death notices and funeral announcements from the County Gazette

Latest death notices and funeral announcements from the County Gazette

Latest death notices and funeral announcements from the County Gazette

The coffee morning takes place every Wednesday in term time.

The coffee morning takes place every Wednesday in term time.

Taunton coffee morning for parents of children with Autism and ADHD is 'huge hit'

Jean is one of thousands of LGBT+ veterans who had their military careers cut short.

Jean is one of thousands of LGBT+ veterans who had their military careers cut short.

Mission for justice

Collin Reeves, an Afghanistan veteran who is serving life for double murder.

Collin Reeves, an Afghanistan veteran who is serving life for double murder.

Daughter of veteran double murderer calls for psychiatric assessments

Pet Idol Winner 2024: Lola the Pug Shih-Tzu.

Pet Idol Winner 2024: Lola the Pug Shih-Tzu.

County Gazette’s Pet Idol winner and runners-up for 2024

Lorna Simpson has no rules for her 8-year-old daughter because she thinks Skylah-Faith naturally “does the right thing”.

Lorna Simpson has no rules for her 8-year-old daughter because she thinks Skylah-Faith naturally “does the right thing”.

Meet the 'yes mum' with no rules for 8-year-old daughter who makes own decisions

Burnham-on-Sea RNLI crews assisted with the occasion.

Burnham-on-Sea RNLI crews assisted with the occasion.

RNLI assists with marriage proposal at beach in Somerset using boats and banner

eat:Taunton attendees at the festival in 2019.

eat:Taunton attendees at the festival in 2019.

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Full list of food stalls coming to Taunton for eat:Festival

Children at Glastonbury Festival 2022

Children at Glastonbury Festival 2022

Glastonbury Festival

Kidzfield will keep children entertained at Glastonbury 2024

Survey opens for Children and Young People's Plan in Somerset

Survey opens for Children and Young People's Plan in Somerset

Somerset Council

Survey opens for Children and Young People's Plan in Somerset

Peter Andre and Emily MacDonagh have decided on a name for their newest addition to the family born in Taunton last month.

Peter Andre and Emily MacDonagh have decided on a name for their newest addition to the family born in Taunton last month.

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Peter Andre decides on name for Taunton baby after almost a month of waiting

Elena Leeming, a strict mother of two, has shared her parenting style and some things she does might surprise you

Elena Leeming, a strict mother of two, has shared her parenting style and some things she does might surprise you

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'I'm UK's strictest mum': Sweets are banned and toys thrown away if not tidied up

Retirement living area in Taunton to host free art workshops

Retirement living area in Taunton to host free art workshops

Retirement living area in Taunton to host free art workshops

Mel's poem entitled 'A Kiss Goodbye' which will be displayed as textile art at the exhibition.

Mel's poem entitled 'A Kiss Goodbye' which will be displayed as textile art at the exhibition.

Poet hopes art exhibition on baby loss in Taunton will 'bring comfort' to people

Children as young as three can learn about its stories in a fun and hands-on manner

Children as young as three can learn about its stories in a fun and hands-on manner

Cultural attractions

Family-friendly Explorer Backpacks coming to Wells Cathedral

The Little Farm Shed, in Shepton Mallet.

The Little Farm Shed, in Shepton Mallet.

Schoolgirls open new farm shop as part of plans to re-energise Somerset high street