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Pat Palmer, before retiring, with some of her fellow charity fundraisers

Retired Somerset dance teacher praised after fundraising event

R J Pattison began refereeing at 14 and has since earned the title of Somerset Young Referee of the Year

R J Pattison began refereeing at 14 and has since earned the title of Somerset Young Referee of the Year

Rising Somerset football referee gaining recognition for dedication

Mike Turner in the Taunton Foodbank warehouse

Mike Turner in the Taunton Foodbank warehouse

Interview: Meet the Taunton Foodbank director who hails from New Zealand

Musgrove Park Hospital

Tribute event planned for 'precious' baby who died after two hours

Previously undefeated boxer Pawel

Previously undefeated boxer Pawel

Taunton boxer comes unstuck in fight on Joshua undercard

Fifteen-year-old Freya Bird walked from her hometown of Bridgwater to Wellington in aid of Children’s Hospice South West

Fifteen-year-old Freya Bird walked from her hometown of Bridgwater to Wellington in aid of Children’s Hospice South West

Children's Hospice South West

Girl, 15, completes Bridgwater to Wellington walk for charity

Tom Holland was filming in several locations, including Glasgow, last year.

Tom Holland was filming in several locations, including Glasgow, last year.

The Somerset man playing a 'big part' in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Wells' Val Breen (not pictured) has spent the last four decades supporting people across the county and beyond in a wide range of roles at the British Red Cross

Wells' Val Breen (not pictured) has spent the last four decades supporting people across the county and beyond in a wide range of roles at the British Red Cross

Somerset volunteer marks 40 years with British Red Cross

Hydro Harrier Phil Mansell trackside at last Tuesday’s Exeter Open meet

Hydro Harrier Phil Mansell trackside at last Tuesday’s Exeter Open meet

Hydro Harrier competes in various events across South West

Royal Mail has issued a postal delay warning for parts of West Somerset.

Royal Mail has issued a postal delay warning for parts of West Somerset.

Royal Mail issues postal delays warning for Somerset residents

Amy Smith celebrates with teammates on arrival back in Portsmouth after racing around the world

Amy Smith celebrates with teammates on arrival back in Portsmouth after racing around the world

Clipper Round The World

Somerset sailor completes extraordinarily round-the-world race

Beauchamp House resident Barbara pictured with the extended care home team on her 101st birthday

Beauchamp House resident Barbara pictured with the extended care home team on her 101st birthday

Somerset care home resident celebrates special 101st birthday

PLASTIC FREE: Stephen, community lead for Plastic Free Porlock Vale and Rob, steering group member

PLASTIC FREE: Stephen, community lead for Plastic Free Porlock Vale and Rob, steering group member

When a Somerset anti-sewage group's campaign scooped a top award

Maria Vaughan and her daughter Jill will tackle the trek on Saturday, August 15, aiming to raise funds for Help for Heroes

Maria Vaughan and her daughter Jill will tackle the trek on Saturday, August 15, aiming to raise funds for Help for Heroes

Help for Heroes

Somerset Royal Navy veteran and daughter to take on Jurassic Coast hike

The Somerset man who became the first to unicycle across the world

Freya Bird, aged 15, will walk from Bridgwater to Wellington on Saturday, August 1

Freya Bird, aged 15, will walk from Bridgwater to Wellington on Saturday, August 1

Children's Hospice South West

Somerset teen to take on 20-mile fundraising walk after major surgeries

Cameron Willetts and Beckie Lyons, who both gained distinction in the course

Cameron Willetts and Beckie Lyons, who both gained distinction in the course

Taunton hairdressers to offer added touch of colour for customers after crash course

Elaine Moodie with one of her favourite cuddly bears

Elaine Moodie with one of her favourite cuddly bears

Interview: Meet the Somerset woman with 18,000 soft toys

Woman 'married to Somerset river' wins council approval to officially protect it

Arlo Jennings with his exhibit in the Royal Academy of Arts

Arlo Jennings with his exhibit in the Royal Academy of Arts

Somerset pupil's clay mask goes on display at London art gallery

Elfan Ap Rees at the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare has died at the age of 84.

Elfan Ap Rees at the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare has died at the age of 84.

Founder of much-loved Somerset museum dies as tributes pour in

Should we clean public areas ourselves?

Should we clean public areas ourselves?

OPINION: Should residents cut grass and clean drains themselves?

Marina Kalachova, 55, has built a successful business as a piano teacher in Taunton.

Marina Kalachova, 55, has built a successful business as a piano teacher in Taunton.

Classical music

Taunton piano teacher and Ukrainian refugee inspires students across Somerset

Dionne John (pictured) is hoping to retain her Mrs Galaxy UK title ahead of the 2026 international pageant finals.

Dionne John (pictured) is hoping to retain her Mrs Galaxy UK title ahead of the 2026 international pageant finals.

Taunton woman set to represent Great Britain in international pageant

A father has raised concerns following a fire evacuation at Cineworld in Weston-super-Mare

A father has raised concerns following a fire evacuation at Cineworld in Weston-super-Mare

Father says Somerset cinema 'abandoned' disabled son during evacuation

Kim Viner (middle) is marking 17 years at Catherine House Care Home in Frome

Kim Viner (middle) is marking 17 years at Catherine House Care Home in Frome

Care home worker in Frome marks 17 years of dedicated work

Retired teacher Liz Hutchin, who is now a director of GoCreate

Retired teacher Liz Hutchin, who is now a director of GoCreate

Community interest companies

Interview: Meet the former Taunton teacher who found life colourful

Michelle May has been diagnosed with cancer, turning her world upside down.

Michelle May has been diagnosed with cancer, turning her world upside down.

Heartbreak after Somerset woman's sister diagnosed with cancer in the Philippines

South West in Bloom judges meet locals during their tour of Minehead

South West in Bloom judges meet locals during their tour of Minehead

Somerset town faces nervous wait ahead of South West in Bloom results

Freya Bird is set to walk from Bridgwater to Wellington in memory of a school friend and in support of Children’s Hospice South West

Freya Bird is set to walk from Bridgwater to Wellington in memory of a school friend and in support of Children’s Hospice South West

Children's Hospice South West

Somerset girl, 15, overcomes brain surgeries to take on 20-mile walk

Letter: A big thank you to the staff at Wildwood Taunton

14-year-old Zachary, who was attacked in Chard by a group of teenagers and filmed.

14-year-old Zachary, who was attacked in Chard by a group of teenagers and filmed.

Boy, 14, left in hospital with multiple injuries after Somerset park attack

The family taking on the challenge for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

The family taking on the challenge for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

Somerset brothers, 10 and 12, trek 55km across volcanic terrain in Iceland

Jim Wheeler and Ian Cassling, still going strong after 50 years' combined service

Jim Wheeler and Ian Cassling, still going strong after 50 years' combined service

Popular employees at Taunton firm celebrate 50 years of combined service

Marold the pug sporting a cheeky hat.

Marold the pug sporting a cheeky hat.

Somerset pug goes viral in mini McDonald’s and Tesco uniform

Patrick Hawkins (pictured) is being remembered a year and a half on from his sudden death.

Patrick Hawkins (pictured) is being remembered a year and a half on from his sudden death.

Former owner of much-loved Taunton motor museum to be remembered

Twelve Somerset entrepreneurs have been honoured at the eighth edition of the Shining Stars Awards

Twelve Somerset entrepreneurs have been honoured at the eighth edition of the Shining Stars Awards

Somerset entrepreneurs honoured at the Shining Stars Awards

Louise Smith (right) has taken on the role of youth chairperson at Staplegrove FC, following the departure of outgoing chairman Mike Arscott

Louise Smith (right) has taken on the role of youth chairperson at Staplegrove FC, following the departure of outgoing chairman Mike Arscott

Somerset football club welcomes first-ever female chairperson

David Baker, looking forward to returning to Taunton after serving his country

David Baker, looking forward to returning to Taunton after serving his country

We meet the Somerset war hero who is looking forward to returning 'home'

Jenny Palmer holding her medal.

Jenny Palmer holding her medal.

Guinness World Records

Taunton woman makes history after running ultra-marathon topless

Phil Hill enjoyed England's 2-1 win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals

Phil Hill enjoyed England's 2-1 win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals

Phil Hill column: Ruminations on England, Norway and World Cup shenanigans

Tabitha White celebrating her recovery.

Tabitha White celebrating her recovery.

Taunton woman, 20, on how she overcame long-running anorexia battle

Barnaby Webber, who came from Taunton, died after he was attacked in Nottingham in June 2023

Barnaby Webber, who came from Taunton, died after he was attacked in Nottingham in June 2023

Family completes 50km race in memory of Barnaby Webber

Jos Buttler celebrates after running out Martin Guptill to hand England the men's Cricket World Cup for the first time in 2019

Jos Buttler celebrates after running out Martin Guptill to hand England the men's Cricket World Cup for the first time in 2019

England Cricket

Looking Back: Taunton-born Buttler celebrates 2019 Cricket World Cup Final

Dr Megan Rowley

Dr Megan Rowley

Bridgwater College Academy

Somerset NHS psychologist returns to college to inspire next generation

An abstract Berrow Beach.

An abstract Berrow Beach.

Somerset Camera Club

Somerset Camera Club showcases its abstract and experimental photos

Taunton business owner Anita Greenslade from House of Admin was the winner of this year's Somerset Shining Star of the Year award

Taunton business owner Anita Greenslade from House of Admin was the winner of this year's Somerset Shining Star of the Year award

Small businesses across Somerset honoured at Shining Stars Awards

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78, her representative has said.

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78, her representative has said.

Police launch murder inquiry after death of Ann Widdecombe

Michael Langrish in the garden of his Taunton home

Michael Langrish in the garden of his Taunton home

Interview: Meet the former Bishop of Exeter who now calls Taunton home

Emily Brenchley and her partner Giles are trying to help friend Kayleigh Ewan, who was recently re-diagnosed with cancer

Emily Brenchley and her partner Giles are trying to help friend Kayleigh Ewan, who was recently re-diagnosed with cancer

Yeovil couple to run 10km every day for friend with terminal cancer

Erin Vukusic (left) and Maddie Russell helped Somerset to victory over Essex at Chelmsford

Erin Vukusic (left) and Maddie Russell helped Somerset to victory over Essex at Chelmsford

Teenage cricketer begins Somerset women's career in style

Tom Sloman, who has qualified for The Open

Tom Sloman, who has qualified for The Open

Taunton golfer to compete in The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Kelly Faiers (pictured) died in October 2023 after being 'coerced' into taking sleeping tablets, which led to her death, an inquest heard.

Kelly Faiers (pictured) died in October 2023 after being 'coerced' into taking sleeping tablets, which led to her death, an inquest heard.

Somerset woman, 61, was unlawfully killed by sex offender ex-partner, inquest finds

Margaret Lomax, 81, from Taunton.

Margaret Lomax, 81, from Taunton.

Woman says parking fine for dropping off charity donations is 'absolute nonsense'