Taunton is to host the South West in Bloom awards for 2016. The ceremony will take place at Somerset County Cricket Club on October 6 when the In Bloom awards and the In Your Neighbourhood Awards will be announced. Patrons […]
Read MoreNew youth shelter for Lyngford Park
A new youth shelter has been officially opened at Lyngford Park. The state of the art shelter has solar panelling which powers the lighting and provides DAB radio and Bluetooth connectivity. It was funded by grant from the Council’s Housing […]
Read MoreScarecrow World record attempt to be held
A Wellington based Dementia charity is attempting to break a Guinness World Record next month and needs your help. They are attempting to smash the record and need 300 or more people to dress up as a scarecrow to beat […]
Read MoreAutumn Talks at the Museum of Somerset
The Museum of Somerset’s autumn events programme of heritage and history talks has been announced. The programme opens on 4 October with Dr Hilary Custance Green. ‘Writing to a Ghost’ explores the untold stories of the Thailand– Burma railway and […]
Read MoreDrug dealers jailed for more than 50 years
Nineteen drug dealers from across Somerset have been jailed for a combined total of 53 years and four months. It follows a nine-month long police investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in the county. Among those jailed were […]
Read MoreIconic Taunton Store Announces Closing Proposals
The County Stores, one of Taunton’s most iconic independent shops, has today announced proposals to close in January 2017. The store, which includes a coffee cellar, gift shop, bakery and restaurant, also houses the Post Office for the centre of […]
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