Following the success of their Great Somerset Colour Run in May, St. Margaret’s Hospice has announced that they have added an exciting new event to their 2016 events calendar… The Bubble Rush! Held on October 2nd 2016, this event will […]
Read MoreTaunton MP helps Knightstone housing association
With the help of Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow, Knightstone Housing officially broke the ground at their development of 78 new homes at Parmin Close in Taunton on Friday (9 September). Of the 78 new homes, 66 will offer flexible […]
Read More£1m expansion of Holway primary now complete
Families in South Taunton have been given cause to celebrate thanks to the expansion of a primary school in Somerset’s county town. Somerset County Council’s £1.1million scheme to bring four new classrooms – and 120 much-needed additional school places – […]
Read MoreA Carnival Princess is Crowned!
The search for a Carnival Princess reaches its finale Elsa Whitworth was crowned this year’s Carnival Princess last night, as the search for Taunton Carnival’s Princess came to an end. Elsa, 9, attends Trull Primary School and said ‘being the […]
Read MoreTaunton Paralympian raises Mental Health awareness
Taunton man Philip “Scoobs” Eaglesham is raising awareness of Mental Health on the worlds biggest sporting stage at the Rio Paralympic games. A former Plymouth based Royal Marine served for several years and managed to avoid bombs and bullets in Afghanistan […]
Read MoreVictims should have access to restorative justice
A report by the Justice Select Committee, which states that restorative justice (RJ) should be available to all victims of crime, has been strongly welcomed by Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens. In its conclusion, the […]
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