The Fire Service were called to reports of a cooker on fire yesterday afternoon in Outer Circle. Fire Control mobilised two appliances from Taunton to attend this incident. Upon arrival crews confirmed there to be a small fire which was due […]
Read MoreBFG inspires reading at Somerset libraries
Every summer Somerset County Council’s libraries are buzzing with children taking part in The Reading Agency’s ‘Summer Reading Challenge’, and this year’s Big Friendly Read, has proved to be no exception. The Big Friendly Read has been inspired by celebrations […]
Read MoreDrugs warrant leads to seizure of cocaine
POLICE have carried out a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Taunton and have seized a significant amount of uncut cocaine. Officers carried out the search at a residential property in the East Reach area of town on […]
Read MoreProlific child sex offender sentenced to life
A 60-year-old Bridgwater man has been convicted of a series of non-recent sex offences against children and for falsely imprisoning a mother and child at their home in Bridgwater and has been given a life sentence today. Mark Lester, of Riverside Close in […]
Read MoreNew Head Appointed at Queen’s
Queen’s College, Taunton, has announced today (Wednesday) that Dr Lorraine Earps has been appointed as its new Head Teacher. Dr Earps, who replaces Mr Chris Alcock and takes up the role immediately, has been Deputy Head at Queen’s for the […]
Read MorePolice seek help after assault at Zinc nightclub
CCTV images have been released in a bid to identify a man Avon & Somerset Police want to speak to about an assault at a nightclub in Taunton. A 35-year-old man was punched in the face by another man during […]
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