Flying Scotsman visit reignites 100mph locomotive debate…
LATER this month, the famous Flying Scotsman will visit Somerset, bringing rail lovers out in force to get…
Hollywood icon becomes patron of performing arts at Queen’s College, Taunton
A HOLLYWOOD legend has become patron of performing arts at a Somerset school. Actor, director and playwright Steven Berkoff has…
BUY SOMERSET: Somerset Food Trail Festival features a raft of tasty county treats
THE very best food and drink produced in Somerset will be showcased during a special event next month. From July…
Popular Taunton café closed after overnight break-in
A POPULAR Taunton café is closed after an overnight break-in. The Shed, in Goodland Gardens, was raided some time overnight,…
Get counting in the garden this month to help record Somerset wildlife
PEOPLE in Somerset are being encouraged to get counting while out and about this month. The Somerset Wildlife Trust’s (SWT)…
Taunton teen sentenced after setting fire to seven minibuses
A TAUNTON 17-year-old who destroyed seven minibuses after setting them on fire has been given a two-year detention and…
‘Perfect Somerset family home’ at the foot of the Quantocks on the market
THE “perfect West Somerset home” is up for sale – and comes complete with 16-acre grounds, a range of…
‘Are you allowed 10% above the speed limit?’: Police answer Somerset speeding questions
WHENEVER the police are seen, speed gun in hand, on roads in Somerset, there are some who voice their…
Serial Taunton shoplifters Kim Parkhouse and Mark Cripps behind bars
SERIAL shoplifters Kim Parkhouse and Mark Cripps have been jailed for stealing thousands of pounds worth of items from…
‘Key’ Somerset route to close during the day for resurfacing works
A KEY Somerset route will be closed during the day as resurfacing works are carried out. Somerset Council will be…
