Police warning after reports of fake £20 notes in Taunton
RESIDENTS and businesses are being warned to check their change after a spate of counterfeit £20 notes being reported…
Somerset REFUSED permission to raise council tax rates by up to 11%
A PROPOSAL to raise council tax rates in Somerset by around 11% has been refused by the government -…
Roadworks in Bridgwater and Wellington delayed due to bad weather
ROADWORKS due to start tonight (February 9) on busy routes near Wellington and in Bridgwater have been postponed. Bad…
CCTV appeal after Taunton takeaway window damaged
POLICE are keen to trace this person after the window of a Taunton restaurant and takeaway was damaged. Officers…
PINTS FROM THE PAST: Somerset pubs then and now – do you recognise them?
PUBS have been a mainstay of Somerset communities for generations. The ‘local’ has been a meeting point – and a…
Drink-driver had cider bottles in van after swerving all over M5 in Somerset
A DRINK-DRIVER was pulled over on the M5 in Somerset – and found with empty cider bottles in his…
New bus shelter installed near Wellington to help travellers
BUS users will soon be protected from the elements by a new shelter near Wellington. A new bus shelter has…
UKHO nursery expands to offer more childcare for Taunton families
WORKERS at a major Somerset employer can now enjoy expanded nursery facilities. The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has officially opened…
Line-up for 2026 Folk Series of shows in Taunton revealed
A “CAREFULLY-CURATED” selection of folk artists are set to appear in Taunton as part of a new series of…
Disabled Taunton man’s shock as council tax bill rises from zero to £1,100
TAUNTON man Andy Mitchell is heading to the High Court after he went from paying no council tax -…
