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  • Protection plans for Bathealton and Fitzhead

    PLANS for the protection and enhancement of the most historic and interesting parts of Bathealton and Fitzhead will soon be coming under public scrutiny. Taunton Deane Council wants local residents to give their views on key Conservation Area

  • Click to vote in our Schools Christmas Card competition

    THE entries are in and now YOU can vote for your favourite in our Schools Christmas Card Competition, sponsored by Howards Peugeot in Taunton and Weston. You can view the entries via the Related Link below or by clicking here - click on

  • Hinkley's nuclear future under microscope

    EDF Energy will hold a series of public events about its plans for a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point. The initial consultation over the next few weeks will be on EDF's so-called 'Initial Proposals and Options' before a further consultation

  • MP slams wind turbine proposals

    GOVERNMENT proposals to enable wind turbine companies to sidestep planning consent are "a serious worry", according to West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger. The new rules, designed to cut red tape and costs, would have strict noise, appearance and

  • Porlock astronomy event draws in the crowds

    PEOPLE rocketed down to Porlock on Saturday for an event of astronomical proportions. The 80-plus visitors to the village hall were left starry-eyed as they handled real meteorites, enjoyed presentations from astronomers and learned more about

  • Anti-bullying charter for Taunton

    YOUNGSTERS are helping to stop bullying with the Taunton Children’s Anti-Bullying Charter. Taunton Learning Partnership (TLP), which includes children from schools and colleges in the town, launched the charter as part of National Anti-Bullying Week

  • Festival show for church

    LIGHTNING Theatre will be performing at St Michael’s Church in Galmington to raise cash for the church. The group is made up of performers from around the area and performed Take Off – The Musical at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe to great reviews

  • Heavy rain expected to hit the county

    HEAVY rain is expected across Somerset today. weather experts are expecting around 15 to 20mm of rain with 30mm over hills, saturated ground and swollen rivers meaning flooding is possible. Strong winds are also expected. Another

  • Politicians grilled at West Somerset Community College

    PUPILS from West Somerset Community College grilled local politicians at a special Question Time event. The Year 13 learners quizzed West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger and prospective parliamentary candidates Theo-Butt Philip and Kathy Pearce on topical