PENSIONERS are to march on local BBC offices to protest against the corporation's plans to axe free TV licences for over-75s. The nationwide demonstration, organised by the National Pensioners Convention (NPC), is thought to be one of the biggest
A ROAD on the outskirts of Wellington is currently closed following a crash. Ford Street has been closed after a crash involving a van. It is not currently known if anyone has been injured. PCSO Steve Hill posted the update on his social media
More than 100 primary schools in Somerset still contain asbestos – though the risk to the public is minimal. A freedom of information request has revealed the extent to which the potentially cancerous material remains in schools maintained by the
TOMORROW'S West of England Premier Cricket League schedule could well be weather dependent, but there's plenty of action to look forward to, if the rain allows. In Premier 1, Bridgwater and Taunton St Andrew's are both looking to bounce back from
DO you recognise these tools? Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information after tools were recovered in the Taunton area. A spokesman said: "The tools, which are believed to be stolen, were discovered in a car which was stopped for
PLANS to turn a former union regional HQ into 13 apartments have been approved. Windsor Properties (Taunton) applied for planning permission to convert the former UNISON building in The Crescent from offices into dwellings. The 19th Century building
TWO redundancies payouts of more than £100,000 are set to be approved. The new Somerset West and Taunton Council is being recommended to approve the severance costs, which have already been accounted for in the 'transformation' figures. The
BRIDGWATER’S MP has welcomed Defra's issuing of a new set of general licences for controlling wild birds. Three new types of licence have been approved by Environment Secretary Michael Gove after the former system was suspended in April. They came
IT was a busy week for Taunton Festival of the Arts, who have recently held their Dance Festival and Gala Evening. The Dance Festival took place at Queen’s College on from May 28 until June 2. There were over 900 candidates from around the South
“I LOVED playing for Taunton Town and I always will,” says Jamie Price, as the defender returns to his hometown club ahead of the 2019/20 season. The 32-year-old played for the Peacocks for three seasons between 2013 and 2016, and after three years
KFC. Kentucky Fried Chicken. The fast-food chain has been famous for, well, chicken, for decades. But now, for the first time, KFC has announced it is to list a VEGAN burger on its menu. The Imposter is a burger developed by KFC alongside
A DELIGHTED couple were reunited with their beloved pet cat after he went missing from their home - for almost SEVEN YEARS. Black and white moggy Bugsy wandered away from his family home back in 2012, and distraught owners Christine and Robert Holland
YET again, the council had no ability to plan ahead. The world cup cricket arrives in town and it's traffic chaos, because yet again, those involved haven't got any common sense. They close off several roads but then let people park on the
WANT to work alongside the new Somerset West and Taunton Council and the police? Here's your chance as Deane House has come to market. Located in the town centre and within walking distance of the train station, the building has been refurbished
AN EXQUISITE private collection of jewellery dazzled salegoers at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s June antiques auction with items hotly contested by local, national and international buyers. A packed saleroom was captivated by the high calibre offering
