A 1960s rock ‘n’ roll spectacular is the focal point of a major fundraising event for West Country based cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow. The event is the first anniversary follow-up to last year’s world premiere of the film Chance Encounter,
A GLOBE-TROTTING schoolgirl birdwatcher became the youngest Brit ever to be awarded an honorary degree last week. Dedicated ornithologist Mya-Rose Craig, 17, was the youngest birdwatcher in the world to spot 5000 different species. The teenage
I AM delighted to have been asked by the Prime Minister to continue to serve as the Minister for the Environment focusing on delivering the Government’s commitment to make this country the cleanest and greenest on earth and tasked with bringing the
THE price of sending a letter is to go up. From March 23, the cost of a first class stamp will rise from 70p to 76p, with a second class stamp rising from 61p to 65p. Royal Mail said the price increases are “necessary” to ensure the sustainability
HOMECOOKING is at the heart of The Weir Café in Taunton, with dishes and cakes made from scratch by their talented chef. Wendy Edwards, 47, has only been cooking professionally for two years after working in retail for most of her life. Wendy
BLUE passports will be issued for the first time in almost three decades from next month to mark Britain's departure from the European Union. Championed by Brexiteers, the new-look documents will replace the burgundy passports which were rolled
THERE could be a new name on the local league scene next season, thanks to the thriving rugby section at Richard Huish College in Taunton. This campaign has seen the college’s team finish runner-up in the AOC Premier Division, ahead of Exeter and
AROUND 17,000 trees are set to be planted in Somerset over the next three years - one for each baby born in the county. The Baby Trees scheme, put forward by the Liberal Democrats, was approved at Somerset County Council's meeting earlier this
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include: Aaron Leonard Cryer, 28, of East Reach, Taunton, drunk and disorderly, £50 fine, £32 victim surcharge, £85 costs; damaged a custody cell wall, £120 compensation. (G). Stephen Paul
A SOMERSET cider maker has appeared in court facing 19 charges relating to allegedly dumping trade waste in the sewer system. Brothers Cider, based at Showerings Cider Mill, in Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet, did not enter a plea to the charges
CINEMA goers will be in for a pleasant listening experience before a film in Somerset next month. The premiere screening of Military Wives in Yeovil on Friday, March 6, will feature a live performance from the Yeovilton Military Wives Choir.
I WAS thrilled to read in last week's County Gazette about the fact that Somerset County Council was able to replace three footbridges in South Somerset within two years of closure due to health and safety issues. I note that the Highways Cabinet
