NO new coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in Somerset hospitals in the latest NHS England figures. The newest data, which takes into account deaths up to 5pm yesterday (Friday), has shown that no further deaths have been registered across
CELEBRATING National Volunteers Week – June 1-7, 2020 Being a volunteer has probably never been more in the spotlight than it is at the current time. Look how Taunton sprang into action with the Coronavirus Community Help group. Suddenly, people
DRIVERS could soon be fined £100 for leaving their engine running in Somerset’s car parks or other public locations. Mendip District Council is exploring various options to improve the district’s air quality as part of its plans to become carbon-neutral
MORE than 700 families stuck under coronavirus lockdown will receive help laying tributes at the graves of fallen war heroes in France to mark the anniversary of D-Day. In stark contrast to 2019’s extensive 75th anniversary commemorations, this
PEOPLE visiting Taunton by train could soon find it easier to reach the flagship Firepool site under plans for a new pedestrian and cycle route. Somerset West and Taunton Council is working on regenerating the Firepool site on Priory Bridge Road
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Glastonbury to tackle a fire in a compactor vehicle fire. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called at 7.22am today (June 6) to a yard in Glastonbury after receiving a call about a compactor vehicle on
A VOLUNTEER police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct in connection with an application for a paid role with Avon and Somerset Police. A hearing concluded that the special constable, who cannot be named for legal reasons, would have
The 2000/01 season saw Leeds United reach the Champions League semi-finals (yes, really) and Taunton Town end their wait to secure the FA Vase. The Peacocks sealed a hat-trick of league titles, and plans were afoot to go into the Southern League...
HAVING had their doors closed to clients for weeks due to the global Coronavirus pandemic, Charterhouse in Sherborne are looking to re-open the doors of their salerooms from June 15. “The word of the moment is unprecedented and these are certainly
MORE than 900 emergency food parcels have been given out as Taunton Foodbank saw a 93 per cent increase in demand. The figures for April show the foodbank, which is run by the Trussel Trust, issued food to 939 people - 387 of those were children
