NO new confirmed Covid-19 cases were recorded in four Somerset districts in the latest 24-hour period. There have now been a total of 786 confirmed cases in the area covered by the county council up to 5pm yesterday (Saturday), according to Public
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
THE return of horse racing from the start of this week (June 1) was good news to everyone who follows the ‘Sport of Kings’, and all of those who live locally and who are involved in any way, writes Richard Walsh. Last season David Pipe, who trains
BELOW are planning applications received by Somerset West and Taunton Council in the week up to June 4, 2020. The applications and notifications have been received for consideration and can be inspected online at www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk
THE headteacher of an 'outstanding' Taunton school is set to retire next year. Sarah Watson, headteacher of The Castle School, will be leaving her role in January 2021. Ms Watson, who has been the leader at the school for ten years after taking
STUDENTS and staff at Queen’s College, Taunton, whose art challenge made national news earlier in lockdown have embarked on a new initiative. Art teacher Laura Burgoyne launched The Colour Project, which is inspired by South Korean artist JeongMee
GREAT Western Railway is celebrating Pride month with a difference as it toasts Trainbow’s second birthday. With local pride events across the region being cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, GWR is teaming up with Network Rail to celebrate
