West Women's League: Sedgemoor 1: Taunton Civil Service Ladies' 1st XI 5, ISCA Dragons 4ths 3. ISCA attacked Civil's defence from the start, and took an early lead. After regaining possession, Chrissi Curno scored the equaliser, slipping it past ISCA's
EBL Division 2: Taunton Tigers 92, Plymouth Raiders 2nds 77. TAUNTON Tigers maintained their 100% home league record with a comfortable and efficient win over local rivals Plymouth. The Raiders' talented, young outfit hussled and harried the Tigers
FIREFIGHTERS and ambulance personnel freed a woman trapped in a car that had gone into a ditch in Netherclay, Bishop's Hull, just before 5pm today (Wednesday). The casualty was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. Her condition is unknown.
A TAUNTON history group is inviting people to wield swords and muskets to re-enact 17th Century warfare. The Taunton Garrison is a small group of enthusiasts that specialises in re-enacting military and domestic life from 1640-1690. The group is holding
A TAUNTON charity supporting people with depression and anxiety is holding a fundraising tabletop sale on March 3. Mindline Somerset is an out-of-hours telephone helpline, open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 8pm to midnight. Its sale,
TAUNTON women could find themselves behind the wheel of a police car next month for a charity challenge. Marie Curie Cancer Care's annual driving challenge lets women have a spin in vehicles including fire engines, police cars, steam engines and buses
LOVE was definitely in the air at Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital on Valentine's Day yesterday (Wednesday) when one of its patients got engaged. 92-year-old Dora Dalby proposed to Harry Hechle, 84, when he went to visit her on Dunkery Ward. Harry said
BROWNIES in Carhampton have raised £72 to help rebuild a Guide headquarters destroyed by a volcanic eruption. The eight-strong 1st Carhampton pack, which meets in the village recreation centre, were so concerned about what had happened to the Alliouagana
STAFF at your County Gazette saw red today (Wednesday). We dressed down in romantic red for Valentine's Day. And it was all to support colleagues Dee Kmita and Hayley Escott, from our newspaper sales and distribution department, who are raising cash
THE consultation on Musgrove Park Hospital's application to become an NHS Foundation Trust has ended - and the trust is now encouraging as many people as possible to register as members. Chairman Ros Wyke said: "We have been very encouraged with the
A West Somerset landlord has had to ban children playing on equipment in his hotel garden because it's falling into the sea. Simon Strom, landlord of the Blue Anchor hotel at Blue Anchor, has also had to move benches back to stop them falling onto the
DOZENS of jobs could be created if plans to convert a derelict egg factory in Taunton into a care home get the go-ahead. Southern Cross Healthcare has submitted a planning application to convert the former Egg Products Ltd site in Roman Road, which has
THE wrangle over the building of the Wellsprings Leisure Centre, in Taunton, caused the council "more problems than any other in its lifetime", a report concludes. The report to Taunton Deane Council outlines how the centre at Ladymead Community School
A seven-year-old girl and her father, who were suffering from severe seasickness, were taken ashore by a Minehead lifeboat crew. The lifeboat was diverted from a training exercise on Sunday morning following a distress call from the skipper of Minehead-based
THE councillor in charge of housing in the Taunton and Wellington areas stepped down this week. Cllr Greg Garner resigned as Taunton Deane Council portfolio holder for housing after opponents criticised him for trying to carry out the role while he was
BRITISH Transport Police are urging youngsters to stay clear from the rail tracks during half term. The consequences of route crime - such as putting obstructions in front of trains, stone throwing and vandalism - are not only costly in terms of industry
WI: The first meeting of the New Year started with the singing of Jerusalem and a welcome to several new members by the president, Mrs Betty Knight. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and agreed by those in attendance. Jean Holland was thanked
POLICE are trying to trace a man they believe may be able to help with their inquiries after thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to shops in Taunton's town centre. The incidents happened around 2.30am on Saturday, February 3, when eight premises
THIS May there will be local elections for Taunton Deane Council, but there are some slight changes in some areas this year. That is because the ward boundaries have been altered to take into account the growth of Taunton Deane over the past few years
THE Minister responsible for the future of 1,000 Taunton-based jobs says he will listen to local views. Derek Twigg was at the Ministry of Defence-owned UK Hydrographic Office this morning (Wednesday) to talk to staff and bosses about rebuilding on the
ORGANISERS of the Minehead Triathlon are looking for sponsors for this year's event. One of West Somerset's top sporting meets, the triathlon attracted more than 180 entrants last year, and the organisers are confidently expecting to reach a capacity
PEOPLE in the Taunton and Wellington area are being encouraged to have a shot at becoming local politicians. Taunton Deane Council is encouraging members of the public to stand in the local elections on Thursday, May 3. Anyone interested should contact
WELLINGTON Town Council has criticised the town's branch of Natwest Bank for not supporting the Christmas illuminations. It was reported at the February council meeting that Natwest had declined to have an illuminated Christmas tree erected outside
