Furoris News

A GIRL from Minehead is celebrating after being named co-author of a popular children's book.

THE company proposing the Hinkley C nuclear power plant should be pressured to contribute towards improved infrastructure and leisure facilities in the Taunton area, it was suggested this week.

FIVE vehicles including a motor home were involved in a collision in Taunton this afternoon (May 19).

AFTER months of collecting well over 1,000 two litre plastic bottles, Taunton Prep School students have made a greenhouse from recycled materials.

A VOLUNTEER on the West Somerset Railway (WSR) has celebrated his 30th anniversary of becoming a passenger guard.

THESE Marvellous Mums are the toast of Somerset after triumphing in the Gazette’s popular competition.

PEOPLE of all ages flocked to Williton to combine fancy dress and exercise in the 11th annual Danesfield School Fun Run on Sunday (May 13).

WE’VE got delicious cake to give away – lots of it – but we need your help!

STUDENTS at Taunton School have donated unwanted sports kit to a charity.

BUDDING hockey stars from Queen’s College in Taunton have been crowned national U-13 boys’ champions after a mesmerising final in Staffordshire.

TWO young brothers got more than they bargained for while playing rugby on the family farm.

STUDENTS at King’s College, in Taunton, enjoyed a lecture from Financial Times CEO John Ridding during a special event at the venue last week.

CASH has been handed to a number of groups in Minehead which benefited from an innovative initiative run by the fire service.

A Taunton businessman has slammed financial institutions who failed to stop his lodger setting up bogus accounts after stealing his identity.

FIREFIGHTERS at Taunton Fire Station took time out to lend their support to an official Olympic scarf which will raise money for Team GB athletes.

THE new Mayor of Minehead has set out his plans to improve the town and has emphasised the importance of councillors working together to achieve results.

AFTER a difficult couple of years, things are finally starting to look up for Wellington’s Young People’s Centre.

A RUNNER from Taunton completed his challenge of three half marathons to raise funds for Diabetes UK - by proposing to his girlfriend at the final finishing line.

HEMYOCK Tennis Club is holding an open day tomorrow (May 18) in an attempt to recruit new members.

A COUPLE have vowed to fight on after a judge dismissed their bid to force Somerset County Council to close a layby opposite their home near Wheddon Cross to stop people urinating there.