From the courts: The biggest cases this week
From sex assaults to the anti-Santa - your weekly court round-up
View ArticleFlat badly damaged in fire at Creedwell Orchard in Milverton near Taunton
Three fire engines were sent to the scene of the fire near Taunton at around 7.30pm yesterday evening (May 13)
View ArticleMother’s warning after 12-year-old son is found drunk and collapsed in garden
The child was found by his mother, who wished to remain anonymous, in a deteriorating state
View ArticleTaunton property badly damaged following fire at Fullands Court on Kingsway
The fire was found to be located in the bedroom of a ground floor flat
View ArticleTaunton primary school closed due to water leak
Bishop’s Hull Primary School Parents Teacher Association took to Facebook this morning to tell parents that the school is closed
View ArticleShock expressed as cyclists videoed ‘swerving’ all over road in Minehead –...
The video has sparked a heated debate as to whether the cyclists are behaving inappropriately or are completely within their rights to cycle as a group
View ArticleWhen Bishop's Hull school in Taunton is expected to reopen after burst water...
Bishop’s Hull Primary School near Taunton is closed due to a burst pipe but should reopen tomorrow
View ArticleJoshua Pidgen acquitted of Pilton Party rape at Glastonbury Festival site
Following a six day trial at Taunton Crown Court, the verdict was given after four hours of deliberation.
View ArticleTaunton man William Inston gets driving ban after speeding drunk at 80mph on...
The defendant said he waited until he thought he would be under the limit before driving an ill friend home
View ArticleGoogle Earth timelapse reveals just how much Taunton has changed
The tech giant shows just how Taunton has been altered over the years
View ArticleWhy you shouldn't leave a mirror or glass next to a window
The local fire service has explained why it's a bad idea
View ArticleDorset and Somerset Air Ambulance react to criticism of fundraising cyclists...
A woman videoed the cyclists last weekend (May 14)
View ArticlePawlett Primary School near Bridgwater defends pupils after it was rated...
The school has declined significantly since previous inspection, and now has widespread underachievement
View ArticleAdam Watson of Bridgwater jailed after running over man's legs before...
Victim left lying on the ground with bones sticking out of his ankle
View ArticleWest Country mum fronts new TV campaign for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life
Mum of two Kate Todd is appearing in the ‘This is Beating Cancer’ campaign in honour of her brave mum, who has incurable cancer
View ArticleInquest continues into death of Gary Neill, Glastonbury rough sleeper, found...
He had been released from police cells two days before his death
View ArticleInvestigation continues into Taunton death originally linked to Spice drug
Police have confirmed that the case has been handed over to the coroner
View ArticleTaunton Spice death investigation continues after post-mortem proves...
Somerset coroner Tony Williams is carrying out further tests
View ArticleThis could be the best summer and weekend job in the Bridgwater and Taunton area
It is ideal for parents who want to let their children have a first summer job - and supervise them at the same time
View ArticleCyril Riley, former chief-exec of Mendip District Council, died after fall at...
Carer watched in horror as former chief-exec fell down the stairs
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