A BUSINESSMAN whose application to build a supermarket development in Williton was refused has vowed to appeal the decision. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 94676.Williton_supermarket_bos s_vows_to_fight_on/?ref=rssPle ase Click To Read More...

A DAD of three died from a burst blood vessel after hospital doctors sent him home without ordering a scan which could have saved his life, an inquest heard. RSS feed from...

A COUPLE were pushed off their bikes and assaulted in Bridgwater after refusing to give a man a cigarette. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 95214.Cyclists_assaulted_in_Br idgwater/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

TWELVE students from an American college took part in an international business project with students from Bridgwater College. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 91169.American_college_student s_talk_business_in_Bridgwater/ ?ref=rssPlease Click To Read...

TAUNTON is gearing up to welcome home troops from 40 Commando following their deployment to Afghanistan – their last tour of duty to the war-torn country. RSS feed from...

A BUSINESS owner who had £15,000 of machinery stolen during a late-night raid is offering a £1,000 reward to catch those responsible. RSS feed from...

WALKERS are being urged to get their hiking boots out in aid of St Margaret's Hospice. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 91779.Take_part_in_the_Great_S omerset_Walk_for_St_Margaret_s _Hospice/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

TAUNTON-BASED commercial property specialists Summerfield Developments have celebrated the completion of an extensive redevelopment project in the town, with Jeremy Browne MP officially opening the refurbished Victoria House at a ceremony last week. RSS feed from...

MEMBERS of Bridgwater Swimming Club are hosting a sponsored swim at 6.30pm on Friday (May 3) at Trinity Sports and Leisure Centre. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 92025.Bridgwater_Swimming_Club _hopes_to_coin_in_cash/?ref=rs sPlease Click To Read...

RUMOURS are rife over whether a solar farm will 'rear its head' between Fivehead and Curry Mallet. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 90885.Fivehead_and_Curry_Malle t_braced_for_solar_farm_plan/? ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

STUDENTS from Bridgwater College battled gale force winds and safely navigated a sailing trip to France. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 91064.College_students_navigat e_choppy_seas_to_France/?ref=r ssPlease Click To Read More...

BRIDGWATER College’s sports students hosted a mini Olympic event for school children from the Bridgwater College Academy. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 91024.Bridgwater_College_hosts _mini_Olympics/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

AN 85-YEAR-OLD woman who suffered major injuries in a three-vehicle crash on the A39 near Bridgwater has died. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 90951.A39_Bawdrip_crash_victim _named/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

A FITNESS fanatic who lost his sight a year ago has inspired staff at Castle Sports Centre, working out six days a week. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 90993.Mike_makes_the_most_of_l ife_at_Castle_Sports_Centre/?r ef=rssPlease Click To Read More...

A MEMORIAL garden to remember Victorian writer and businessman Walter Bagehot is proving a hit. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 89134.Walter_Bagehot_Town_Gard en_proving_a_hit/?ref=rssPleas e Click To Read More...

THE Rotary Club of Ilminster will be holding a recruitment night for new members at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster, TONIGHT (Wednesday, May 1) from 6pm in readiness for a 6.30pm start. RSS feed from...

THE annual parish meeting is at the Jubilee Hall on Wednesday, May 8, from 7.30pm in Winsham. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 76414.Parish_meeting_in_Winsha m/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

A CHURCH in Burnham will host a performance by Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 89706.Sedgemoor_church_hosting _charity_concert/?ref=rssPleas e Click To Read More...

THE village will be a hive of entertainment when the annual May Fayre takes place on Saturday, May 11. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 89143.Family_day_out_at_North_ Curry_May_Fayre/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

MORE than 45 of the world’s top educational institutions showcased their offering at Taunton School. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 88576.American_university_fair _at_Taunton_School/?ref=rssPle ase Click To Read More...

THERE are little more than two weeks left for someone in the Taunton and Wellington area who won £1million on the lottery to claim the prize. RSS feed from...

COMPASS Disability Services, based at Belvedere Trading Estate, Taunton, is recruiting trustees to join its board. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 89584.Chance_to_join_board_of_ Somerset_disability_group/?ref =rssPlease Click To Read More...

CHARD’S annual parish meeting will be held at the Guildhall on Tuesday, May 7, from 7pm. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 76493.Annual_meeting_in_Chard/ ?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

THE Swanmead Community of Families and Friends is holding its annual fundraising auction on Friday, May 3, at Swanmead School in Ilminster. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 76486.Auction_at_Swanmead/?ref =rssPlease Click To Read More...

TWO late-night venues are bringing celebrities to Taunton this weekend and hope to raise money for local charities at the same time. RSS feed from...

TRIBUTES have been paid to Roy Stenning, the ‘lynchpin’ of a project to bring better sporting facilities to East Huntspill, who has died at the age of 79 following a period of ill health. RSS feed from...

DOG walkers are being asked to contact police following an attempted robbery in Bridgwater. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 88205.Police_appeal_to_Bridgwa ter_dog_walkers_after_attempte d_robbery/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

Children from across Somerset are being urged to take part in the ‘Great Museum Bake Off’ – a competition to bake the best muffin in the county. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 88175.Children_invited_to_ente r__Great_Museum_Bake_Off_/?ref =rssPlease...

A REUNION of the class of 1972 at Sydenham School in Bridgwater is being held this Saturday, at The Castle Club, in Castle Street, from 7.30pm. RSS feed from...

FIRMS are being encouraged to register for the Somerset in Business Conference on Friday, May 17. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 87314.Business_Conference_in_S omerset/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

SEDGEMOOR District Council’s cash office in Bridgwater could close for good this summer, it has been revealed. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 86164.Council_cash_office_in_B ridgwater_set_to_close/?ref=rs sPlease Click To Read More...

VISITORS to Minehead’s Acorns Nursery could be forgiven for thinking they are seeing double as the nursery currently cares for an amazing five sets of twins. RSS feed from...

A DECISION is expected to be announced soon regarding Bridgwater's Post Office. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 85991.Post_Office_to_make_anno uncement_for_Eastover_store/?r ef=rssPlease Click To Read More...

PROPOSALS to demolish a Bridgwater pub have been met with “strong” objections from the town’s Heritage Group. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 85893.Bridgwater_pub_could_be_ demolished/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

RETIRED healthcare workers in Bridgwater are being called upon to help with a history project. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 83083.Memories_sought_of_healt hcare_in_Bridgwater/?ref=rssPl ease Click To Read More...

A FASHION show will be held at Bridgwater Baptist Church on Tuesday (April 30) at 2.30pm. RSS feed from http://www.thisisthewestcountr y.co.uk/news/somerset_news/103 80851.Hearty_show_planned_at_B ridgwater_Baptist_Church/?ref= rssPlease Click To Read More...