SIMON Baker from King's College, Taunton, has been awarded a prestigious Arkwright Scholarship for his outstanding work in design and technology. Simon's scholarship, which is sponsored by ConstructionSkills, was presented by Sir Alan Rudge at the Institution
OLYMPIC equestrian silver medallist Mary King was guest of honour at The Castle School, Taunton, when the specialist sports college held its presentation evening. Mary presented examination certificates and a range of other awards and colours to students
HEATHFIELD Community School, Monkton Heathfield, has again been identified as an "Outstanding" School in the annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Schools. After its last inspection, the school was praised as providing "an education of exceptional quality
A CORONER criticised out-of-hours GP cover during an inquest into the death of an Ilton woman this week. West Somerset Coroner Michael Rose heard how Lorna Harriet Cousins, 83, of Copse Lane, died at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, after a fall at home
A SPECIALLY designed room for ferrets is just one of the projects set to benefit from a highly successful autumn fair held at the RSPCA's West Hatch centre on Saturday. "It went very well," said the centre's acting deputy manager Angela Willis. "The
A WATCHET man has been ordered to undergo alcohol counselling after his latest drink-related brush with the law. Christopher Salt, aged 20, of Alamein Avenue, was given a community order by West Somerset Magistrates in Minehead on Friday after pleading
ROYAL Marines from 40 Commando, based at Norton Manor Camp, can look forward to a heroes' welcome when they return to Taunton from active service in war-torn Afghanistan. They will be invited to exercise their Freedom of the Borough of Taunton Deane
THE stars of Channel 4's Time Team have pledged their support for the Museum of Somerset's fundraising appeal by donating for auction a signed copy of their book "Archaeology is Rubbish". Co-written by Tony Robinson and Prof Mick Aston, the book guides
THE Taunton Duplicate Bridge Circle held its club championship recently. Sometimes a competition can be won with a 60% score, but on this occasion three pairs scored well over 60%. The winners were Mary Stodgell and Alan Gotts with an excellent 66%.
WI: Ruishton village hall was the venue of the AGM in November. Following the minutes of the last meeting and correspondence, Monica Hessey, the group's delegate, gave a comprehensive account of the autumn general meeting which was held at Westlands,
WI: The president, Mrs Margot Rimes, welcomed everyone and gave a warm welcome to Eileen Hart, the ACWW advisor. At the AGM Liz Huddy, the secretary, reported on the year's events including about the speakers. The president thanked everybody and reported
FURTHER to Bill Davies' letter last week, the Liberal Democrats make great play of Jeremy Browne's campaign to save the Hydrographic office. The MP was quoted in the local press complaining about the delay in the announcement on the future of the jobs
THE speaker at The Wilton Group on November 8, was Mrs Margaret Heal, whose subject was "Christmas Flowers at Home". Mrs Heal demonstrated the art of flower arranging, by making 4 beautiful arrangements. These were raffled at the end of the evening,
PETER Francis from Wimborne , was the guest artist at the Taunton and Wellington Keyboard Club concert on November 22. It must be very rare for a professional organist to build his own instrument. Peter played his concert on a Bohm- 280T which over six
PETER Francis from Wimborne , was the guest artist at the Taunton and Wellington Keyboard Club concert on November 22. It must be very rare for a professional organist to build his own instrument. Peter played his concert on a Bohm- 280T which over six
ARRIVING at Cheddar Reservoir for a recent field meeting, fifteen Taunton RSPB local group members found overcast conditions with a thick drizzly rain. Fortunately the rain cleared quickly and there was an unexpectedly light wind - not always the case
ALASTAIR Fothergill, series producer or the ground-breaking television series Planet Earth, spoke to pupils and parents at Wellington School. Mixing anecdote and humour with images and video clips, the audience was both inspired and moved. Responding
