Archive
-
Date
Take a look at Taunton's German twin town Königslutter
TAUNTON has been twinned with Königslutter in Lower Saxony, northern Germany, since 1992 — a fact you may have spotted on the signs coming into town. Earlier this month, from June 7 to 14, a group of 17 Taunton locals who make up the "Friends
-
Date
A newly enhanced family home in Cotford St Luke
This modern, red-brick property is situated on a popular development in the popular village of Cotford St Luke, close to Bishops Lydeard while Taunton is about four miles away. The four-bedroom family home is presented in very good condition and
-
Date
A charming Grade II listed cottage in Lydeard St Lawrence
This charming Grade II listed cottage occupies a central position in the small village of Lydeard St Lawrence, only three miles from Bishops Lydeard, while Taunton is just over nine miles away. The three-bedroom period property has several character
-
Date
Fashion brand French Connection opens its doors at Clarks Village
A FASHION brand new brand is one of eight new launches and refits at the Somerset outlet so far this year, with more on the way for Summer 2024. French Connection has opened its doors at the Clarks Village shopping outlet. Offering womenswear
-
Date
Lando Norris overcomes McLaren fire drama to snatch pole ahead of Max Verstappen
Lando Norris produced the lap of his life to see off Max Verstappen and take pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix – just five hours after he was evacuated from McLaren’s motorhome following a fire, writes Philip Duncan from PA. Norris, 24,
-
Date
Outdoor centre in Taunton seeks permission to build new covered area
AN outdoor activity centre in Taunton is seeking permission to build a new covered area to help it deliver more sessions. The Centre for Outdoor Activity & Community Hub (COACH) has submitted a planning application to Somerset Council for a new
-
Date
‘Elections are crucial to whether climate catastrophes will recede or explode’
MOST progressives, including UN chief António Guterres and his climate experts, rate the outcomes of so many national elections happening this year as crucial to whether present climate and ecological catastrophes recede or explode. Whether modern
-
Date
Presenter Lauren Laverne looks ahead to Glastonbury Festival 2024
TV and radio presenter Lauren Laverne has revealed her favourite things about Glastonbury Festival before its return for 2024 on Wednesday. Laverne will broadcast live from Worthy Farm as the festival gates open on June 26. She said it is “
-
Date
A wonderful wildlife restoration project in the Somerset Levels
WHAT connects King Alfred, cranes and Indian elephants? You’d be forgiven for not knowing. The answer lies in the heart of Somerset, in a wonderful initiative that is taking place on the Levels that aims to allow Nature to reclaim some space on
-
Date
Tommy Banner on The Wurzels' busy summer of shows and his 57 years in the band
TOMMY Banner was only supposed to be in The Wurzels for three months. But more than five decades later, he’s still savouring every minute on stage. The 84-year-old, who lives in Taunton, first signed a short contract with the band in 1967, when
-
Date
Rave alert leads to 'exclusion zone' ahead of Glastonbury Festival
IN 2005 authorities implemented an "exclusion zone" around Smeatharpe airfield to stop illegal raves during Glastonbury Festival. A report in the Gazette read: "The zone, covering a five-mile radius around the Blackdown Hills and East Devon, has