Fireworks and Fundraising: St Margaret’s Hospice to Light Up Taunton Racecourse Wednesday, October 22, 2025 hospice fireworks taunton community volunteers A new family-friendly event is set to light up the skies above Taunton this November, as St Margaret’s Hospice Care hosts its first ever Fireworks Night at Taunton Racecourse. Taking place on Saturday 8 November, the evening … Read More
Emily Victoria Speaks Out: Brave Daughter from Dorset Shares Her Journey of Surviving Childhood Abuse Wednesday, October 22, 2025 survivor abuse documentary dorset childprotection nspcc courage sexualabuse advocacy healing Emily Victoria’s harrowing story of enduring sexual abuse by her father from the age of two until she was 17 is now shared boldly in the documentary A Paedophile In My Family: Surviving Dad, recently released on Netflix … Read More
'Avoid the Area' Warning Issued as Crews Battle Fire in Somerset Wednesday, October 22, 2025 somerset fire emergency safety evacuation smoke firefighters residents caution warning Emergency crews are currently battling a significant fire in the Somerset area, prompting authorities to issue an “avoid the area” warning for local residents. Firefighters have been working tirelessly to contain the blaze, … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Child Abuser Sentenced for Causing Lasting Psychological Harm Wednesday, October 22, 2025 weston-super-mare abuse childprotection sexualoffence psychologicalharm justice court victimsupport sentencing law Rodney Bunzly, a 57-year-old man from Grasmere Drive, Weston-super-Mare, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for multiple historic sexual offences against a child. His actions inflicted serious and lasting psychological … Read More
Residents Divided Over Town Centre Seagull Mural Wednesday, October 22, 2025 taunton mural seagulls streetart community controversy localbusiness aerosolart publicart residents A bold new seagull mural has sparked debate among residents in Taunton’s town centre. The large, colorful artwork, depicting swooping seagulls stealing chips, was painted on the side of a local chip shop as part of an … Read More
Budgens in Somerset Granted 24-Hour Alcohol Sales Despite Community Concerns Wednesday, October 22, 2025 budgens somerset wells alcohol licensing residents noise antisocial petrolstation crime A Budgens store in Wells, Somerset, will now be able to sell alcohol around the clock, despite significant concerns from nearby residents about potential noise, crime, and rowdy behavior. The store, located inside the Esso … Read More