World-Famous Classic Car Museum Honors Late Founder Patrick Hawkins Sunday, August 10, 2025 classiccars patrickhawkins motormuseum taunton countyclassics richardhammond tribute vintagecars automotivelegacy somerset Patrick Hawkins, the passionate classic car enthusiast behind the internationally renowned County Classics Motor Museum in Taunton, has passed away suddenly at the age of 68. Patrick founded the museum in November 2023 after … Read More
Taunton Rallies Amid Local Shop Closures with New Business Growth and Community Spirit Saturday, August 9, 2025 taunton closures highstreet independentbusinesses localeconomy businessgrowth cafes communitysupport restaurants revitalization Recently, Taunton has experienced a series of business closures that have understandably cast a shadow over the town’s High Street and community. High-profile names like River Island are closing their Taunton locations, … Read More
Alfie Ogborne’s Five-Wicket Haul and Thomas Rew’s Fifty Propel Somerset to Victory Saturday, August 9, 2025 somerset durham cricket ogborne rew metrobankcup onedaycup bowling batting taunton sport Somerset celebrated a commanding four-wicket victory over Durham at Taunton, powered by Alfie Ogborne’s maiden five-wicket haul and an outstanding innings from Thomas Rew. This win marks Somerset’s perfect start to the Metro … Read More
World-Renowned Dance DJs Headline Electric Night at Taunton’s Bar 61 Friday, August 8, 2025 rave hardcore hardtrance hardhouse djs taunton bar61 nightlife ukdance clubnight Taunton’s Bar 61 is set to ignite the dancefloor this Saturday with an electrifying event featuring some of the UK’s most iconic dance DJs. Celebrated as a full-scale tribute to rave culture, the night promises an intense … Read More
Somerset Soft Play Centres Join Ranks with Global Icons in Tripadvisor Awards Thursday, August 7, 2025 somerset softplay familyfun tripadvisor awards children playcentres familyadventures taunton cheddar Two soft play centres in Somerset have earned prestigious international recognition this week. Space Adventurers in Taunton and Ocean Adventurers in Cheddar have each been awarded the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice … Read More
Somerset Restaurant Closes for Good Following Viral Review and Financial Troubles Tuesday, August 5, 2025 restaurant liquidation taunton exeter cardiff closure staff food pandemic business Eat the Bird, a popular restaurant chain with locations in Taunton, Exeter, and Cardiff, has permanently closed after its parent company entered liquidation. The closure followed a winding-up order after the business failed … Read More