There is so much to do during the long summer break. Whatever the weather and whatever your age!

Have you heard about Funkey Fitness in Taunton?

Four key arts organisations in Somerset have created paid internship opportunities for young people as part of the Creative Employment Programme.

England's Ashes winning captain Charlotte Edwards has spent two days in Taunton this week working with the Somerset Under 13, 15 and 17 girl's age group cricketers.

Johann Myburgh has signed for Somerset CCC for the 2014 season

Somerset County Cricket Club are delighted to announce another year of outstanding financial results. 2013 saw the Club record a pre-tax trading surplus of £468,703 which exceeds the record results achieved in the previous year.

Marcus Trescothick and James Hildreth will lead Somerset for the 2014 campaign.

Championship and FA Cup holders Wigan Athletic were the guests of Taunton Town last week

Somerset County Cricket Club are delighted to be able to announce that South African Test batsman Alviro Petersen will be returning to the Club as our overseas player for the 2014 season.

So why is it better that Taunton folk buy locally and support the independant traders?