West Country Taunton

Sgt Alexander Blackman says he still cannot explain why he decided to shoot a wounded insurgent in Afghanistan.

Snowy the cat was found with painful, untreated scabs and sores across his body.

David Wood ITV West Country Political Correspondent

Our Political Correspondent David Wood takes a look at why the Royal Marine bases were due to close - and how they've come to be saved.

The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the Royal Marines bases at Chivenor and Norton Manor will not close after much speculation.

Ian Liddell-Grainger, the Conservative MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset, made the comparison during a speech in the House of Commons.

The Welsh music legend has announced he will headline a concert in Taunton in July.

The pop-ska band will take to the stage at Vivary Park in July.

The owners of Taunton’s County Stores have blamed the closure on competition from rival supermarkets.

People gathered to pay tribute to the well-known swan at Hestercombe Gardens near Taunton.