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Somerset awarded Tier 1 Women's team status from 2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed the eight First Class Counties who have been successful in their bid to be awarded Tier 1 women’s team status from 2025.
Temporary closure for Taunton town centre area
An area of Taunton town centre will be closed to allow gas works at the end of the month.
Taunton area sees decline in people identifying as English
The Somerset West and Taunton area has seen a decline in people identifying as English in recent years.
Teachers at Castle School banned after preparing food for assessments
Two teachers at a school in Taunton have been banned.
Driver disqualified for using mobile phone while driving near Taunton
A driver who was seen using a mobile phone while driving on the M5 near Taunton.
Taunton Bowls Club open season in the sun at Vivary
TAUNTON Bowls Club celebrated their opening of the season on Saturday (April 20) at their venue at Vivary Park.
Chair of Somerset NHS Trust to retire within the next year
Chair of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Colin Drummond OBE DL, has announced that he intends to retire within the next year.
Somerset Counselling Centre team prepares for ultra marathon
Somerset Counselling Centre is looking for sponsors as they prepare to take on an ultra marathon.
Taunton residents to discover fate of more than 1,400 homes
Taunton residents will find out in a matter of days whether more than 1,400 new homes will be built on the edge of their town.
Taunton mum-of-two runs London Marathon in memory of friends
A mother-of-two from Taunton has run the TCS London Marathon in memory of two friends who died from brain cancer just a year apart.
Taunton Town FC not renewing Rob Dray's contract for 2024/25
Dray was appointed to the role in 2018 and guided the Peacocks to Southern League glory before managing the side for two seasons in the National League.
Taunton Twinning Link welcomes visitors from Lisieux
Taunton Twinning Link welcomes visitors from Lisieux.
Taunton Riverain Lodge development wins top award
A retirement development in Taunton has won a top award.
Phil Hill thanks his audience in Taunton and Somerset
'I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who have sent their best wishes on hearing of my retirement as chief reporter at the County Gazette.'
Property for sale in Kingston St Mary: Three bedroom house
This charming Grade II listed country cottage occupies a quiet rural position in the small hamlet of Cushuish, close to the pretty village of Kingston St Mary and is just five miles north of Taunton
Traffic restrictions in place on road near Taunton to allow gas works
Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place from tomorrow (Monday, April 22) until the end of July near
Taunton among UK top staycation destinations for summer 2024
Taunton has ranked among the UK's top staycation destinations for summer 2024.
‘Don’t tell Greta, but I am a fan of air travel’
"Don't tell Greta, but I am a fan of air travel."
Property for sale in Bishops Hull: Nine bedroom house
This substantial detached period property occupies grounds measuring almost 10 acres and it is situated in the small hamlet of Barr, just three miles away from the centre of Taunton.
Rebecca Pow writes about countryside, health, and rural crime
'We are blessed with wonderful countryside in this area and so many of us benefit both physically and mentally from taking part in outdoor activities in the countryside.'