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Somerset Council to spend nearly £2.2m by 2029 looking after trees
The council has a legal duty to protect trees on public land - and will be making additional efforts to combat ash dieback across the county
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Former listed Taunton pub could become children’s home
A Taunton pub could be repurposed into a childcare institution if new plans are approved.
Column: Mayor of Taunton offers Christmas message following festive events
Taunton celebrates heritage and community with Winterfest, Christmas lights, choir concerts, charity events, and new shops in the Independent Quarter.
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YMCA Taunton appeals for final donations as Crowdfunder deadline looms
YMCA Taunton urges donations to complete the town’s only indoor climbing wall. Crowdfunder ends 18 Dec; just £1,720 needed for vital new community facility.
Letter: Residents didn't know about County Ground funfair
Taunton residents dispute Best Events’ claim of notifying neighbours about County Ground funfair, raising concerns over noise, parking and lack of consultation.
Somerset Council faces 'lingering death' over £73m budget gap
Auditors have warned Somerset Council that it needs to move faster with organisational changes to avoid effective bankruptcy
Taunton business owner added to Visit Somerset's board of directors
Visit Somerset has announced a new Taunton addition to its board of directors as it prepares plans for Somerset’s visitor economy in 2026.
Santa Claus is coming to town: Festive cart to travel through Taunton tonight
Santa Claus himself is swapping his sleigh for a carnival club cart in a trip through Taunton this evening.
New food hygiene rating for pub near Taunton
A pub near Taunton, named as being among the top one per cent of restaurants globally, has just received a five-star, “Very Good”, Food Hygiene rating.
Take a look inside the four-bedroom property for sale in Taunton
Modern four-bedroom detached house for sale in Taunton, with high-spec finishes, landscaped garden, and excellent transport links. £795,000.
Crowds take to the streets of Taunton for inaugural Christmas fun run
The inaugural Taunton Tinsel Trot saw 130 runners raise £2,500 for St Margaret’s Hospice Care, with festive fun runs and support from Taunton Carnival.
Latest Taunton planning decisions, November 28-December 4, 2025
Here are the latest planning decisions in and around Taunton made by Somerset Council.
Taunton weather: Full five-day forecast for this weekend
Met Office Taunton weather forecast: mixed conditions 11–15 Dec with sunny spells, rain showers, gusty winds up to 30mph and temperatures between 3–14°C.
Interview: Meet the family behind this landmark hotel in the heart of Taunton
Taunton’s Castle Hotel celebrates 75 years under the Chapman family, marking decades of hospitality, refurbishment, and local heritage in Somerset.
Thousands in Taunton and Wellington sign petition against digital IDs
Thousands in Taunton and Wellington sign petition against government plans for mandatory digital ID cards, backed by Gideon Amos MP amid data safety fears.
Somerset's 'tremendous' Slinky service to benefit from six new minibuses
The Digital Slinky service has completed 10,000 journeys since launching in May 2024 - and will soon benefit from a brand new fleet of minibuses
Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after incident in Taunton
A man was saved from the River Tone, and a 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Taunton last night.
Yeovil Hospital stroke unit changes to take effect in spring 2026
Controversial changes to Yeovil Hospital's stroke services will take effect in the spring of 2026, with more patients being sent to Taunton or Dorchester
'A really great experience' - Roberts reflects on Australia stint
Since signing his first professional contract, 19-year-old Kian Roberts, who graduated from the Somerset Academy early in the autumn, has been kept very busy.
Horse racing tips with Martin Higgs at Taunton Races
Two-mile chases at Sandown are just special, and last weekend the track held their Tingle Creek meeting.