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Met Office issues new ice warning for Somerset area
A new weather warning for ice is set to hit the Somerset area, according to the Met Office.
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Taunton radio station seeking new home after leaving hospital
A Taunton radio station has moved from the location it broadcast from for nearly 60 years.
Celebrations at Taunton Francophile club as it hits a decade of existence
Taunton French Circle in Somerset marks 10 years with celebrations at Staplegrove Village Hall. Join for French culture events. Visit their website for details.
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The best pictures we have received from Somerset's first snow day of 2026
The first snow of the new year has fallen across Somerset following multiple Met Office weather warnings being issued since January 1.
Somerset primary school provides update on reopening after snow
A primary school near Taunton that closed due to snow and ice has provided an update on reopening.
A38 to close between Taunton and Wellington
A major A-road between Taunton and Wellington is set to be shut off for just under a month, the council have confirmed.
Queens Arms near Taunton provide update at 'difficult time' for pubs
The owners of a Somerset pub near Taunton have spoken out on how they are doing in a "difficult time" for the pub industry and have revealed big plans.
Wessex Water to hold adviser drop-ins for customers with issues
You can put your queries about water issues to an expert at a number of community drop-in sessions in Taunton over the next few months.
Woman hospitalised with 'life-changing' injuries after crash near Thornfalcon
Avon and Somerset Police have issued a witness appeal after a crash on the A358 between Ilminster and Taunton left a woman hospitalised.
Snow spotted around Somerset amid Met Office ice and snow warning
A Met Office yellow ice and snow warning covering the whole of Somerset is currently in place until midday. Snow has been spotted across multiple locations.
Met Office issues new ice and snow warning covering Somerset and North Somerset
The Met Office has issued a new yellow ice and snow warning, covering Somerset and North Somerset.
'People must be able to take responsibility for their lives, families and property'
Letter from D. Bradley, Taunton.
Somerset cricket star picked for England Twenty20 World Cup squad
A Somerset cricket player has been picked to join the England squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
'There was a different kind of crowd' - batsmen reflect on Somerset's first T20 match
T20 cricket has taken the world by storm.
Glastonbury man charged to attend Taunton Magistrates' Court after drug search
Avon and Somerset Police searches this week have culminated in a man being charged to attend court.
Police are looking for missing 15-year-old with links to Taunton and Bridgwater
Avon and Somerset Police are looking for missing Rosie, May, aged 15, and “wish to hear from anyone who can help us find her”.
Plans revealed to repurpose High Street bar in Taunton
Plans to close and repurpose a High Street bar in Taunton have been submitted.
'Government is in the process of nationalizing the railway once again'
Taunton man writes letter about the nationalisation of the railway.
Eight years needed to meet demand for one-bed homes in Somerset
An average of 13 people apply for every one-bedroom property which becomes available on the Homefinder housing register
Police confirm two people arrested in Taunton on New Year's Eve
Two people were arrested by police on a New Year's Eve night out in Taunton, police have confirmed.