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Somerset carnival dates and times confirmed for 2026
Every date and time for each carnival procession in Somerset has been confirmed.
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Here are some of the latest Somerset offenders in magistrates court
Here are the latest Taunton and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Taunton, North Somerset and Yeovil Magistrates’ Courts.
Somerset MP calls for action on long A&E waits and 'corridor care'
Somerset MP Gideon Amos urges action on long NHS A&E waits and 'corridor care', backing Lib Dem calls for £1.5bn funding, new beds, and more GPs.
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Former Taunton MP to open her garden to public for charity
Former Taunton MP Rebecca Pow to open her Somerset garden for Stoke St Mary’s charity open gardens on Somerset Day, supporting the NGS and village church.
Taunton golf club raises thousands for charity during year of fundraising
Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club raised £6,700 for Age UK Somerset in 2025-26, supporting older people with fundraising events and their charity pro-am.
Hospital in Taunton unveils robotic technology for knee replacement surgery
Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital launches VELYS robotic knee replacement surgery, offering advanced, patient-specific procedures and faster recovery.
Family of Somerset cyclist donates to signpost fund in his memory
Somerset cycling advocate Mike Ginger honoured with family donation to CPRE Somerset’s fingerpost fund, supporting restoration of historic road signs.
Statement issued by TGJones after incident at Taunton store
Major retailer TGJones has issued a statement after one of its shops in Somerset was closed for several hours.
Taunton and Bridgwater fire crews tackle barn blaze in Creech St Michael
Taunton and Bridgwater fire crews were called to extinguish a property fire in Creech St Michael.
National Highways provides update on M5 closure near Taunton
National Highways has provided an update on a full M5 closure, which will affect drivers in Somerset this week.
Batter's maiden hundred powers Essex to first win of the season
Metro Bank One Day Cup - Essex Women 269-5 defeated Somerset 268-9 by five wickets.
Taunton Together Festival will return in September this year with new theme
Taunton's free annual festival, Taunton Together will return this September with a new theme to ‘bring the town centre to life’.
New plans revealed for Co-op store in Somerset village
New plans have been revealed for a convenience store in a Somerset village near Taunton.
Interview: Meet the sweet-toothed Somerset banker-turned-politician
Meet Lee Baker, vice chairman of Somerset Council and former Lloyds manager. Discover his journey from Minehead banker to local politics and cricket enthusiast.
Three-bed 1930s home in Taunton goes on the market for £365k
Immaculate 1930s three-bed house for sale in Taunton, Mountfields Road, within Bishop Fox's School catchment. Garage, gardens, parking. £365,000+.
Taunton retirement home builder wins top customer satisfaction award
Riverain Lodge developer Churchill Living secures five-star rating in the 2026 HBF survey. Only UK retirement housebuilder to achieve top customer satisfaction.
Somerset MP issues social care 'point of no return' warning to government
Gideon Amos MP warns government inaction on social care funding could trigger a crisis, urging urgent investment to support councils and vulnerable residents.
Mixed weather forecast for Taunton over Bank Holiday weekend
Taunton Bank Holiday weather: mixed sun, cloud and rain forecast from 30 April–4 May. Highs up to 22°C, high pollen, moderate UV.
Fashion show launches model casting call in Taunton
Seasons Fashion Show returns to Taunton with an open model casting on 7 May at Slate Studio. All adults welcome; celebrate diversity in UK fashion.
Push for more buses at Somerset hospital blocked by helipad rules
The Somerset Bus Partnership has been pushing for increase bus services to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton - but there's a big obstacle in the way