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Former Taunton barbershop becomes tattoo parlour
A tattoo parlour has reopened its doors after moving into a former barbershop in Taunton.
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Taunton fire crews put out car fire on M5 - after receiving 31 emergency calls
Taunton fire crews rushed to put out a car fire on the M5 between J25 and J26 last night after fire control received 31 calls.
Police respond to two car crash on Toneway in Taunton
A crash occurred on the Toneway from Heron Gate just before the crossroads in Taunton yesterday afternoon (January 22).
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Derelict former Taunton pub transformed into new eight new homes
The site of a former pub in Taunton, described previously as ‘derelict’ and a ‘magnet for anti-social behaviour’, has been transformed into an eight-home development.
Taunton charity reveals low-cost tips to keep warm this winter
Eco Centre Taunton shares low-cost winter tips to stay warm and save on energy bills. Discover practical advice and their new Eco-Save app for UK homes.
Two men arrested after incident at Co-op in Taunton
Police have arrested two men after investigating and found they had shoplifted at a busy Co-op store on multiple occasions.
Disabled Taunton man to take Somerset Council to court over council tax support
Disabled Taunton man Andy Mitchell is taking Somerset Council to the High Court over its "discriminatory" and "irrational" council tax reduction scheme
More than 9,300 new Somerset homes could be signed off by central government
Under the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, any plans for 150 homes or more may be signed off by central government rather than local councillors
Met Office issues new weather warning for Somerset
Large areas of Somerset have been forecast to be hit by adverse weather conditions, which are 'likely to cause disruption', according to the Met Office.
Call for new manager to take on thatched pub in Somerset
A thatched Somerset pub near Taunton is under new ownership but needs a new manager for the doors to open once again.
Rainy weather expected to hit Taunton before the weekend
Taunton weather forecast: Expect heavy rain, strong winds up to 35mph, and changing conditions from 22–26 January, with temperatures between 3°C and 10°C.
See inside four-bedroom Taunton home listed for £500,000
Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Taunton’s Pope Close, £500,000. Freehold, chain-free, double garage, Castle School catchment.
Decision on 400 homes near Taunton delayed by 'green wedge' review
400 new homes could be delivered across three separate developments sites south of Taunton - but a review has significantly delayed any decision
B&M reveal confirmed opening date for new Taunton store
B&M has nearly finished building works on its newest store in Taunton, which is set to open soon.
Signs go up for eight day road closure in Taunton centre
Signs notifying people of an upcoming road closure, which will see Taunton town centre closed off for eight nights, have been put up.
McDonald's provides update on potential Taunton restaurant
McDonald's has issued a statement regarding the potential opening of a new restaurant in Taunton.
14-year-old hospitalised after 'serious incident' on Taunton zebra crossing
A 14-year-old girl from Taunton has ended up on crutches and ‘extremely sore’ after a collision involving her and another vehicle occurred on a zebra crossing.
Taunton nursing home powers ahead with 315 solar panels
Lavender Court on Roman Road, which provides specialist nursing care, residential care, and dementia support for up to 85 people, is already benefiting from the installation of 315 solar panels on its roof, which cover an area of more than 600m².
Primary school near Taunton named among best in UK by The Telegraph
A Somerset primary school near Taunton has been ranked as one of the best schools in the UK, according to the Telegraph.
Police are investigating the 'sudden unexpected death' of a woman in Taunton
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating the “sudden unexpected death” of a woman in Taunton.