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Taunton-based health insurer ranks among UK's best
Taunton-based health insurer WPA wins top UK awards from Moneyfacts, Health & Protection, and MyTribe for private healthcare, customer care, and service excellence.
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Taunton car company closed after more than 18 years
A company has closed permanently after serving the local community for more than 18 years.
'Great sadness' as Taunton restaurant and bar stripped days after closure
A once-popular bar and restaurant in Taunton has been stripped just days after it was announced it was closing.
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Taunton set to celebrate 150th anniversary of town's first mayor
Taunton is set to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the town’s first mayor.
Headteacher of school in Taunton stepping down after 15 years
The Castle School headteacher, James Lamb, will step down at the end of this academic year after 15 years at the Taunton school.
Taunton care home receives new CQC rating after change in leadership
A residential care home in Taunton has received a good CQC rating, following a change in leadership in January.
Police issue appeal for wanted man
Avon and Somerset Police have issued an appeal to help trace a man accused of breaching a court order.
41-year-old died after taking 'fatal amount' of cocaine, inquest hears
A 41-year-old woman was found dead in Minehead after taking a 'fatal amount' of cocaine, and from alcoholic liver disease, an inquest has heard.
Queen's College Taunton student cooks up a storm in regional contest
Queen's College Taunton hosts South West heat of the Rotary Young Chef Competition, with student Ksusha crowned winner. Judges included ex-student Munopa Nhete.
Avon and Somerset Police issue witness appeal after Taunton Co-op broken into
Avon and Somerset Police have issued a witness appeal after the Co-op in Priorswood Place, Taunton, was broken into over the weekend.
Person arrested after armed police respond to incident
Armed police were sent to an incident in Taunton, where it has been confirmed that a person has been arrested.
Taunton man embarking on journey in memory of woman killed in road accident
A Taunton man is embarking on a 20-day journey to raise money in memory of Hatty Harrison, a Taunton woman killed in a road accident.
Sophie Luff re-appointed as Somerset captain for 2026 season
Sophie Luff has been re-appointed as captain of Somerset CCC for the 2026 season, which gets underway in earnest on April 11.
Part of road in Taunton road closure faces 23-day closure
Kingston Road, Taunton, will close for 23 days from 30 March for Wales and West Utilities gas mains works. Diversion in place. Somerset Council update.
Letter: Taunton's potholes make me question where my taxes are going
Taunton residents urge Somerset Council to fix growing pothole problem as safety concerns rise. Calls for urgent road repairs and accountability over taxes.
Looking Back: When Somerset's streets were deserted during lockdown
Somerset towns fell silent on 24 March 2020 as Boris Johnson announced strict UK coronavirus lockdown measures, with empty streets and social distancing.
Major community event coming to college in Taunton next month
Richard Huish College, Taunton, will host the Citizens Somerset Refounding Assembly on 23 April, uniting locals to shape future community organising.
Busy Taunton road set to be resurfaced this Summer
A busy road in Taunton with several potholes on it is set to be resurfaced before the end of Summer, the council has confirmed.
Residents start petition voicing concerns about Taunton pub becoming McDonald's
A petition has been started by residents voicing their concerns about turning a former pub in O’bridge, involving it being turned into a McDonald’s restaurant.
Plans for £3.2 million Taunton transport hub are 'just the beginning'
Work has started on a £3.2 million revamp of Taunton's old bus station, and the council has said, 'this is just the beginning' for Somerset.