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Taunton retirement development wins gold at top awards
Colleagues at Riverain Lodge in Taunton are celebrating after Churchill Living achieved a gold award at the national WhatHouse? Awards 2025.
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'It was all physically and mentally tough' - The rugby player's journey
In his younger days, Brendan Mason built a reputation as a tough, uncompromising rugby player.
Letter: Thank you to the public-spirited folk at Taunton train station
Grateful thanks to emergency services, Great Western Railway staff and an off-duty doctor after an emergency incident at Taunton train station, 26 November.
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St Giles Animal Welfare: Thanks to those who supported our fundraiser
St Giles Animal Welfare fundraiser at Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre raises £1,208. Local support, quiz night, and Remy the Lurcher seeking a new home.
Work on £3.7m transport hub in Taunton to start after Christmas
The former bus station on Tower Street will soon be transformed into Taunton's new transport hub, backed by central government funding
Mother and daughter duo open new paint-your-own pottery studio in Taunton
A dynamic mother and daughter duo has opened a brand-new paint-your-own pottery studio and café in Bath Place, Taunton.
Two Taunton barbers open own independent barbershop
A new barbershop has opened in Taunton, with two men set to run it after working at a popular space in town for several years.
Taunton man - who creates incredible Christmas displays - reveals 2025 theme
A Taunton man, who puts on spectacular Christmas displays, hoping to spread joy, and raise funds for St Margaret’s, has revealed this year’s theme.
Mother and daughter duo take over Little Farmers near Taunton
The new owners of a family business focused on young children near Taunton have revealed their "exciting plans" after opening.
Council decides against revoking licence of much-loved Taunton restaurant
Maliha & Taj restaurant, in Taunton, has not had their licence revoked – despite the Home Office putting forward a review due to alleged “illegal working” at the premises.
Somerset farm shop to welcome Father Christmas to grotto
Meet Father Christmas at Rumwell Farm Shop, Somerset, this December. Book tickets online for Santa's grotto, festive treats and gifts for children near Taunton.
Column: We need to work together towards an economy which will help us all
Gideon Amos MP urges urgent Musgrove Park Hospital rebuild, slams tax threshold freeze, highlights Somerset homelessness rise, and job losses at Swallowfield.
Gusts of 45mph expected on Friday as rain forecast for Taunton
Taunton Met Office weather forecast: Heavy rain and strong winds up to 45mph expected 4–8 December. Temperatures between 1–13°C.
Removing 'unlawful' flags from lampposts costs Somerset taxpayers £4,500 a day
Somerset Council has criticised "abuse and threatening behaviour" directed towards its staff who removed British and English flags from lampposts
Award-winning Taunton restaurant named among Britain's top dining establishments
An award-winning Taunton Indian restaurant has been featured in the 2026 British Curry Guide, marking “another proud moment” in the team’s culinary journey.
Somerset patients in deprived areas see NHS waiting lists cut by four months
The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has put a "scoring system" in place to ensure people in deprived areas are treated as quickly as possible
Three arrested and released on conditional bail following Priorswood attack
Three people who were arrested in connection with a serious assault in Priorswood, which left a teen with serious injuries, have been released on bail.
The White Hart in Wiveliscombe reopened by MasterChef judge
A judge from BBC's MasterChef has reopened a popular Somerset pub and hotel near Taunton.
Taunton youngster puts in work for campaign
Fin Hill is settling into his first winter back in Taunton after signing a two-year contract following his graduation from the Academy in the autumn of 2024.
Family shares tribute to loved Taunton teen as inquest concludes
AN inquest into the death of 13-year-old Madeleine Bray concluded last week, with her family sharing a tribute and thanks for the support they have received over the past six months.