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Queen’s College, Taunton announces first ever sponsor for football team
Queen's College in Taunton has signed its first ever sponsorship deal for the kit of its football first team.
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Academy students compete at national sailing competition
Two Monkton Wood Academy students recently competed in a national sailing contest in Southport
Letter: 'It's not a budget for savers and investors'
That’s the conclusion of Taunton’s private investors’ group, held at the Taunton and Tiverton Golf Club on Monday.
RSPCA fears for nation’s hedgehogs as admissions soar by 54%
The RSPCA is fearing for the health of hedgehogs across the West Country as it experiences its busiest hedgehog season nationwide for three years.
Town council ready to bring festive cheer to Taunton in the run-up to Christmas
Taunton Town Council is preparing to bring festive cheer to Taunton in the run-up to Christmas.
Temporary traffic lights placed on popular Taunton street after gas leak
Traffic lights have been placed on a popular road in Taunton after a reported gas leak, which is causing traffic delays.
A classic terraced townhouse on the eastern fringes of Taunton’s town centre
This classic terraced townhouse is located on the eastern fringes of Taunton’s town centre.
Three-bedroom property for sale on a corner plot in Sherford
This three-bedroom property occupies a corner plot position in the popular Sherford area in Taunton, conveniently close to the town centre.
Taunton youngster heading for South Africa with England Under 19s
Taunton youngster Thomas R is heading to South Africa with England Under 19s
A converted Grade II listed coach house on the fringes of Ash Priors
This converted Grade II listed coach house occupies a quiet position on the fringes of the small village of Ash Priors.
Taunton boxers shine against stars from across the UK
Blue Flames ABC boxers secured impressive wins against competitors from across the UK
'I want my own orchestra': Pyrland School students get new instruments
A Taunton school has received a musical donation worth hundreds of pounds this week.
Somerset man admits breaching a domestic violence protection order
Stephen Watkins, from Minehead, admitted the offence at Taunton Deane and West Magistrates
Fundraiser for injured Josh Owers raises around £3,000 so far
A fundraiser has been launched to ease the financial burden on footballer Josh Owers who suffered a serious head injury while playing for the club
Speed indicator devices installed on Taunton roads
Speed detectors have been installed on three Taunton roads.
Gideon Amos asks for government to release £11 million of unspent funds
The MP for Taunton and Wellington has asked for the government to end Somerset's "dental scandal" in a parliamentary debate.
When hundreds of people gathered in Taunton on Remembrance Day
Hundreds of people circled the streets of Taunton as the town began its special Remembrance Sunday parade in 2019.
Police actions under investigation following Somerset teenage girl's death on M5
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the actions of Avon and Somerset Police before a 17 year old girl died on the M5 in Somerset.
Somerset teenage girl who died in M5 collision has been formally identified
A 17-year-old girl who died after fleeing a police vehicle and being struck by a car on the M5 motorway has been named after a formal identification process.
EXCLUSIVE: Man flees as three men found on suspicion of possessing cocaine
Arrests were made in Taunton after three men were found on suspicion of cocaine in two different properties.