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Charity to begin centenary year with talking café event in Taunton
Thrive Somerset marks 100 years with a free Talking Café event at Taunton’s Brewhouse Theatre, celebrating community support and tackling isolation in 2026.
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'Iconic' UK club brand returning to hometown Taunton after more than 20 years
An “iconic” UK club brand with Somerset roots is returning to Taunton, where its story first started, after more than 20 years.
Centenarian at Taunton care home celebrates milestone birthday
Joan 'Vicki' Clarke, born in Greenwich, London, celebrates her 100th birthday in Taunton after a distinguished academic career and life of travel.
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Hydro Harriers compete in parkruns despite Longrun Meadow flooding
Hydro Harriers runners tackled parkruns in Minehead, Weston-super-Mare, and Haldon Forest after Longrun Meadow flooding disrupted their usual 5km event.
New Rituals store to open in Taunton town centre
A new luxury beauty brand will be opening in Taunton Town Centre very soon.
'He was the face and the voice of Remembrance Day in Taunton'
Tributes have been paid to the face and the voice of Remembrance Day in Taunton following his death, writes Phil Hill.
Conquest Centre, near Taunton, receives major grant
AN independent charity located near Taunton has been given thousands of pounds in an effort to support families.
Calls made for greater support of hospitality sector in Taunton and Wellington
FRESH calls are being made for greater support for pubs, hotels, and leisure venues in Taunton and Wellington after discussions with local businesses.
Somerset Council confirm thousands of 'defects' to roads
THOUSANDS of 'road defects' have been identified as in need of repair following damage caused by adverse weather conditions.
Taunton charity appeals for donations to help rough sleepers after storms
A Taunton charity is appealing for donations for people in need who have lost belongings in the recent storms.
Residents at Taunton care home enjoy visit from owls
Residents at The Rectory Care Home in Taunton enjoyed an owl visit, highlighting the benefits of animal therapy for dementia care and elderly wellbeing.
Bridgerton-style charity masquerade ball coming to Somerset
St Margaret’s Hospice hosts a Bridgerton-style charity masquerade ball in Taunton, Somerset, raising funds for hospice care. Tickets available now.
Taunton planning decisions, January 23-29, 2026
Here are the latest planning decisions made by Somerset Council in and around Taunton.
One person hospitalised after three-car crash on M5
One person has been hospitalised in a crash which involved three cars on junction 25 of the M5.
Merry Monk pub put up for sale for more than £1.2 million
Got a spare £1million plus hanging around or under the sofa? Well, if you do, then you will be able to buy a popular pub in the Taunton area.
Former Taunton pub being transformed into McDonald's restaurant
Contractors have taken to the site of a former Taunton pub ahead of it becoming a new McDonald's restaurant.
Looking Back: When Taunton continued wassailing traditions in 1990
Taunton Cider’s 1990 wassail saw deputy queen Angela McMillan lead the traditional pagan ceremony, blessing orchards near Norton for a fruitful apple harvest.
Taunton restaurant raises hundreds for Somerset Armed Forces Day
A fundraising buffet at Mattancherry Restaurant in Taunton raised £580 for Somerset Armed Forces Day 2026, supporting veterans and the local community.
Somerset Council confirms changes to communal waste collections
Somerset Council has announced changes to households who have a communal recycling collection.
Looking Back: When Musgrove Park welcomed its first arrivals of 1990
Eleven babies were born at Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital on New Year’s Day 1990, marking a busy start for Somerset’s maternity ward staff.