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Club reports outstanding 10-under par at Oake Manor
On Saturday (April 4) at Oake Manor Golf Club, 110 golfers played a medal competition for the "Gardner Cup," which was presented to the club by Russell Gardner, the inaugural golf professional.
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Past and present Somerset women cricketers gather at County Ground
Past and present came together for a special occasion when Somerset Women played their opening match of the season against Yorkshire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup at the Cooper Associates County Ground on Saturday.
Higgs on Horses - a bumper weekend of racing delights and celebrations
It was Family Fun Day at Taunton last Thursday, and the crowd enjoyed plenty of non-racing entertainment alongside seven exciting races.
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Six-hour road closure scheduled in Taunton to allow for Openreach work
Court Hill in Taunton will close for six hours on 22 April for Openreach duct works, Somerset Council confirms. Diversions in place for motorists.
Preview - Taunton Town face Bracknell at home
A preview of Taunton Town's match with Bracknell in Southern League Premier South
Taunton Town extend winning run and pull themselves out of relegation zone
Match report - Taunton Town faced Uxbridge in a crucial match for their hopes of survival in Southern League Premier South
Car-free route across Taunton takes shape as Firepool boulevard opens
The new Firepool boulevard, delivered through £5m of central government grants, will help to unlock additional development in the town centre
Letter: A thank you to all these wonderful people in Taunton
Taunton resident thanks local authority for number three bus, Vivary Park’s Coffee Station, and local volunteers, praising community spirit and support.
Former Castle School student boxes on world stage alongside Tyson Fury
Undefeated Taunton professional boxer Paweł Augustynik put on a career-best performance during his fight on the same billing as former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Popular food festival returning to Taunton in May
A popular food festival is confirmed to return to Taunton this Spring.
Investigation launched into cause of garden fire that spread to house
The cause of a fire which broke out in a garden in the Thames Drive area of Taunton is being investigated.
Why a police helicopter was circling Taunton town centre
The reason why a police helicopter was recently circling Taunton Town Centre has now been confirmed.
Somerset taxpayers landed with bill as council loses care home appeal
Somerset Council "acted unreasonably" during an appeal over the redevelopment of Woodlands Castle a stone's throw from the M5
Charity receives £1,052 from Taunton law firm.
Taunton Solicitors has raised £1,052.52 for St Margaret's Hospice last year.
Looking Back: When a Somerset marmalade won a top award in 2016
Rumwell Farm Shop near Taunton won silver at the 2016 World’s Original Marmalade Awards in Cumbria for its handmade grapefruit and lemon marmalade.
One of Taunton's 'longest running' and 'most loved' shops is relocating
One of Taunton’s ‘longest running’ and ‘most loved small independent shops’ is relocating after more than 50 years in Bath Place.
Six-month closure of public footpath announced in Taunton
Somerset Council announces six-month closure of Taunton footpath between Mill Rise and Minehead Road for Bloor Homes roadworks.
Annual Colour Run returns to Taunton racecourse this May
A colourful charity event is going to return this spring.
Taunton road to close for two days for Openreach works
Claremont Drive, Taunton, will close 20–21 April for Openreach ducting works, 9.30am–3.30pm. Somerset Council sets diversion route for motorists.
Here are some of the latest Taunton offenders in magistrates court
Here are the latest Taunton offenders who have appeared in Taunton Magistrates’ Court.