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Queens College Taunton's motorsport team secures sponsorship until 2028
Queen’s College Greenpower Motorsport team secures Brown & Brown Insurance Services sponsorship until 2028.
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Powerful Taunton film screening sparks conversations about homelessness
Arc hosted a moving screening of I, Daniel Blake at Taunton’s Brewhouse Theatre to mark World Homeless Day, raising awareness of homelessness in Somerset.
Homeless charity hosts showcase event at Brewhouse
Taunton homeless charity Arc held a showcase event at the Brewhouse
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'Kind, funny and loving' Taunton woman found dead at home, inquest hears
Samantha Bush, 50, known as Sammy, was found dead at 2.15pm on October 4, 2024, by a long-time family friend who went to check on her along with the emergency services.
'My son begged me to kill him': Somerset parents call for SEND reforms
"Our children’s futures are being decided by spreadsheets, not by compassion. No child should be left to spiral until it’s too late"
New SEND café opens its doors in Taunton
A new independent cafe for those with special educational needs and disabilities has opened up for business in Taunton.
Taunton's unbeaten home run ends in defeat to Chertsey Town
Taunton Town lost to Chertsey Town at the Cygnet Health Care Stadium on Saturday (October 11)
National Highways confirm every date the M5 will be closed
The M5 Motorway is set to be closed between J25 (Taunton) and J27 (Tiverton) as part of a £5.9 million scheme.
Former Taunton teacher discusses husband's suicide with Prince William
Prince William spoke to former Taunton teacher Rhian Mannings whose husband took his own life after their baby died
Devon transport company seeking new operating centre in Taunton
MDR Transport Ltd in Tiverton has applied to base vehicles at Chipmunk South West, Henlade. Submit objections to the Traffic Commissioner by October 23.
Man arrested in Taunton rape investigation
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation following the alleged rape of a woman in Victoria Park in Taunton.
Investigation underway following alleged rape in Taunton park
Police are investigating after an alleged rape in Victoria Park, Taunton.
Footpath in Taunton set to close for four days for works
Taunton footpath between Normandy Drive and Upper Holway Road to close for Openreach ducting works from 20 October 2025. Alternative pedestrian route provided.
Taunton road set to close for five days for Wessex Water works
Salisbury Street, Taunton, will close for Wessex Water works from 20–24 October 2025. An alternative route will be available.
RECAP - Taunton Town v Chersey Town - All the action
Taunton Town face Chertsey Town in the Southern League Premier South at the Cygnet Health Care Stadium
Promising Somerset youngster signs first professional deal
Somerset County Cricket Club confirm youngster James Theedom signs professional deal
Taunton assistant Steve Murray takes up Wells City manager role
Taunton Town's former assistant manager Steve Murray has been appointed manager of Wells City
Taunton advance in Francis Hillier Premier Cup on penalties
Taunton Town defeated Larkhall Athletic on penalties in the Francis Hillier Premier Cup on penalties
All roads that will be closed for Taunton Carnival
Somerset carnival season continues with Taunton Carnival at the end of October - here is a list of every road that will be closed during the event.
Company seeks permission to operate vehicles from Taunton quarry
West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd seeks HGV operator licence for 14 goods vehicles and 14 trailers at Henlade Quarry, Taunton. Objections by 23 Oct 2025.