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Large Somerset areas forecast new 21-hour weather warning
Large areas of Somerset have been forecast a new yellow weather warning for rain that lasts nearly a whole day.
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Somerset pathway makes strong progress and appoints girls youth development lead
The Somerset Pathway continues to go from strength to strength, with a number of exciting developments taking place since the start of the winter.
Cricket stalwart set to tour Dubai with England Over 50s
Kevin Parsons, the chairman of Taunton St Andrews Cricket Club, has been selected for the England Over 50s 11-day tour to Dubai that starts on March 30th.
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Taunton planning decisions, January 16-22, 2026
Here are the latest planning decisions made by Somerset Council in and around Taunton.
Column: Gideon Amos on flooding, council tax and Musgrove Park
Gideon Amos MP urges government action on Somerset Council funding, NHS investment at Musgrove Park Hospital, and flood protection in Taunton and Wellington.
Rugby club 'speechless' as community rallies round flood-hit venue
Taunton Rugby Club have given an update on their fundraising efforts to repair and restore their clubhouse
Health Secretary invited to visit Musgrove Park Hospital by MP
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has been urged by Taunton MP Gideon Amos to visit Musgrove Park Hospital, facing urgent redevelopment delays in Somerset.
Five-bed bungalow near Taunton with south-facing garden on sale for £725k
Modern five-bedroom bungalow for sale in Trull, near Taunton, £725,000. Features spacious interiors, triple garage, gardens, Castle School catchment.
Met Office issues yellow warning for heavy rain affecting Taunton
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Taunton on 29 January, with risk of flooding and travel disruption across South West England.
Emergency road closure enforced on A38 Wellington Road
A major A-road near Taunton has been closed in both directions with 'emergency repairs' needed.
Condition of Musgrove Park Hospital 'not acceptable' now
The current state of the largest acute hospital in Somerset is now 'not an acceptable situation'.
New art trail coming to Taunton celebrating FIFA World Cup
Ahead of a Summer filled with nations around the world playing the beautiful game, Taunton is getting a new event-inspired art trail.
Rugby Club plea for help after flooding causes £10k loss in revenue
Taunton Rugby Club have issued a plea for help after their clubhouse has severely damaged by Storm Chandra
List of schools closed as Somerset floods
Somerset schools have made decisions on whether or not to let students fully return after a 'major incident' was declared due to a recent storm.
Somerset Council faces race against time to approve 208 new Taunton homes
Somerset Council will try to approve new homes within the Orchard Grove development site in Taunton before new government policies take effect
Inaugural event pays tribute to women's Somerset players
The inaugural event for the Somerset County Cricket Women’s Former Players that took place at the Coopers Associates County Ground in Taunton on Friday has been hailed a great success by everyone who attended.
Titans battle back to beat Cinderford
Taunton Titans edged Cinderford 16-14 in a thrilling National League 2 rugby clash, with Tom Putt’s late penalty sealing victory at home.
South West charities receive funding boost from Taunton Vale Rotary
Taunton Vale Rotary's Moonraker Challenge raised £12,000 for The Farming Community Network and Neroche Woodlanders, supporting Taunton and South West charities.
Police hoping to find witnesses after multi-car crash in Taunton
An investigation into a collision on a busy roundabout is ongoing, with police now seeking witnesses.
Storm Chandra havoc leads to waste collection delays in Somerset
Some bin collections in Somerset have been missed following adverse conditions caused by Storm Chandra.