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Primary school teacher in hospital after 'awful nightmare'
Cheryl Gerrard is in hospital with her friends now rallying in support
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Somerset cyber security expert to help people stay safe online
Tony Morledge has launched a business to help organisations and individuals stay safe online and make better use of technology
Taunton legal associate becomes firm's youngest head of office
Emily House becomes Amicus Law’s youngest head of office, leading the Taunton branch. Somerset law firm celebrates her rapid rise in residential conveyancing.
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The 10 Somerset car parks where you are mostly likely to be fined
Somerset Council has published a breakdown of the car parks where the most penalty charge notices were issued to motorists in the last 12 months
Taunton man on mission to run marathon in every English city
Taunton runner Adam Rodriguez aims to complete marathons in all 55 English cities for MOVE Against Cancer, inspired by his mum’s cancer battle.
Police investigating early morning break-in at Taunton retailer
Police are investigating a burglary at a retailer in Taunton that occurred this morning, during which two offenders on a red bicycle forced entry
Taunton car boot sale closes after becoming 'source of stress'
The Carboot Sale at Taunton Racecourse has closed its Sunday event amid falling attendance
Fun-filled event to mark Armed Forces Day at Taunton's Vivary Park
Taunton will host a fun-filled family day of free events and displays in Vivary Park on Saturday, July 4, to mark Somerset Armed Forces Day
High street blow as major bank to close its Taunton branch
Halifax bank has announced it is closing its East Street branch later this year
Somerset fall short in Metro Bank Cup run-chase
Metro Bank One Day Cup: Hampshire 303-7 defeated Somerset 264 by 39 runs.
M5 lanes reopen between Taunton and Bridgwater after multi-vehicle crash
Two lanes are closed, and delays have been reported due to a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 Southbound from J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South) to J25 A358 (Taunton).
RECAP - Lane closed on M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater due to rolled over vehicle
One lane is closed, and slow traffic has been reported on the M5 northbound between J25 A358 (Taunton) and J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South) due to a rolled-over vehicle.
Taunton planning decisions: May 29-June 5, 2026
Here are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton.
M5 near Taunton closed while police responded to reports of person on carriageway
The M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater was fully closed this morning, with a police helicopter called due to reports of a pedestrian on the carriageway.
Plans to create two new HMOs in Taunton approved despite multiple objections
Plans to change a main building and rear office building in Taunton into two separate houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) have been approved despite objections.
Looking Back: When Somerset's sporting stars of 2014 were celebrated
Somerset’s top athletes, coaches and volunteers were honoured at the 2014 SASP Sports Awards in Taunton, celebrating sporting excellence across the county.
M5 between Bridgwater and Taunton to close for overnight resurfacing
National Highways will be closuring the M5 between junction 24 and 25 overnight in three phases to carry out extensive resurfacing work
Bowling display of the best young players in the country comes to Taunton
This Sunday, Taunton Bowling Club will be hosting the Amy Rose event.
Weston man sentenced for fraud and being found equipped to steal in Bridgwater
A man from Weston-super-Mare has been sentenced for multiple offences, including being equipped to steal and driving without a licence, after he was stopped by police in Bridgwater.
I got all of these Taunton car boot bargains for under £5 — and a freebie too
I came home with an armful of 20 items for a fiver after a very successful first visit to Prockters Farm car boot sale, held just outside Taunton on Sundays.