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From drapery to department store: 250 years of Hatchers
One of the oldest family-owned department stores, Hatchers in Taunton, Somerset, in the UK is celebrating its 250th birthday.
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Taunton Town face Tiverton Town at home in the Southern League Premier South
New mural to mark Hatchers 250th anniversary
A new mural has been unveiled to mark the 250th anniversary of Hatchers in Taunton, Somerset. The department store was founded in 1775.
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Unauthorised traveller encampment remains despite eviction notice
An unauthorised traveller encampment at Victoria Park remains in place despite an eviction notice served by Avon and Somerset Police.
Dover Road in Taunton set to close temporarily for works
Somerset Council has announced the closure of Dover Road from its junction with Dorchester Road for 27 metres.
Taunton Town secure victory over nine-man Hanwell Town
Taunton Town travelled to West London to face Hanwell Town on Saturday, April 19
Detached family home in sought-after area
This smart four-bedroom detached family home is situated in the popular residential area of Bathpool in Taunton.
Woman handed suspended prison sentence for racist/religiously motivated incident
A woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence for a racist/religiously motivated outburst in Taunton.
Emergency services respond to car crashing into property in the Taunton area
A crash in Taunton, where a vehicle collided with a property, resulted in emergency service response.
Somerset Council announce temporary Taunton traffic restrictions
These measures, affecting various roads, will be in place from Monday, April 28 until Tuesday, April 29, between 6pm and 11pm.
Teenage skipper Thomas Rew battles to save Somerset Seconds
A battling innings from Somerset Second’s 17 year old captain saved a predominantly young side from defeat in their three day friendly match against Middlesex at Taunton Vale that ended on Thursday.
Josh Thomas reaping the rewards of his winter down under
In an interview with Richard Walsh, Josh Thomas revealed how beneficial his spell in Australia over the winter was
Somerset Women trio to spend time out on loan agreements
Olivia Barnes, Jess Hazell and Erin Vukusic will spend time out on loan from Somerset at other counties sides this season
Could you inherit a fortune? Around 80 estates remain unclaimed in Somerset
The updated list of unclaimed estates in Somerset has been released by the Treasury in 2025 including properties in Taunton, Weston, Frome, Chard and Yeovil.
Letter: Is Taunton turning itself around?
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Taunton man caught driving dangerously avoids prison - but receives lengthy ban
A motorist caught driving dangerously in Taunton has avoided being sent to jail.
Kingston Road in Taunton set to be closed for five months
Somerset Council announced the closure, which will affect the route from the junction of Corkscrew Lane to Greenway, measuring a total of 3,047 metres.
Eviction notices served to unauthourised traveller encampments in Taunton
Eviction notices have been served to the unauthorised encampments of travellers who have settled in Taunton’s Victoria Country Park and Taunton Green.
Spring at its best: Magnolia Tree and blue skies
The poor weather recently has reminded us all of those dark and dreary days in January and February.
Police appeal after gate stolen at Woodlands Castle near Taunton
Police are appealing for information after the gates of Woodlands Castle near Taunton were stolen on Tuesday (April 15).