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No plans to introduce bus lanes between Orchard Grove and Taunton town centre
The Somerset Bus Partnership is pushing for major changes on the A38 Wellington Road to encourage more people to use public transport
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Taunton man ran 865 miles in memory of woman killed in road accident
A Taunton man completed a 20-day journey to raise money in memory of Hatty Harrison, a Taunton woman killed in a road accident.
Taunton jewellery business celebrating anniversary by hosting special event
A Taunton business is celebrating its third anniversary by hosting a special first-of-its-kind event within the space.
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Calls for CCTV at Taunton underpass - councillors respond
Young leaders in Taunton are continuing the fight to install CCTV cameras at an underpass.
West Somerset could soon enjoy easier bus links to Musgrove Park Hospital
The Somerset Bus Partnership is pushing for changes which will make it wasier for west Somerset bus passengers to access the hospital
Trbiute to 'pioneer' of A&E who led Musgrove Park’s Emergency Department
The man who led the Emergency Department at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton for many years and later went on to be president of the hospital’s League of Friends has died.
‘I’m really delighted I made the move’ - Somerset CEO Jamie Cox
In 2001, Jamie Cox led Somerset to victory in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Cup at Lord’s and second place in the County Championship.
Legendary cricketer launches testimonial events with dinner details
Lewis Gregory made his first-team debut for Somerset way back in 2010, taking four wickets for 49 in a one-day match against Pakistan.
Preview - Taunton Town face Uxbridge in first of four home games
Taunton Town face Uxbridge at home in a key fixture for their survival hopes in Southern League Premier South
Man from near Taunton given suspended sentence and restraining order for affray
A man from near Taunton has been given a suspended sentence and is subject to a restraining order for affray.
School in Taunton named the only UK school shortlisted for prestigious award
A school in Taunton is the only UK school to have been shortlisted for the British Schools Association (BSA) International School of the Year Award.
Private hospital given permission to convert disused office into a home
A private hospital on the outskirts of Taunton has won permission to convert its disused office into a home.
Person hospitalised after welfare incident in Taunton on Easter Sunday
A person was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital after a welfare incident occurred in Taunton on Easter Sunday morning.
Tributes paid to 'kind and wise' man who received MBE for services to Somerset
Tributes have been paid to John White, a 'kind and wise' man, who received an MBE for his services to Somerset.
Plans to expand care home could allow eight more residents
The owners of a care home in Taunton are hoping to win permission to extend the existing premises.
Here are the latest offenders at Taunton Magistrates' Court
Here are the latest offenders from Taunton, Wellington and Minehead who appeared in Taunton Magistrates' Court at the end of March 2026.
Two centuries deny champions victory as match ends in draw
Somerset 347 (Abell 108, Rew 64, Pennington 5-65) and 407-5 (Rew 122, Kohler-Cadmore 104, Pennington 4-175) drew with Nottinghamshire 338 (Clarke 92, Hayne 55, Pretorius 4-65) and 140-3 (Slater 60).
Taunton Town upset champions-elect to give themselves hope
The Peacocks defeated Walton & Hersham at the Cygnet Health Care Stadium - match report
Rew and Kohler-Cadmore put Somerset in strong position on day three
Somerset dominate Nottinghamshire in County Championship Division One as James Rew hits 108* and Tom Kohler-Cadmore 94* in big partnership at Taunton.
Taunton man sentenced for five offences including possession of a lock knife
A man from Taunton has been sentenced for drink driving, failure to stop for police, driving without a license or insurance, and possession of a bladed article.