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Taunton film and TV shop set to close its doors this month
A shop selling a range of TV and film merchandise in Taunton is set to close its doors.
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Tyson Fury fight undercard to feature undefeated Taunton boxer
A man from Taunton is set to fight on the undercard of Tyson Fury's comeback boxing match.
Former Debenhams building to become 'flagship development' for new owners
The new owners of the former Debenhams building - the Chestnut Group - have revealed all about their plans for the site.
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Taunton Town Council given clean bill of health in recent audit
The audit, conducted by Auditing Solutions Ltd as part of a regular three-times-per-year review, found no issues or recommendations for improvement.
Mike talked to future Archbishop of Canterbury and ditched becoming a vicar
A conversation with a future Archbishop of Canterbury later led to Mike Platt ditching his plan to become a vicar.
Students recognised for progress and kindness at Somerset college group
UCS College Group in Somerset celebrates students’ achievements with Value Added Awards, recognising progress, resilience, and community spirit across campuses.
Major milestone reached for new nursing home
A luxury nursing home currently being built in Taunton has reached a construction milestone.
Offices in Taunton Grade-II listed building set to become apartments
Plans to repurpose the offices in a Grade-II listed building in Taunton, into three apartments, have been given the green light by the Somerset Council.
Taunton man launches campaign pushing for better bus links to healthcare services
A Taunton man has launched a campaign for better links to healthcare services in Taunton.
Taunton MP Gideon Amos gets in the ring at town’s boxing club
Taunton MP Gideon Amos has paid tribute to the town’s boxing club after accepting an invitation to attend one of its training nights.
Varied forecast predicted by Met Office across Taunton this weekend
Taunton weather forecast: Met Office predicts mixed conditions 9–13 April, including sunny intervals, rain, gusty winds, high pollen and moderate UV levels.
Taunton planning decisions, March 27-April 2, 2026
Here are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton.
New sponsor announced for Apple FM's travel news bulletins
Grab A Cab Taunton sponsors Apple FM’s travel news, providing Taunton listeners with up-to-date traffic and public transport updates during peak times.
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
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.
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.