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Child with diabetes takes on 400k step challenge for charity
A nine-year-old girl from near Taunton has raised almost £4,000 after being diagnosed with type one diabetes in February this year.
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Construction work underway to repurpose former Taunton car dealership
Works to repurpose a large former car dealership in Taunton are now well and truly underway to make way for a new placeholder.
Crown Walk shoppers 'intimidated' by rough sleepers in walkway
Crown Walk, a shopping centre and popular cut-through for shoppers accessing Crescent Car Park from High Street, has become "frightening" for customers to walk through, shop owners claim, with "concerns over antisocial behaviour" in its entrance reported to neighbourhood police.
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Column: Mayor of Taunton reflects on town's Remembrance contribution
Taunton marks Remembrance with poignant services, parades and the GWR Poppies to Paddington tribute, honouring veterans and community spirit.
Taunton veteran honoured in Parliament ahead of 100th birthday
Taunton RAF veteran William Spiller honoured in Parliament ahead of his 100th birthday during Remembrance Day speech by MP Gideon Amos.
Taunton Titans suffer tight defeat at Loughborough University
Loughborough Uni edged Taunton Titans 31–24 in a thrilling rugby clash on the artificial pitch, with Nick Mason scoring his 400th point for the Titans.
Met Office forecasts overcast weekend for Taunton
Taunton weather forecast: Sunny intervals on Thursday, heavy rain Friday, then overcast from Saturday to Monday. Highs of 16°C, lows down to 3°C.
New premises licence sought for Taunton venue
Ginger and Pink Ltd seeks a new premises licence at 2 Orchard, Paul Street, Taunton for live music and late-night refreshment. Objections by Nov 19.
Three-bedroom house up for sale in Taunton for £380,000
Three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale on Wilton Street, Taunton. £380,000. Near schools, Musgrove Park Hospital, Vivary Park.
Teenager signs first professional Somerset CCC contract
Bea Willis, 18, signs first professional cricket contract with Somerset after impressing for the academy this summer. Right-arm seamer joins for two years.
Interview: Meet the popular ex-headmaster who renamed a Taunton school
Former Taunton headmaster Paddy West, aged 91, reflects on his teaching legacy, WWII memories, and community impact at Heathfield School.
New folk festival granted premises licence by Somerset Council
The license has been granted for the Show of Hands festival at Gilcombe Farm in Bruton.
Last-minute heartbreak for Taunton Town against Gosport Borough
Taunton Town were minutes away from taking a point from Gosport Borough, but it wasn't to be as the away side grabbed a last-minute winner to take the win.
Police issue another appeal for teen who has been missing since Halloween
Avon and Somerset Police have issued another appeal to find a fifteen-year-old girl who has gone missing with links to Taunton and Bridgwater.
Taunton Hospital service that 'required improvement' receives new CQC rating
The private imaging part of Musgrove Park Hospital has received a “Good” Care Quality Commission rating after receiving a "requires improvement" rating in 2021.
Somerset faces new 24-hour Met Office yellow weather warning
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Somerset set to come into effect from Friday morning (November 14).
Tribute to Queen’s College teacher of 50 years Sheila Platt
THE ashes of a staff member who taught at Queen’s College, Taunton, for almost 50 years are being scattered beside Wellington Monument.
Teen to represent Great Britain at Deaflympics in Japan this week
A TEENAGER from Cotford-St-Luke is playing football in Tokyo this week after being selected to represent Great Britain at the Deaflympics.
Latest Taunton planning decisions, October 31-November 7, 2025
Here are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton by Somerset Council.
Taunton insurance broker donates thousands to Somerset hospice
Lloyd and Whyte Community Broking donates £2,500 to St Margaret’s Hospice Care, supporting hospice care in Somerset.