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Taunton School's alumni association elects new president
An alumna of Taunton School, Ms Price attended from 1976 to 1978, shortly after the school became fully co-educational.
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Lamb and Flag pub near Taunton reveals new menu
A Somerset pub not too far from Taunton has released a new food menu this week.
Cricket club apologise for litter issue after T20 game
Somerset County Cricket Club have said they will be taking steps to avoid a repeat of last weekend's situation of overflowing rubbish at the Cooper Associates stadium.
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Nine new 'bobbies on the beat' for Taunton and West Somerset
Nine additional police officers are on their way to Taunton and the West Somerset area, following an MP-led campaign to "bring back law and order and proper community policing".
The Shed in Taunton robbed in the early hours of the morning
A café in Taunton has been robbed in the early hours of the morning whilst the owner was on holiday.
Taunton beauty pageant queen shares update after open heart surgery
Crystal Pincott, 24, a sales executive from Taunton, underwent a nine-hour surgery to have a hole in her heart closed and her arteries rerouted, after one side of her heart grew to four times the size it should have been.
RECAP: A358 blocked near Taunton after car crash
There has been a car crash on the A358 road near Taunton. Police are on the scene, and traffic is affected.
Hundreds celebrate life of 19-year-old Jack Constable from Norton Fitzwarren
Hundreds of people celebrated the life of 19-year-old Jack Constable at a "beautiful" funeral last month, with his parents announcing a memorial fund in his honour.
Former Gazette employee enjoys his retirement
If only I’d been paid £1 every time I’ve been asked: “How’s Geoff Hall these days?”
Survey reveals substandard state of dental services in Taunton and Wellington
The analysis was revealed at a public meeting on Friday, May 30 at Taunton's CIC Centre, organised by the constituency's Liberal Democrat MP Gideon Amos.
Met Office forecasts mix of rain and sunshine for Taunton this weekend
The Met Office has forecast a mix of rain and sunshine for Taunton over the coming days.
Letter: There is a wonderful place in Taunton for loved ones with dementia
Nothing is too much trouble, and whatever your loved ones like to do, like to watch, or like to eat, they will do everything to make their day fun and enjoyable.
In this week's Somerset County Gazette: Taunton's new 'bobbies on the beat'
This week's edition of the Somerset County Gazette is out in shops from Thursday, June 5, and it's filled with the county's most important stories — including new bobbies on the beat for Taunton and West Somerset, "bringing back proper community policing".
Two Taunton employers named for underpaying workers
Employers in Taunton who failed to pay workers the National Living and National Minimum Wage have been named on a list published by the Department for Business and Trade.
Local Reform UK supporter group decline comment on call to action
‘We have to take back control of our streets’ say Reform supporters in Taunton and Wellington
Major Somerset housing development loses £14m government funding
A major housing development in Somerset’s county town will be delivered without any government funding after long-standing support was withdrawn.
'Much-loved' Rumwell Farm Shop employee celebrates special anniversary
The “much-loved” café maître d’ Roger has celebrated his 10th anniversary with Rumwell Farm Shop, Taunton.
Taunton café in Independent Quarter closed just months after reopening
A café in Taunton has suddenly closed just months after getting a new look and menu.
St Giles Animal Welfare column: Puppy-farm dog wags tail for first time
Her spirit has been broken after five years of churning out pups, deprivation of love, social contact and stimulation; any spark of personality sapped from her. The road to recovery will be a long one; but this week Rose exhibited a glimmer of hope, fuelling my belief that she will one day be able ...
RECAP: Heavy traffic and delays reported on the A358 Westbound at M5 J25 Taunton
Heavy traffic and delays of up to ten minutes and increasing have been reported on the A358 Westbound at M5 J25 (Taunton). The current average speed is ten mph.