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INTERVIEW: 'The prosperity of Taunton has been very important to me'
It’s surprising to learn that someone who puts his heart and soul into Taunton supports a Scottish football team, little known south of the border.
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Young homeowners settle into new Taunton housing development
First-time buyers move into Persimmon Homes' Hartnells Farm in Taunton, as new eco-friendly, affordable homes aim to meet Somerset housing demand.
RECAP: heavy traffic on major A-road near Taunton
There are delays to traffic on the A38 between Wellington and Taunton today (December 18).
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Taunton Independent Market cancelled due to bad weather
A market event which brings thousands of visitors to Somerset's county town has been cancelled.
Police officers respond to reports of 'somebody with a knife' in Taunton
Avon and Somerset Police were called to an incident involving a person with a knife in Taunton yesterday (December 17).
Review recommends more support for homeless after two Somerset deaths
An independent review into how "high risk" homeless people are being supported has been carried out following the death of two Somerset men
Taunton man faces extended prison sentence for conspiracy to supply cocaine
A Taunton man who is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence for conspiracy to supply cocaine has had his sentence extended after pleading guilty.
Here's why Santa didn't arrive in Taunton last week
A carnival club that annually parades through Somerset towns with a festive cart has revealed why Santa will not be seen for the rest of 2025.
Man dies after medical incident in Taunton park
A man has died after an incident in the middle of the day in Taunton, police have confirmed.
Charity shop in Taunton closed until further notice
One of the busiest charity shops in Taunton has been closed after an issue with the building it resides in.
Latest Taunton planning decisions, December 5-11, 2025
Here are the latest planning decisions in and around Taunton made by Somerset Council.
Four-bedroom Taunton bungalow on the market for £440,000
Four-bedroom bungalow for sale in Staplegrove, Taunton, listed by Webbers Property Services for £440,000. Features gardens, garage, and no onward chain.
Taunton set to be affected by Met Office's yellow weather warning
Met Office issues weather warning for Taunton and South of England: heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding from 18 December.
Taunton Independent Market plans 'special' market for shortest day of the year
Organisers of Taunton Independent Market have revealed plans to host a special market dedicated to the shortest day of the calendar year.
First residents move in to new home at Taunton's Hartnells Farm
The first customers to buy a home at the final phase of a new Taunton housing outlet have moved in.
French Weir Park in Taunton cordoned off by police
A Taunton park has been closed off by police amid an ongoing 'medical incident', they say.
Council allocates £1.2million to improve play areas in Taunton
A large sum of money has been confirmed to help improve playparks in Taunton this month.
Saints chairman promises to rebuild using home grown talent
Taunton St Andrews held their 2025 presentation evening at the Wyvern Club
Higgs on Horses: Pre-Christmas racing at Taunton
Last Thursday Taunton held their well attended Pre Christmas raceday in fair weather and in front of an enthusiastic crowd, who also enjoyed some festive carols performed excellently, as usual, by the Kings College Choir.
New leadership team appointed at Taunton Town
Taunton Town have announced some new appointments in a bid to ‘stregthen’ their leadership team.