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Abell, Lammonby and Overton put Somerset on the board in friendly
Somerset County Cricket Club have prepared for the start of the County Championship with a three-day friendly against Glamorgan.
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LIVE: Major road to be closed for 'number of hours' after 'serious' collision
A major road in and out of Taunton is closed following a 'serious collision'.
Appeal after people hospitalised due to M5 crash between Wellington and Taunton
Two people were hospitalised after a crash on the M5 between Wellington and Taunton this week.
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Looking Back: When Taunton residents soaked up March sunshine in 2012
Somerset enjoyed record Easter sunshine in 2012, with temperatures over 22°C. Locals flocked to Vivary Park and Somerset CCC matches amid a warm, dry spring.
Here are some of the latest Taunton offenders in magistrates court
Here are the latest Taunton offenders who appeared in Taunton Magistrates’ Court.
Looking Back: When Somerset signed a modern cricket legend in 2015
Somerset signed big-hitting West Indies batter Chris Gayle for a portion of the T20 Blast back in 2015.
Taunton takeaway closed after landlord serves multiple notices
A Taunton shop is 'temporarily closed' after its landlord served a notice on the tenant.
Man given community order for 'stream of racial slurs' in Chinese takeaway
A man from Bridgwater has been given an 18-month community order after committing racially aggravated harassment in a Chinese takeway in Taunton.
Taunton Town Council leader defends approach to French Weir ice cream plans
Taunton Town Council is asking residents about their views on plans to sell ice cream from a converted shipping container in French Weir Park
McDonald's applies for planning permission to transform former O'Bridge pub
McDonald's Restaurants Ltd has applied for planning permission to turn the former Taunton O'Bridge pub into a restaurant.
Talented teenage boxer clinches third national title
Taunton’s Taylor Williams, 15, wins third national boxing title, praised by Blue Flames coach. She will represent England at the Tri-Nations Tournament.
Driver rescued by fire crews after car crashed into property in Somerset
Fire crews from Taunton and Bridgwater stations rescued a male driver from his vehicle after the car crashed into a property in Puriton, Somerset.
Virtual clinic revolutionises care for patients with skin conditions
A new approach is helping to bridge the gap between physical and mental health care.
Letter: Celebrating diversity and community in Taunton
Taunton resident Sabina Ahmed reflects on 54 years in Somerset, integration, NHS careers, immigration, and calls for better support for newcomers in the UK.
School near Taunton 'requires significant improvement', Ofsted inspection finds
The leadership team of a school in Taunton that ‘requires significant improvement’ following a recent Ofsted inspection has 'welcomed' the findings.
Three men arrested after Taunton's Station Road closed
Three men have been arrested as part of an 'ongoing investigation' in Taunton, police have confirmed.
A38 to close between Taunton and Wellington for 'vital' resurfacing works
The A38 will be closed between Taunton and Wellington while ‘vital’ resurfacing works take place, with traffic being redirected to use the M5 during this time.
RECAP - Taunton's Station Road closed by police
Station Road in Taunton has been closed in both directions by police today (March 26).
Winding-up petition issued to Taunton business
A Taunton business has made a statement after it was issued a winding-up petition.
Two people hospitalised after crash on M5 between Taunton and Wellington
Two people have been hospitalised following a two-vehicle crash on the M5 between J26 (Wellington) and J25 (Taunton).