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Crown court in Taunton could reopen next year following major works
The latest in a series of extensive repair and refurbishment works in the historic Taunton Crown Court has been given the go-ahead.
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Police issue appeal after Taunton restaurant window damaged
Police have issued a witness appeal after the window of a restaurant and takeaway in Taunton was damaged during an incident involving criminal damage.
M5 to be closed in both directions for six nights
The M5 is set to close both ways between J25 (Taunton) and J27 (Tiverton) for several nights.
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Signs go up for new popular clothing brand in Taunton
A popular clothing brand is set to open soon as signs for it have gone up in Taunton.
Looking Back: When the Taunton swimathon raised over £20,000
Taunton Soroptimist Swimathon 2004 at St James’ Pool raised £23,588 for local charities, with 725 swimmers and support from Taunton Deane’s mayor.
IN PHOTOS - First 2026 spiritual and pagan market event takes place in Taunton
Multiple like-minded spiritual and pagan business owners gathered together in the Lawns Social Club, Taunton, for the first Wild Tribe Event of the year.
Looking Back: When the County Gazette joined the Missing Link campaign
The County Gazette, business leaders, and MPs backed the Missing Link campaign to dual the A358 from Taunton to Ilminster in 2004.
College in Taunton reopening after 'very serious medical emergency'
A college in Taunton has announced it will be reopening to students on Monday after closing due to a ‘very serious medical emergency’.
Looking Back: When a Somerset college ran taster workshops for students
Somerset College of Arts and Technology in Taunton hosted taster workshops in 2004, giving 120 local secondary pupils hands-on experience in further education.
College in Taunton closed after 'very serious medical emergency'
A college in Taunton has made the decision to close to students amid a 'very serious' incident.
Another fixture postponed for Taunton Town as rain thwarts the Peacocks
Taunton Town's game with Farnham Town at home has been postpone due to a waterlogged pitch
RECAP: Police and air ambulance respond to incident at college
Police and ambulance crews are responding to an ongoing incident at Richard Huish College in Taunton today (Friday, February 6).
Police call M5 drink driving incident where man swerved across lanes 'appalling'
Police have described an incident where a man was swerving across the M5 southbound with empty cider bottles in his van as ‘appalling’.
PICTURES - A look inside the new B&M in Somerset
A new B&M has opened as the second store of its kind in Taunton.
Taunton leisure centre raises thousands of pounds for charity
Blackbrook Leisure Centre in Taunton, run by Everyone Active and Somerset Council, raised over £15,000 for UK charities via community fundraising events.
Resident said Taunton visits could stop after 'bitterly cold' bus left her ill
A resident has said she may not be able to visit Taunton anymore for her weekly visit after she was left ‘close to tears’ due to how cold the buses are.
Café in Taunton Independent Quarter given first hygiene rating
A fairly new cafe in Taunton Independent Quarter is 'proud' after receiving its first hygiene rating.
Taunton pub offering cash prize to winner of talent show
A pub just off Taunton Town Centre is set to host a talent show competition - and the winner will take home a big prize.
RECAP: B&M opens new store inside former Wilko in Taunton
Popular retailer B&M are opening a new shop on East Street in Taunton today (January 5). It is the first time the brand has opened in Taunton town centre.
Calls for greater safety measures on major Taunton roundabout
Future safety measures for a major Taunton roundabout have been discussed after several incidents in recent times.