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Queen’s College, Taunton announces first ever sponsor for football team

Queen's College in Taunton has signed its first ever sponsorship deal for the kit of its football first team.

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Academy students compete at national sailing competition

Two Monkton Wood Academy students recently competed in a national sailing contest in Southport

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Letter: 'It's not a budget for savers and investors'

That’s the conclusion of Taunton’s private investors’ group, held at the Taunton and Tiverton Golf Club on Monday.

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RSPCA fears for nation’s hedgehogs as admissions soar by 54%

The RSPCA is fearing for the health of hedgehogs across the West Country as it experiences its busiest hedgehog season nationwide for three years.

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Town council ready to bring festive cheer to Taunton in the run-up to Christmas

Taunton Town Council is preparing to bring festive cheer to Taunton in the run-up to Christmas.

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Temporary traffic lights placed on popular Taunton street after gas leak

Traffic lights have been placed on a popular road in Taunton after a reported gas leak, which is causing traffic delays.

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A classic terraced townhouse on the eastern fringes of Taunton’s town centre

This classic terraced townhouse is located on the eastern fringes of Taunton’s town centre.

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Three-bedroom property for sale on a corner plot in Sherford

This three-bedroom property occupies a corner plot position in the popular Sherford area in Taunton, conveniently close to the town centre.

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Taunton youngster heading for South Africa with England Under 19s

Taunton youngster Thomas R is heading to South Africa with England Under 19s

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A converted Grade II listed coach house on the fringes of Ash Priors

This converted Grade II listed coach house occupies a quiet position on the fringes of the small village of Ash Priors.

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Taunton boxers shine against stars from across the UK

Blue Flames ABC boxers secured impressive wins against competitors from across the UK

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'I want my own orchestra': Pyrland School students get new instruments

A Taunton school has received a musical donation worth hundreds of pounds this week.

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Somerset man admits breaching a domestic violence protection order

Stephen Watkins, from Minehead, admitted the offence at Taunton Deane and West Magistrates

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Fundraiser for injured Josh Owers raises around £3,000 so far

A fundraiser has been launched to ease the financial burden on footballer Josh Owers who suffered a serious head injury while playing for the club

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Speed indicator devices installed on Taunton roads

Speed detectors have been installed on three Taunton roads.

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Gideon Amos asks for government to release £11 million of unspent funds

The MP for Taunton and Wellington has asked for the government to end Somerset's "dental scandal" in a parliamentary debate.

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When hundreds of people gathered in Taunton on Remembrance Day

Hundreds of people circled the streets of Taunton as the town began its special Remembrance Sunday parade in 2019.

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Police actions under investigation following Somerset teenage girl's death on M5

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the actions of Avon and Somerset Police before a 17 year old girl died on the M5 in Somerset.

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Somerset teenage girl who died in M5 collision has been formally identified

A 17-year-old girl who died after fleeing a police vehicle and being struck by a car on the M5 motorway has been named after a formal identification process.

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EXCLUSIVE: Man flees as three men found on suspicion of possessing cocaine

Arrests were made in Taunton after three men were found on suspicion of cocaine in two different properties.