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Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

From drapery to department store: 250 years of Hatchers

One of the oldest family-owned department stores, Hatchers in Taunton, Somerset, in the UK is celebrating its 250th birthday.

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RECAP - Derby day as Taunton Town face Tiverton Town at home

Taunton Town face Tiverton Town at home in the Southern League Premier South

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

New mural to mark Hatchers 250th anniversary

A new mural has been unveiled to mark the 250th anniversary of Hatchers in Taunton, Somerset. The department store was founded in 1775.

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Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Unauthorised traveller encampment remains despite eviction notice

An unauthorised traveller encampment at Victoria Park remains in place despite an eviction notice served by Avon and Somerset Police.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Dover Road in Taunton set to close temporarily for works

Somerset Council has announced the closure of Dover Road from its junction with Dorchester Road for 27 metres.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Taunton Town secure victory over nine-man Hanwell Town

Taunton Town travelled to West London to face Hanwell Town on Saturday, April 19

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Detached family home in sought-after area

This smart four-bedroom detached family home is situated in the popular residential area of Bathpool in Taunton.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Woman handed suspended prison sentence for racist/religiously motivated incident

A woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence for a racist/religiously motivated outburst in Taunton.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Emergency services respond to car crashing into property in the Taunton area

A crash in Taunton, where a vehicle collided with a property, resulted in emergency service response.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Somerset Council announce temporary Taunton traffic restrictions

These measures, affecting various roads, will be in place from Monday, April 28 until Tuesday, April 29, between 6pm and 11pm.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Teenage skipper Thomas Rew battles to save Somerset Seconds

A battling innings from Somerset Second’s 17 year old captain saved a predominantly young side from defeat in their three day friendly match against Middlesex at Taunton Vale that ended on Thursday.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Josh Thomas reaping the rewards of his winter down under

In an interview with Richard Walsh, Josh Thomas revealed how beneficial his spell in Australia over the winter was

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Somerset Women trio to spend time out on loan agreements

Olivia Barnes, Jess Hazell and Erin Vukusic will spend time out on loan from Somerset at other counties sides this season

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Could you inherit a fortune? Around 80 estates remain unclaimed in Somerset

The updated list of unclaimed estates in Somerset has been released by the Treasury in 2025 including properties in Taunton, Weston, Frome, Chard and Yeovil.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Letter: Is Taunton turning itself around?

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Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Taunton man caught driving dangerously avoids prison - but receives lengthy ban

A motorist caught driving dangerously in Taunton has avoided being sent to jail.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Kingston Road in Taunton set to be closed for five months

Somerset Council announced the closure, which will affect the route from the junction of Corkscrew Lane to Greenway, measuring a total of 3,047 metres.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Eviction notices served to unauthourised traveller encampments in Taunton

Eviction notices have been served to the unauthorised encampments of travellers who have settled in Taunton’s Victoria Country Park and Taunton Green.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Spring at its best: Magnolia Tree and blue skies

The poor weather recently has reminded us all of those dark and dreary days in January and February.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Police appeal after gate stolen at Woodlands Castle near Taunton

Police are appealing for information after the gates of Woodlands Castle near Taunton were stolen on Tuesday (April 15).