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LIVE: 'Severe delays' reported on the M5 Northbound between Taunton and Bridgwater
'Severe delays' have been reported along the M5 Northbound between J25 A358 (Taunton) and J23 A39 (Bridgwater North). The current average speed is 15 mph.
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Remembrance Day events taking place in Taunton, West Somerset and Wellington
REMEMBRANCE Sunday is just around the corner, and for those looking to commemorate the occasion, there are parades taking place across the county.
Eight-year row over 112 Taunton homes to end after Christmas
Gladman Developments has been trying to build homes on Taunton's northern edge since 2017 - and has now lodged an appeal to speed things up
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Thousands on universal credit in Somerset hit by higher council tax bills
One individual was left more than £1,000 a year worse off due to changes in council tax support for those on universal credit
Roads closed in Taunton town centre on Remembrance Sunday
Here is a list of all the roads that will be closed in Taunton town centre for the Remembrance Day Parade on Sunday, November 9.
Farms, family, and future-proofing – South West farmers celebrate success
The South West Farmer Awards 2025 brought together farmers and rural entrepreneurs shaping the future of the region’s agriculture.
Gideon Amos calls for action to end 'Great British property rip-off'
Liberal Democrat MP Gideon Amos calls for a new property regulator and the capping of unreasonable service and estate management charges.
Two men in court following discovery of £26.5m worth of cocaine off Somerset coast
Two men have appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court after cocaine worth £26.5 million was seized on the coast of Somerset.
Main road near Wickes Roundabout to close overnight
A Taunton A-road off Wickes Roundabout is set to be closed off overnight as Somerset Council completes works.
Somerset Council announces two-week closure of Taunton road for 'vital' works
A road in Taunton will be closed on weekdays for two weeks as Somerset Council will be carrying out “vital” resurfacing works starting next week.
Opening date confirmed for new independent cheese shop in Taunton
A new independent cheese shop is set to open its doors in a popular place in Taunton this month.
Somerset Council has 'no timescale' for permanent traveller transit site
Somerset Council spent much of the summer dealing with unauthorised traveller encampments - but a permanent solution is still a long way off
REVEALED: New owners share vision for Henlade House - formerly The Mount Somerset
The new owners of Henlade House, formerly The Mount Somerset, have shared their plans for the business.
Taunton church awarded thousands to help with net zero plan
A large church in Taunton has been given thousands of pounds in a bid to secure its green future.
Interview: Meet the Taunton man who was born in Costa Rica
Pete Ernest shares his global journey from Costa Rica to Taunton, his Somerset County Gazette career, and NHS treatment.
Four-bedroom house with garage for sale in Taunton for £315,000
Four-bedroom end-terrace house for sale in Severn Drive, Taunton. £315,000 freehold, off-road parking, garage, garden, near amenities and bus route.
Column: The Lib Dems have delivered for our Armed Forces families
Gideon Amos MP secures Decent Homes Standard for Armed Forces housing, as Lib Dems push for renters’ rights, council homes, and estate charge reform.
Somerset MP demands HMRC pensioner hotline after 10 years of missed calls
Gideon Amos MP urges HMRC to launch a pensioner hotline as over 80m calls go unanswered in a decade, with the Liberal Democrats urging a pensioner hotline.
Taunton Minster given funding to reach net zero targets
Taunton Minster receives £18,000 Church of England grant to support net zero targets, improving energy efficiency and supporting Bath and Wells churches.
Met Office forecasts cloudy weekend for Taunton
Taunton weather forecast: 6–10 November – Cloudy with sunny intervals and light rain. Highs up to 17°C, lows down to 8°C. Full five-day outlook.