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Junior golfer Cooper's hole-in-one at Taunton golf club
Congratulations to Taunton and Pickeridge junior member Cooper Baker, who achieved every golfer's dream when he got a hole-in-one.
Taunton man jailed for ashtray stabbing
A violent ex-partner has been jailed for stabbing his former lover with a shard from a broken ashtray after she turned down his drunken offer of sex, court reporter Ted Davenport writes.
Bishops Lydeard U13s taste victory in the TDYFL Cup final
Bishops Lydeard Youth U13's clinched a remarkable victory when they beat Middlezoy Mustangs in the TDYFL Cup Final
Taunton's Big Sleep Out to celebrate tenth anniversary
Taunton's Big Sleep Out is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary this year with an annual event in support of the homeless.
VE Day: Taunton emerges 'practically unscathed' from WW2
"Here in Taunton, we have so much to be thankful for; our fair town has come through practically unscathed -one stick of bombs only- and our people have not been hurt from air attack."
Taunton to celebrate Somerset Day with Big Picnic Trail
Taunton is set to celebrate Somerset Day with The Big Picnic Trail to support charity and independent businesses.
Little Herons nursery to benefit from trust £100,000 investment
An education trust in Taunton invested £100,000 in a nursery.
St John’s Church concerts in Taunton enter 14th year
The St John’s Church Lunchtime concerts in Taunton will soon start again.
Taunton Deane toppled by newly-promoted Wellington
Taunton Deane Cricket Club overcame the elements to welcome Wellington for the first game of the league season
Mixed fortunes for Pistols and Muskets in baseball action
There were mixed fortunes for the Pistols and the Muskets in the South West and Wales Baseball League at Taunton Baseball Club this weekend
10th Big Sleep Out fundraiser for Taunton homeless charity
People of all ages will sleep out under the stars to raise money for a local homeless charity
Taunton St Andrews defeated by Pete Trego's Burbage
Taunton St Andrews made the long trip to Wiltshire for their opening match of the season on Saturday
Taunton road closures for May edition of eat:Festival
Several roads will be closed in Taunton as a food festival is set to take place this weekend.
More than £4.7m could be spent on new bus lanes in Taunton
More than £4.7m could be spent on delivering new bus lanes in Taunton town centre over the next 12 months using central government funding.
Taunton man to cycle from London to Paris to help Cygnet Hospital
A Taunton man who helps inpatients at a mental health hospital to keep physically fit and active is undertaking the cycling challenge of a lifetime in an effort to raise £2,000 for his chosen charity.
Quickvapes4u opens in Taunton after success in Wellington
A disposable vape shop has opened in Taunton after nine successful months in Wellington.
Churchill Retirement invites veterans to mark D-Day in Taunton
A retirement homes firm is inviting veterans to join its Taunton event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Food festival to take place in Taunton on Somerset Day
Around 100 food and drink producers will set up stalls at the eat:Taunton festival on Saturday, May 11
Taunton Brewhouse announces summer programme
Taunton Brewhouse has just announced its summer programme, filled with delightful family shows, magical outdoor productions, and numerous famous faces.
Property for sale in Monkton Heathfield: Five bedroom house
This impressive five-bedroom farmhouse occupies a quiet position within the popular area of Swingbridge in Monkton Heathfield.