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Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Storm Darragh leaves Taunton pub owner deflated after extreme situation

A pub in Taunton is left "feeling the impact" of Storm Darragh just days after it lost power for several hours and had to close.

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Highly regarded pub near Taunton listed for sale heading into 2025

A pub near Taunton has been put on the market for £650,000 nearly six years after announcing new ownership.

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Santa arrives at farm shop on vintage tractor

Somerset families were out in force to welcome Santa when he arrived on an old Massey Ferguson 135 tractor at farm shop last Sunday (December 8).

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Multiple vehicle crash on the M5 near Taunton leads to two injured

Two were injured following a multiple-vehicle collision that occurred on the M5 southbound between J25 (Taunton) and J26 Wellington on December 7.

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Urgent road closure on A39 after damage to electricity pole

An urgent closure is in place on the A39 after damage to a National Grid pole.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Somerset County Cricket Club plans to expand merchandise shop

Somerset County Cricket Club has submitted plans to Somerset Council to expand the club’s shop at the Cooper Associates Ground in Taunton.

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Pub in Taunton becomes second in town to stock Jeremy Clarkson beer

A Taunton pub has announced that it is collaborating with Jeremy Clarkson's beer brand Hawkstone.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

British Transport Police confirm a person has died near Weston

British Transport Police has confirmed that a person has died on the train tracks near Weston-Super-Mare today.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Emergency incident suspends trains between Bristol and Taunton

National Rail has announced that all train services between Bristol and Taunton are currently suspended due to an incident at Bristol Temple Meads Station.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Take a look at the interior of this Monkton Heathfield property

This beautifully-presented detached home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac position in the Monkton Heathfield area on the north-eastern edge of Taunton.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Residents clear Quantock Hills route blocked by fallen trees

Residents rallied to clear a road in the Quantock Hills which was blocked by several fallen trees.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Young Taunton motorbike technician wins national competition

Taunton, Somerset-based Lloyd Lewis-Gamblin, 22, a motorcycle technician at GV Bikes, has won the prestigious Royal Enfield Super Squad UK final 2024.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Thousands of Somerset properties still without power after storm damage

11,221 properties were without power across Somerset this morning (December 8), National Grid said.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Road closures still in place after Storm Darragh

Several road closures around the county are still closed after Storm Darragh hit the South West yesterday (Saturday, December 7).

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

An extended 1960s chalet-style property in a pleasant cul-de-sac in Sherford

This chalet-style property is situated in a pleasant cul-de-sac within the sought-after area of Sherford, on the southern edge of Taunton.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Minor injuries for driver after car hit by tree during Storm Darragh

One road user suffered minor injuries when a very large tree land on their car whilst driving during Storm Darragh yesterday (Saturday, December 7), police said.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Somerset's 'happiest place to live in' revealed

Somerset's happiest place to live in for 2024 has been revealed - with the top 5 most stylish locations in the county also listed after a recent poll.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Taunton bar hosting two blowout events to 'see 2024 out'

A Taunton, Somerset bar is hosting two "blow-out" winter events, one of which will include a famous international DJ headlining, all to help keep the business going.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

When a new Lidl sparked store wars in Taunton

Back in December 2015, it was announced that cut-price supermarket Lidl would open a new store in the Somerset town—smack bang opposite its competitor, Tesco

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Multi vehicle crash causes delays on M5 between Taunton and Wellington

The M5 is currently halted after a multi-vehicle collision between Taunton and Wellington.