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Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

In the dock: Taunton man handed suspended sentence for assault

A MAN from Taunton has been given a suspended prison sentence for assault.

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Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Morrisons CEO sends gifts to 'obsessed' Taunton six-year-old

Raphael Day, known as Raph, a non-verbal and autistic student who attends Wellsprings Primary School, Taunton, is one of Morrisons' biggest fans and enjoys watching videos of the supermarket with his teaching assistant, Michelle Duheaume.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

New flats could be built in old town centre bank offices

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Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Somerset village's only pub reopens with new team at the helm

A Somerset village pub has reopened after it seemingly closed for good just under a year ago.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Jet wash plan for petrol station on edge of Taunton

The owner of a fuel station on the edge of Taunton wants to add jet wash facilities on the site.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

A38 Walford Cross, near Taunton, to close as works begin tonight

A Major A-road by Taunton is set to be patched up as Somerset Council confirm works begin tonight (Monday, May 19).

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Porter Dodson sponsors Taunton Half Marathon return after four-year hiatus

The Taunton Half Marathon will return to the county town after four-year hiatus on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Award-winning Taunton restaurant expands into building next door

An award-winning Taunton restaurant is expanding its business after successfully acquiring the building next door.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

A mid-terrace property on the northern fringes of Taunton

This well-presented, mid-terrace property occupies a position on the northern fringes of Taunton, with easy access to the town centre.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

This charming centuries-old residence has been sympathetically refurbished

This beautifully presented detached farmhouse sits in a particularly attractive and peaceful setting, tucked just off the main street in Kingston St Mary.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Looking back: Homeless man in Taunton and his flying friend

Sometimes finding mates is hard, people may have too much on or are bailing on plans, well, a homeless man didn't seem to have this problem in 2018.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

New president appointed at Taunton club

A Taunton club for retired and semi-retired professionals in the area has appointed a new president.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

COLUMN: Please help St Giles find homes for these special dogs

Animal Rescue Centres all share the same goal, animal welfare; it is important for them to work together to help each other when times are hard and this is exactly what St Giles has now done.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

'What will it take, a death?': Village outcry after blaze leads to action taken

A Milverton blaze, has left lasting damage after emergency services were prevented from responding due to congestion, leaving residents desperate for change.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Man who helped Taunton's homeless for 19 years faces eviction

A Taunton man who spent 19 years working with homeless people in the town is set to be evicted from his flat following a Section 21 notice.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

COLUMN: Chance to talk about living sustainably

Tim Walker, of My Carbon Coach, writes about how Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance to discuss living sustainably

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Store owner heartbroken to be closing after 13 years in the county town

The owner of a shop selling military supplies in Taunton says he is the latest victim of the "economic situation" in this country.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Police issue image of several tools believed to be stolen after early morning stop

Police discovered a haul of several tools they suspected of being stolen after pulling over a car in Taunton early in the morning.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

17-year-old admits setting fire to minibuses at Silk Mills

A 17-year old boy from Taunton has appeared in court and admitted setting fire to seven specially-adapted minibuses at Silk Mills Park and Ride in April.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Most of Somerset below average for youth opportunity

Most areas of Somerset are below average for access to opportunity for disadvantaged young people, a new report by the Sutton Trust reveals.