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Stray dog taken in at Somerset animal shelter as owner is unknown
An animal shelter in Somerset has taken in a stray dog looking for an owner today (Wednesday, February 12).
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Taunton Town Council 'delighted' as high street car park sale scrapped
Taunton Town Council has said it is “delighted” with the decision to scrap the sale of the High Street car park in Taunton.
Schools in Taunton ‘disappointed’ as Ofsted reports drop in standards
Two schools in Taunton have said they are “disappointed” after their latest Ofsted report said some standards have dropped since the previous inspection.
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LIVE RECAP: Vehicle crash partially blocking off A358 road near Taunton
There has been a vehicle crash on the A358 at Green's Hill. Traffic is partially blocked and delays are building both ways.
Taunton Town held at home by Somerset rivals Frome
Southern League Premier South: Taunton Town 0-0 Frome Town
Stablefords and four balls at Taunton & Pickeridge GC
Kaan Felton and Jordan Mein were the winners of Saturday’s 4BBB competition at Taunton and Pickeridge with 41 points. Two pairs returned with 40 points but after countback it was Cliff Phur and Andy Sapey who were second just ahead of Dan Keitch and James Poole.
Wembdon close gap on Galmington in Taunton & District League
Runaway leaders of the West County Drainage Services Taunton & District League Galmington were in cup action this weekend, giving the chasing pack a chance to catch up.
Labyrinth Nightclub hosting nearly sold-out daytime disco
A nightclub in Taunton will be letting people come in earlier than usual as it is set to host a daytime disco this year.
Preview: Taunton face AFC Totton at the Cygnet
Taunton Town are back at home at the Cygnet Health Care Stadium on Saturday (February 15) as they play promotion-chasing AFC Totton. Kick off at 3pm.
RECAP: Crash on A361 near Taunton leads to blocked road and delays
The A361 Southbound at Walford Cross, Walford, Taunton is partially blocked due to a crash at the Durston turn off. Traffic is building and delays are to be expected.
Thousands raised for man who died in incident near Taunton
Thousands of pounds have been raised after a man died in a country lane crash near Taunton.
Taunton college mooting team wins regional mock trial competition
The college's mooting team won the South West regional heat of the Bar Mock Trial competition in Plymouth on Saturday, January 25.
Here are the Taunton public notices issued, January 31-February 6, 2025
These involve temporary road closures, new speed limit proposals, and probate notices.
Illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Somerset and south west
A total of £37,334 of illegal tobacco, vapes, and cash was seized during an operation which was also carried out in Taunton and Wellington.
Vehicle on road in Taunton yet to be removed by council despite penalty notices
A car in Taunton is yet to be removed by the Somerset Council despite being on a road in town for over a week.
Taunton restaurant named favourite by BBC MasterChef sets sights on Michelin Guide
A Taunton restaurant, named William Sitwell's favourite in Taunton, has thanked the community and announced their goals to make the Michelin Guide by 2026.
Plans to sell Taunton car park reversed by council following community backlash
Plans to sell the High Street car park in Taunton are set to be reversed next month, Somerset Council has confirmed today (February 11).
Taunton Titans secure win at Old Redcliffians
National League One: Old Redcliffians 19 Taunton Titans 12
Pub hosting Music Extravaganza to help raise money for boy battling cancer
A pub near Taunton is set to host a 'Music Extravaganza' weekend all in the hope of raising money for a young boy battling cancer.
Three Taunton students suspended after 'unprovoked attack' on Year 8 student filmed
Three students at Monkton Wood Academy have been suspended after an “unprovoked attack” on another student was filmed and shared on social media.