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Critical incident at Musgrove Park Hospital stood down
A critical incident that was declared at Musgrove Park Hospital last week due to sharp rises in flu and respiratory illnesses has been stood down.
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Sheppy's Cider Farm Shop manager leaves after a decade
A Taunton farm shop's manager has left the business after working there for over 10 years.
Man found dead at 1am on Wellington Road in Taunton
Police have closed a well-used road in Taunton after a man was found dead there in the early hours of the morning.
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LIVE RECAP: Police enforce road closure as white tent goes up
Wellington New Road in Taunton is currently closed off both ways due to a police-led incident.
An attractive bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Hovelands area of Taunton
This attractive three-bedroom bungalow is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Hovelands area of Taunton.
Taunton Solicitors guide through the divorce process
At Taunton Solicitors we recognise that it is common for many couples to try to set aside their issues for the sake of the family during the Christmas season. However, if reconciliation is no longer possible, we are here to support you as you navigate the way forward.
Taunton Town extend unbeaten run with hard-fought draw in Hampshire
Taunton Town extended their unbeaten run to five games as their match was one of just five to survive the weather in the Southern League Premier South.
A recently built, semi-detached house in the new part of Killams Park
This recently built, semi-detached house is situated in the new part of Killams Park, on the southern fringes of Taunton.
Man arrested in possession of drugs and machete avoids jail
A TAUNTON man arrested in possession of Class A and Class B drugs and a machete has avoided jail.
When the Winchester Arms got put up for sale for over £500,000
A historic Taunton pub was listed for over £500,000 this time back in in 2020, just before the Covid-19 pandemic was announced.
Taunton Solicitors explain why everyone needs a Lasting Power of Attorney
Planning Ahead: everyone should prepare for the future, whatever their age or current circumstance. We all want to live our lives as independently as possible, managing our own finances and personal affairs, making our own decisions, and continuing to reside in our own home.
A centuries-old farmhouse in the appealing village of Kingston St Mary
This charming three-bedroom detached property is tucked away off the main thoroughfare in the sought-after conservation village of Kingston St Mary.
Drink, drug and disqualified drivers sentenced in Taunton court
A DRUG driver has been banned from the road for a year.
'100 free bowls': award-winning street vendor coming to Taunton
A new award-winning street vendor business is coming to Taunton offering free food to the first 100 customers.
Stokely gets improved care rating after being 'in breach of regulations'
A Taunton care home near the town's M5 exit has been given a new 'good' rating after its last inspection found it 'in breach of regulations'.
Crown Medical Centre GP surgery to temporarily close next week
A well-known GP surgery in Taunton will temporarily close next week as vital staff training is completed.
COLUMN: 'What would happen if rescue centres were not here?'
Jacqui Budd, in her latest column for St Giles Animal Welfare, goes through the latest animal rescue statistics
IN COURT: Minehead man receives suspended prison sentence after number of offences
A MAN from Minehead appeared at Taunton Magistrates Court earlier this month.
Multiple incidents occurred on Blagdon Hill Road near Taunton
Multiple road traffic incidents occurred on Blagdon Hill Road near Taunton on the night of January 8 due to slippery roads from the snow falling around Somerset.
Taunton Town Council proposes 9% tax rise for 2025/26
Taunton Town Council is proposing a 9 per cent increase in the Council Tax precept for 2025/26, rising from £5.9 million to £6.6 million.