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Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

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.

Somerset County Gazette | 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.

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Taunton Town held at home by Somerset rivals Frome

Southern League Premier South: Taunton Town 0-0 Frome Town

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

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.

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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.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

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.

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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.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

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.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

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.

Somerset County Gazette | 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.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Here are the Taunton public notices issued, January 31-February 6, 2025

These involve temporary road closures, new speed limit proposals, and probate notices.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

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.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

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.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

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.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

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). 

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Taunton Titans secure win at Old Redcliffians

National League One: Old Redcliffians 19 Taunton Titans 12

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

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.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

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.