In the last hour
Taunton maternity unit issues raised at Prime Minister's Questions Somerset County Gazette05:06
Yesterday
Road closed as fire crews rescue casualty from second-storey window in Taunton Somerset County Gazette16:44 11-Sept-26
Public inquiry begins into 125 homes on Trull 'green wedge' Somerset Live06:13 11-Sept-26
Plans agreed as big CCTV shake-up confirmed for Taunton Somerset County Gazette05:13 11-Sept-26
In the last 7 days
Taunton pizzeria owner sorry after signs implied it was relocating Somerset County Gazette16:09 10-Sept-26
Public rights of way could be removed from Taunton retail park Somerset County Gazette16:09 10-Sept-26
New music festival to bring star names to Somerset Somerset Live15:48 10-Sept-26
Future of much-loved annual event near Taunton in serious jeopardy Somerset County Gazette11:45 10-Sept-26
Taunton retirement development to host Macmillan Coffee Morning Somerset County Gazette05:08 10-Sept-26
Taunton forecast predicts sunny intervals and cloud over the weekend Somerset County Gazette05:08 10-Sept-26
Work to improve safety at crash-hit Taunton crossing could soon take place Somerset County Gazette05:08 10-Sept-26
Public inquiry begins into 125 homes on 'green wedge' near Taunton Somerset County Gazette05:08 10-Sept-26
Taunton Canoe Club celebrates Katie Shattock following European success Somerset County Gazette05:07 10-Sept-26
Man accused of murdering his own mother in Somerset remanded into custody North Somerset Times15:20 9-Sept-26
Rebecca Pow: In Somerset and beyond we need more collaboration to manage flood risk ConservativeHome06:18 9-Sept-26
What's on in Taunton this week: September 10-16, 2026 Somerset County Gazette05:02 9-Sept-26
Plans for 24 homes in Somerset's 'most important and attractive' village refused Somerset County Gazette05:02 9-Sept-26
Loved ones pay tribute to 'kind, witty and funny' Taunton woman Somerset County Gazette18:30 8-Sept-26
New plans for 74 homes on Taunton 'green wedge' as public inquiry begins Somerset County Gazette16:07 8-Sept-26
Major £1.2m gas network upgrade planned near Taunton Somerset County Gazette16:07 8-Sept-26
Taunton music festival set to return bigger than ever Somerset County Gazette13:15 8-Sept-26
Taunton apprentice, aged 17, wins two national awards Somerset County Gazette05:05 8-Sept-26
Taunton pub set to slash prices for one day and one day only Somerset County Gazette05:05 8-Sept-26
All the new Taunton parking charges planned as part of proposed overhaul Somerset County Gazette05:05 8-Sept-26
Travellers remain at Taunton site nearly two weeks after arrival Somerset County Gazette16:12 7-Sept-26
40 additional homes planned near major Taunton development site Somerset County Gazette16:02 7-Sept-26
New bus routes connecting Taunton hospital and college established Somerset County Gazette12:08 7-Sept-26
Readers’ views: ‘Why are petrol prices a rip-off in Newbury?’ Newbury Weekly News05:07 7-Sept-26
New garage opens at Taunton site left empty since 2018 Somerset County Gazette12:23 6-Sept-26
Taunton planning decisions: August 21-27, 2026 Somerset County Gazette05:04 6-Sept-26
Looking back at when two major high street retailers came to Taunton Somerset County Gazette05:04 6-Sept-26
Taunton hair salon celebrates 40 years in business Somerset County Gazette10:06 5-Sept-26
Complaints over state of Somerset town's 'important regeneration site' Somerset Live06:15 5-Sept-26
Taunton town centre shop could soon sell alcohol as bid for licence lodged Somerset County Gazette05:10 5-Sept-26
How a Sikh migrant cycling Somerset lanes helped inspire a much-loved fashion brand Somerset County Gazette05:10 5-Sept-26
In the last month
Mother of 17-year-old who died on M5 after fleeing police hopes to get answers Bridgwater Mercury17:11 4-Sept-26
John Bishop Taunton event cancelled as organisers issue statement Somerset County Gazette15:16 4-Sept-26
Long-awaited decision on huge Taunton development after four-year delay Somerset Live06:02 4-Sept-26
Four-bedroom barn conversion for sale near Taunton for £850,000 Somerset County Gazette05:05 4-Sept-26
New housing development near Taunton officially launches Somerset County Gazette05:05 4-Sept-26
Proposed Sunday parking charges for Somerset described as 'sucker punch to shoppers' Somerset County Gazette05:05 4-Sept-26
Taunton anti-racism group says counter-demonstration sent ‘strong message’ Somerset County Gazette05:05 4-Sept-26
Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton 'requires improvement' after new CQC inspection Somerset County Gazette05:05 4-Sept-26
Boys remanded into detention on rape charges Avon and Somerset Police (Press Release)15:36 3-Sept-26
Taunton childminder given negative Ofsted report with enforcement action taken Somerset County Gazette12:08 3-Sept-26
Popular end of summer celebration to return to Taunton this month Somerset County Gazette12:08 3-Sept-26
Interview: Meet the Taunton funeral director who helped bury the Krays Somerset County Gazette05:10 3-Sept-26
Taunton care practitioner honoured with lifetime achievement award Somerset County Gazette05:10 3-Sept-26
Column: Phil Hill on the new developments in the 'Firepool farce' Somerset County Gazette05:10 3-Sept-26
Taunton set for weekend sun and cloud in latest Met Office forecast Somerset County Gazette05:10 3-Sept-26
Prime Minister pledges to look into Musgrove Park maternity unit delays Bridgwater Mercury05:06 3-Sept-26
Councillors to decide new homes plan response Wellington Weekly News17:37 2-Sept-26
Farm shop team to walk canal for air ambulance Wellington Weekly News15:34 2-Sept-26
PM acknowledges poor conditions of Musgrove Park Wellington Weekly News12:22 2-Sept-26
Record-breaking Taunton teens become youngest people to swim Bristol Channel Somerset County Gazette12:03 2-Sept-26
Town could be 'divided by the M5' if new garden village is built Somerset Live06:19 2-Sept-26
Much-loved Taunton bar could shut sooner than planned as bookings cancelled Somerset County Gazette05:05 2-Sept-26
What's on in Taunton this week: September 3-9, 2026 Somerset County Gazette05:04 2-Sept-26
Crash near Taunton hotel as man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving Somerset County Gazette16:10 1-Sept-26
Major new centre opens at Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital Somerset County Gazette11:15 1-Sept-26
Ten-man 'Stoke fall short in seven-goal thriller vs Taunton Basingstoke Gazette10:37 1-Sept-26
Ex-Taunton Town chief denies conspiring to rape woman with 12 other men Somerset Live07:03 1-Sept-26
Future of 'nationally significant' Taunton regeneration site uncertain as takeover sought Somerset Live06:22 1-Sept-26
Taunton writer pens book on identity and sexuality after years of research Somerset County Gazette05:04 31-Aug-26
Take a look inside this four-bedroom house in Taunton selling for £595k Somerset County Gazette16:10 30-Aug-26
In Pictures: Somerset’s Igbo community celebrates culture, family and belonging Somerset County Gazette15:39 30-Aug-26
In pictures: Taunton protestors clash over immigration Somerset County Gazette12:56 30-Aug-26
Far-right leader in Taunton as rival protests take over town Somerset County Gazette11:35 30-Aug-26
Update on huge new Taunton neighbourhood as developer amends plan Somerset Live06:13 30-Aug-26
‘I lost the whole of my right side’: Taunton golf pro shares recovery journey Somerset County Gazette05:07 30-Aug-26
Council keeping 'open mind' on 7,000-home garden village plan near M5 Somerset County Gazette05:07 30-Aug-26
Taunton planning decisions: August 14-20, 2026 Somerset County Gazette05:07 30-Aug-26
Taunton resident slams lack of progress on Firepool site clean-up efforts Somerset County Gazette16:03 29-Aug-26
Growing Taunton business set to expand with launch of new academy Somerset County Gazette12:09 29-Aug-26
M5 chaos after incidents between Taunton, Bridgwater and Wellington - updates Somerset Live12:06 29-Aug-26
Decision on 1,450 new Taunton homes delayed until at least Christmas Somerset County Gazette05:12 29-Aug-26
Mother pays tribute to 'adventurous' and 'beautiful' Taunton student Somerset County Gazette05:12 29-Aug-26
Popular charity swim in Taunton opens entries for 2027 challenge Somerset County Gazette05:07 29-Aug-26
Police granted extra powers ahead of Taunton protest Somerset Live18:07 28-Aug-26
School in Taunton appoints new headteacher ahead of new academic year Somerset County Gazette16:08 28-Aug-26
Large traveller encampment sets up near busy roundabout in Taunton Somerset County Gazette14:56 28-Aug-26
New Taunton protest and march to take place as dispersal order in effect Somerset County Gazette14:26 28-Aug-26
Policing plans in place ahead of Taunton protest Avon and Somerset Police (Press Release)13:20 28-Aug-26
Celebrity football stars set for Taunton charity match Somerset County Gazette09:37 28-Aug-26
Future of Taunton's Firepool site uncertain as development plan deemed unviable Somerset County Gazette05:06 28-Aug-26
Green Focus: Why isn't Taunton harnessing free energy flowing past every day? Somerset County Gazette05:06 28-Aug-26
'Vibrant' former Taunton student took her own life, inquest rules Somerset County Gazette20:58 27-Aug-26
New Tesco Express store opens its doors to Taunton community Somerset County Gazette16:03 27-Aug-26
Interview: The remarkable life of Taunton centenarian Bob Falkingham Somerset County Gazette05:11 27-Aug-26
Met Office predicts rain in Taunton over Bank Holiday weekend Somerset County Gazette05:11 27-Aug-26
Miniature railway rides for club's birthday Wellington Weekly News23:25 26-Aug-26
'Unforeseen circumstances' forces closure of popular Taunton soft play area Somerset County Gazette17:09 26-Aug-26
Taunton residents hit out as town's fourth McDonald's to be built Somerset County Gazette16:08 26-Aug-26
What's on in Taunton this week: August 28-September 2, 2026 Somerset County Gazette05:07 26-Aug-26
Taunton bowls club celebrates successful outdoor season Somerset County Gazette05:07 26-Aug-26
Taunton boy, 10, reaches milestone after beating aggressive cancer Somerset County Gazette05:07 26-Aug-26
Council to spend £36,000 revamping key Taunton town centre public toilets Somerset County Gazette18:06 25-Aug-26
Four men 'wearing face masks' attempt broad daylight break-in of Taunton home Somerset County Gazette12:11 25-Aug-26
'Final designs nearly ready' for wider bridge over River Tone Somerset Live12:07 25-Aug-26
Witness appeal after burglary in Taunton Avon and Somerset Police (Press Release)08:59 25-Aug-26
Land near Bridgwater and Taunton Canal could become new recycling plant Somerset Live06:11 25-Aug-26
Police respond after late-night rave prompts concerns in Taunton Somerset County Gazette16:51 24-Aug-26
Love Island TV star set to make appearance at Taunton event Somerset County Gazette16:10 24-Aug-26
Police launch appeal for missing teen with links to Weston-super-Mare Weston Mercury, Somerset13:14 24-Aug-26
Taunton toilets reopened to public after nearly a year Somerset County Gazette13:06 24-Aug-26
Concern growing for missing teenager linked to Taunton Somerset County Gazette12:56 24-Aug-26
Wellington man sentenced for carrying offensive weapon in Taunton town centre Somerset County Gazette05:08 24-Aug-26
Inside the story behind Somerset's new music festival featuring 80s pop star Somerset County Gazette13:41 23-Aug-26
Taunton planning decisions: August 7-13, 2026 Somerset County Gazette05:02 23-Aug-26
Taunton tortoise makes speedy recovery after being hit by car Somerset County Gazette12:07 22-Aug-26
Four-bed house near Taunton on the market for over £550,000 Somerset County Gazette05:09 22-Aug-26
Historic Taunton building set to open to public for one day only Somerset County Gazette05:09 22-Aug-26
Lucky Taunton worker wins £325k in competition and brings retirement forward Somerset County Gazette05:09 22-Aug-26
Arson fire lights up field near Taunton Somerset Live19:50 21-Aug-26
'It means everything to me': Taunton man meets over 30 WWII veterans Somerset County Gazette18:37 21-Aug-26

      
            
      
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