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Land near Bridgwater and Taunton Canal could become new recycling plant

A three-metre fence would be built to screen it from view

Somerset Live·1d ago
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Arson fire lights up field near Taunton

Police believe the fire was set deliberately

Somerset Live·5d ago
What's On

Coal Presents

COAL PRESENTS brings you the raw and unapologetically unfiltered truth of rave. Bringing you the master of vinly for his UK debut - Annihilation

Skiddle·17 Aug
News

Taunton's sinking monument

Oh dear, it looks like our beloved war memorial in Vivary Park is having a bit of a wobble! The ground beneath it has started to sink, making it an unsafe spot for now. We'll be keeping a close eye on this important piece of Taunton's history.

BBC Somerset·17 Aug
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Person hit by train in Somerset - recap

All trains were delayed south of Taunton

Somerset Live·16 Aug
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Taunton primary school building 'at risk of collapse' but works now on hold

A decision is not expected until the spring of 2027

Somerset Live·11 Aug
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'Incident' closed Taunton-Bristol train line as emergency crews attended

Emergency services are "dealing with an incident near the railway"

Somerset Live·8 Aug
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Dad calls 999 after car locks and traps toddler inside in Taunton

The youngster was completely oblivious to the drama

Somerset Live·31 Jul
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First look at 915 new homes on key Taunton site

A new school will have 420 places

Somerset Live·31 Jul
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Security hired at Taunton's empty block of council flats

It's been offered up as a filming location while tenants are unable to live there

Somerset Live·29 Jul
What's On

Hindsight's 27th Birthday - Fright Night

Celebrating what is now 27 years of throwing events in the UK and abroad. We return to Taunton with our biggest standalone lineup in years.

Skiddle·27 Jul
News

Large fire rips through scrap yard in Taunton

Fire crews battled flames with water jets

Somerset Live·26 Jul
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Counter-demo outnumbers anti-immigration protest

Well, it was a busy Saturday here in Taunton as a protest regarding immigration took place. Reports suggest that a counter-demonstration was even larger, showing a strong community response right here on our streets.

BBC Somerset·25 Jul
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Taunton protests: Timings and locations as police use special powers

A dispersal zone under Section 34 of the Antisocial Behaviour and Policing Act 2014, will be in place between 8am and 6pm tomorrow.

Somerset Live·25 Jul
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New shops approved for Taunton's 'attractive' new neighbourhood-in-progress

Including a convenience store and potentially a takeaway

Somerset Live·25 Jul
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Police given special powers ahead of Taunton protest

Measures have been put in place to help police tackle "criminality, disorder or hate of any kind"

Somerset Live·24 Jul
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Barnaby Webber's mum says new police probe is 'beginning of the reckoning'

It's been more than three years since the Taunton teen's tragic death

Somerset Live·22 Jul
What's On

Danny Manning B2B Ethan King (Open Air)

Danny Manning & Ethan King unite for a special 4 hour b2b set at the Moonshine. A journey through club music history.

Skiddle·21 Jul
News

M5 traffic 'standstill' after Taunton crash

Emergency services were at the scene

Somerset Live·21 Jul
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Taunton protest fears prompt plea to 'reject division and hostility'

"Somerset is at its best when we stand together"

Somerset Live·20 Jul
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Firefighters battle to stop spread of huge Somerset crop fire

Crews called to outskirts of Taunton

Somerset Live·18 Jul
News

Dramatic inferno engulfs 200 tonnes of wood near Taunton

Firefighters remain on site

Somerset Live·16 Jul
News

Henlade fire live: 'large amounts of smoke' as fire near Taunton to continue for hours

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are working to tackle the blaze

Somerset Live·16 Jul
News

'Milestone' for Taunton's newest neighbourhood as public square opens

Hundreds of people turned out for the opening ceremony

Somerset Live·16 Jul
What's On

ONE LOVE PROMOS presents: V

Saturday August 29th @ the coal orchard! Taunton Show us your moves. Nicky Blackmarket Brockie T Cuts and full support

Skiddle·14 Jul
News

'Important step' for Taunton's massive new neighbourhood under construction

A new primary school and a 'park and bus' facility have already been delivered

Somerset Live·14 Jul
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Quiet Taunton street is now a construction zone as residents face 'years of torture'

"Thick red dust" has settled on homes, gardens and cars

Somerset Live·9 Jul
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Taunton woman killed in motorbike crash on Devon coast road

Police closed the road near a Devon attraction following the tragedy

Somerset Live·6 Jul
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Taunton has a new ‘civic square’ and it's opening within days

A new primary school and a 'park and bus' facility have already been delivered within the site

Somerset Live·4 Jul
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Taunton and Wellington MP branded 'Nimby' housing secretary during debate

He has been critical of housing reforms

Somerset Live·29 Jun
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Taunton Town statement as ex-CEO one of 13 accused of sex offences

He will face trial later this year

Somerset Live·26 Jun
News

Ex-Somerset football CEO one of 13 accused of helping rapist husband abuse his wife

55-year-old Karl Lindsay, from Taunton, denies all the charges against him

Somerset Live·26 Jun
Council

'Minging' Taunton County Hall building to be hospital staff flats

'Minging' Taunton County Hall building to be hospital staff flats  BBC

BBC·25 Jun
News

£800k secured for permanent pumps to prevent flooding near Taunton cinema

It's part of a wider £6m scheme

Somerset Live·25 Jun
Council

'New town' could deliver 9,000 new homes on edge of Taunton

'New town' could deliver 9,000 new homes on edge of Taunton  Somerset County Gazette

Somerset County Gazette·24 Jun
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Taunton family living in tent due to council flat 'stinking of ammonia'

'My three-year-old is breathing it in, and his cough is getting worse every day'

Somerset Live·16 Jun
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M5 between Bridgwater and Taunton to close for overnight resurfacing

Diversions will be in place

Somerset Live·15 Jun
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Serious crash between Ilminster and Taunton as police say 'avoid the area' - updates

Police say the closures will be in place for 'several hours'

Somerset Live·14 Jun
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Van driver dies after A358 crash near Taunton

The air ambulance was called

Somerset Live·14 Jun
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M5 Somerset traffic delays after crash near Taunton

Drivers experienced delays

Somerset Live·12 Jun
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£6m scheme to protect Taunton town centre from flooding delayed to early-2027

'Work to enable other flood alleviation schemes to progress is at early stages'

Somerset Live·9 Jun
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One of Taunton's 'longest-serving' stores opened by EastEnders star hits milestone

Great news for our high street! A much-loved Taunton store, which even had a visit from an EastEnders star when it first opened, is celebrating a significant milestone. It's wonderful to see such a long-standing business thriving right here in our town.

Somerset County Gazette·28 May
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Crash during Taunton police chase leaves one in hospital

Police say the van driver ran a red light

Somerset Live·26 May
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Man sought after Taunton charity box incident at church

Police have already carried out CCTV and house-to-house enquiries

Somerset Live·26 May
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Fresh battle looms over 125 homes on ‘green wedge’ near Taunton

People have weeks to have their say

Somerset Live·26 May
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Taunton stabbing victim Barnaby Webber’s mum speaks out after NHS records breach

The mum of Taunton stabbing victim Barnaby Webber has spoken out after 11 NHS staff were sacked for inappropriately accessing the medical records of the Nottingham attack victims

Somerset Live·21 May
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£109,000 for Taunton travellers’ site quietly removed from council budget

Around £109,000 set aside to deliver a new travellers' site near Taunton was quietly removed from Somerset Council's budget by officers.

Somerset Live·20 May
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Taunton man accused of sexual assaults on multiple women

Oliver Ager is alleged to have groped a number of woman as they walked past him

Somerset Live·19 May
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New safety measures to be discussed following crash near Taunton primary school

'While I welcome the speed indicator devices, it's clear that more is needed'

Somerset Live·14 May
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Measures to protect Taunton green space ruled out 24 hours before travellers arrived

Eight caravans moved in

Somerset Live·13 May