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The Light up a Life appeal will run this winter in aid of St Margaret's Hospice

In-person events return as St Margaret’s Hospice launches 2025 Light up a Life appeal

THE lives of lost loved ones will once again be remembered through the St Margaret’s Hospice Light up a…

Police were called to Priorswood Place, Taunton, on Monday evening. Picture: Google

Teen left with “potentially life-changing injuries” after Taunton attack

TWO people have been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Taunton yesterday (November 24) that left a…

CCTV operators spotted a fire at a Bridgwater play park

CCTV teams in Somerset reports hundreds of incidents – including fire and handbag theft

CCTV operators in Somerset have reported almost 700 incidents to police in the last three months, new figures reveal,…

Fallen tree closes busy route between Taunton and Langport

A BUSY route between Taunton and Langport has closed due to a fallen tree. As chilly temperatures and strong winds…

Rebecca and Jill with little Astrid

“I have never felt so ill”: Somerset family urges people to get flu vaccine after nightmare Christmas

“I HAVE never felt so ill. It took me six months to fully recover and rebuild my energy after…

Compass Wellbeing manager Michelle Edwards with MP Gideon Amos at the Taunton centre

Fundraising effort to save hydrotherapy pool in Taunton

A FUNDRAISING effort has been launched to save a hydrotherapy pool at a Taunton community hub. Compass Wellbeing, on the…

Free parking will be on offer on selected days at the Whirligig car park in Taunton. Picture: Google

Free parking in Taunton this Christmas: Here’s where

SHOPPERS in Taunton can save on parking as they browse for the bargains this Christmas. Taunton Town Council has announced…

From left, John Wakefield, Paul Adams, Angela Ashley and Gideon Amos at the annual meeting

Taunton and Wellington Lib Dems celebrate “formidable and effective” year

LIBERAL Democrats in Taunton and Wellington celebrated a “formidable and effective” year for the party. More than 130 party members…

Staff at The Elm Tree, at Monkton Elm Garden Centre, are celebrating the awards

Taunton garden centre restaurant wins gold for unusual dish…

A GARDEN centre restaurant in Taunton has won gold at a regional food awards – as well as having…

The Chapel Tap will be in the premises formerly home to Jack Wills, in Taunton. Picture: Google

New Taunton pub – The Chapel Tap – to open with live music next week

A NEW pub is opening in Taunton next week. On November 21, The Chapel Tap will open its doors at…