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Police want to trace this person after an assault in North Street, Taunton. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Man left with broken jaw after assault in Taunton street

POLICE want to trace this person on connection with an assault in Taunton that left the victim with…

Crews fought the flames in a field near Hestercombe House. Picture: Taunton Fire Station

Crews tackle wildfire in field near Hestercombe House on outskirts of Taunton

FIREFIGHTERS from Taunton and Wellington tackled a wildfire in a field near a historic Somerset house. Crews were sent to…

The crash happened on the B3227 between Wick Lane and Norton Fitzwarren. Picture: Google

Drivers face ‘life-changing’ injuries after crash near Taunton

TWO drivers were taken to hospital with “serious injuries” after a crash near Taunton. The incident occurred on the B3227…

The incident occurred in Taunton High Street. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

CCTV appeal after shop window smashed in Taunton High Street

A SHOP window was smashed in Taunton – and police are keen to trace this person. The incident unfolded in…

Michael Atkinson, of Taunton, has been jailed for nine years and three months. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Taunton van driver Michael Atkinson killed Sally Blew while over drink and drug limit

VAN driver Michael Atkinson has been jailed after causing a Taunton crash that killed pensioner Sally Blew while over…

Members of the Musgrove Park Hospital team

Somerset patients part of nationwide sepsis study

SEPSIS patients in Somerset are helping pave the way for future care. Those who need treatment in critical care units…

The building, in Creech St Michael, was completely destroyed, firefighters said. Pictures: Taunton Fire Station

Building near Taunton ‘completely destroyed’ by overnight fire – 150 cattle saved

A BUILDING near Taunton was “completely destroyed” by fire overnight – with 150 cattle protected from the flames. Firefighters from…

Young Somerset writers urged to highlight the importance of food recycling

ASPIRING young storytellers are being urged to get their creative juices flowing for a new competition. Somerset Council and SUEZ…

Taunton & Wellington MP Gideon Amos challenged the minister over funding for the new station. Picture: Parliament UK

Government confirms funding for major road and rail projects in Somerset

FUNDING for major road and rail schemes in Somerset – including Wellington train station and improvements to the…

An unauthorised encampment has been set up in Hamilton Park, Taunton. Picture: Google/Taunton Town Council

Unauthorised encampment in Taunton – ahead of prevention measures being installed

AN unauthorised encampment has arrived at Hamilton Park in Taunton – just days after steps to prevent people…