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Gideon Amos on board one of Somerset's new electric buses in March, with Cllr Richard Wilkins and Ellie Irwin, of First Bus South

‘Vital’ early-morning Taunton bus route saved – returning next month

A “VITAL” early-morning bus service in Taunton has been saved. Somerset Council has stepped up to provide funding to reinstate…

Somerset bank holiday bin collection changes: What you need to know

ANOTHER bank holiday is approaching – and bin and recycling collections across Somerset will change. Somerset Council has announced there…

Chair of Somerset Council, Mike Best, signing the Memorandum of Understanding as Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, looks on. Picture: Somerset Council

Somerset signs memorandum of understanding with Vinnytsia region of Ukraine

A NEW understanding will see Somerset become more closely aligned with the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine. Chair of Somerset Council,…

SIDs aim to improve road safety and promote better driving

Where speed indicator devices (SIDs) are this week in Taunton

SPEED Indicator Devices (SIDs) are on the streets of Taunton in a bid to alert drivers and remind them…

The jet wash could be installed at the Wellington Road Service Station, near Bishops Hull, Taunton. Picture: Google

New three-bay jet wash area planned at Taunton filling station

A THREE-bay jet wash could be installed at a Taunton garage if plans are approved. JMS Planning, on behalf of…

Amanda and Steve have been fostering in Somerset for more than 11 years. Picture: Somerset Council

Somerset couple urge others to consider fostering – with hundreds in need of a home

“BEFORE I came in to fostering, I thought we all had happy childhoods, but now as a foster carer,…

Coffee and related cakes and more could soon be sold from the property near Wellington. Picture: Onyx Business Parks

‘High-end’ coffee business could be set for Wellington base

“HIGH-END” coffee could soon be processed, packaged and sold from a premises near Wellington, if plans are approved. JV Planning…

The Makita tools were recovered after a traffic stop in Taunton. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police tracing owners of tools after arrest in Taunton

POLICE are keen to trace the owners of these tools – recovered after a man was arrested in Taunton. The…

Seven vehicles were damaged by fire at the park and ride in Silk Mills, Taunton. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Teen admits setting fire to minibuses and other vehicles at Taunton park and ride site

A TEENAGER has admitted setting fire to seven specially-adapted minibuses in Taunton. The 17-year-old, from Taunton, admitted two counts of…

The Grange, now home to part of Taunton School, was formerly the holiday home of British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden. Picture: Google

School campus near Taunton – and former Prime Minister’s holiday home – up for sale

A PRIVATE school campus – and former holiday home of a prime minister – near Taunton is up for…