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Staff at Pyrland School in Taunton are braced for a damaging Ofsted - despite their anger at the inspection

School in Taunton hits out at Ofsted as fresh inspection report looms

A SCHOOL in Taunton has hit out at Ofsted ahead of a new inspection verdict – carried out after…

Members of Pauline’s family with Rachel Gilmour MP, Jeremy Browne, Cllr Ros Henley and Jackie Ballard

Tributes to stalwart of Taunton and Wellington political scene, Pauline Sturgess

THE life of Wellington Lib Dem activist Pauline Sturgess, who passed away in January aged 95, was celebrated at…

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

Police probe after minibuses used to support disabled people were destroyed by fire

POLICE are investigating after seven vehicles – including specially-adapted minibuses – were destroyed by a fire in Taunton. The vehicles,…

The EV buses have been welcomed in Taunton by Cllr Richard Wilkins, inset. Pictures: First Bus

Eco-friendly electric buses start rolling out on routes from Taunton

THE first electric buses in Somerset have hit the streets of Taunton, Wellington, Burnham, Bridgwater and Minehead. First Bus in…

The apartment boasts a private balcony with views of the County Ground in Taunton

Taunton apartment – the perfect property for a cricket fan – is up for sale

ARE you – or do you know – a cricket fan over the age of 55? Well, their ideal…

Wellington rail campaigners with Lord Hendy and MPs Gideon Amos and Richard Foord

Dozens meet rail minister to push case for Wellington rail station

DOZENS of campaigners calling for a new rail stations in Wellington and Cullompton met a minister when they descended…

Taunton School has been shortlisted for the prestigious award

Taunton School makes shortlist for prestigious award – again!

TAUNTON School has been selected as a finalist for a prestigious award it won last year. The Somerset independent school…

Junction 26 and the A38 Chelston link road will be closed for 14 weeks. Picture: Google

M5 junction and main Wellington route to close for 14 WEEKS during roadworks

JUNCTION 26 of the M5 – at Wellington – and the A38 Chelston link road will be closed for…

An encampment was set up at Victoria Park in Taunton. Pictures: TTC/Google

Traveller encampments move on from Victoria Park and Taunton Green

TRAVELLERS have moved off Victoria Park and Taunton Green. On Friday (April 18), Taunton Town Council (TTC) confirmed eviction notices…

The Hatchers store in Taunton High Street circa 1900 and, inset, in 2025

Hatchers in Taunton hosts 250th birthday party

STAFF members and customers past and present will gather today (April 22) to mark the 250th birthday of a…