Now Weekly

Taunton

The latest Taunton news from the Somerset Leveller

The news has been described as "really exciting" by cllr Richard Wilkins, Somerset Council’s lead member for transport and waste services

Taunton set for greener travel as First Bus to roll out electric buses

Brand-new electric buses will soon be hitting Taunton streets. Working with Somerset Council, First Bus has announced…

MP Gideon Amos has called for action to tackle bad behaviour in Castle Green, Taunton. Picture: Google

MP calls for action over anti-social behaviour in Taunton hotspot

MP Gideon Amos has called for action to clamp down on “intractable” anti-social behaviour in a town centre spot. The…

Banned driver charged over death of Taunton cyclist

A 37-YEAR-OLD man has been charged after a Taunton cyclist died in a crash yesterday (March 10). Michael Atkinson of…

Police are now appealing for witnesses Picture: Google

Appeal after woman dies in Taunton crash

A CYCLIST has died after she was involved in a crash in Taunton earlier today (March 10). Avon and Somerset…

Pebbles in Watchet, The Wyvern Club in Taunton and The Ship in Porlock picked up awards

CAMRA crowns Somerset’s pub, cider pub and club of the year

SOMERSET’S finest pubs and clubs have been recognised in the annual county CAMRA awards. Members of the Somerset branch of…

Bishops Hull Road will be closed from March 31 to the end of June Picture: Google

Gas upgrade will see six months of road closures in Taunton

A MAJOR gas upgrade will result in various road closures in Taunton – starting at the end of the…

Traffic coming into Taunton will need to follow a marked diversion route, via Silk Mills Road Picture: Google

One-way system for Taunton road – for up to a month – starts next week

DRIVERS in Taunton will be faced with a partial road closure for up to four weeks starting next week. A…

Nala (pictured) is one of 40 pets looking for a forever home Picture: St Giles

Animal rescue centre near Taunton sees rise in abandoned pets

AN ANIMAL rescue centre near Taunton has seen a rise in the number of pets it…

Wellington artist Kevin Kovacs is self-taught. Picture: Instagram/Natalia Kovacs

Wellington artist Kevin Kovacs, 8, hosts first exhibition in Taunton

A WELLINGTON youngster is hosting his first exhibition in Taunton. Works by eight-year-old Kevin Kovacs have gone on show at…

Cameron Willetts

Somerset salon shortlisted for two national awards

A SOMERSET salon has been shortlisted in two prestigious awards ceremonies. Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing, in Taunton, has made the finals…