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The latest Taunton news from the Somerset Leveller

The mayoral robes in Taunton are in need of repair and restoration

Tailors unite! Appeal for help to restore Taunton mayor’s robes

TAILORS of Somerset! Taunton Town Council (TTC) is in ‘need-le’ of support to keep the mayor looking their best. The…

Three cars were involved in the crash, at the Obridge/A359/A38 roundabout in Taunton. Picture: Google

Arrest after three-car crash at busy Taunton roundabout

A MAN was arrested after a three-car crash at a busy Taunton roundabout. The incident, at the Wickes roundabout, occurred…

Somerset schools closed or opening late due to bad weather of Storm Chandra: Full list

DOZENS of Somerset schools are delaying opening – or closed completely – as Storm Chandra continues to batter the…

Weather warnings have been in place for Somerset this morning. Picture: Met Office

Heavy rain from Storm Chandra causing problems on M5 and other Somerset roads

THE M5 is among many Somerset routes struggling due to flooding this morning after as Storm Chandra continues to…

MP Rachel Gilmour with owner of The Chapel at Cotford St Luke, main picture

MP visits closure-threatened Somerset pub after appeal for support

THE owner of a Somerset pub which called for community support as they faced the “very real risk”…

Recycling and rubbish collections missed in Taunton today

RECYCLING and rubbish collections in the Taunton area were missed today (January 23) due to “vehicle issues”. Somerset Council said…

Five Somerset roads could be closed to traffic to improve access for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders

Roads could be closed to through-traffic to help walkers, riders and cyclists: Here’s where

FIVE Somerset roads could be closed to traffic in a bid to improve access for pedestrians, cyclists and horse…

Harry Basham tragically died after being hit by a train at the crossing in Taunton. Pictures: Google/BTP

MP meets rail bosses over Taunton crossing where teen tragically died

MP Gideon Amos (Lib Dem, Taunton & Wellington) has met with rail chiefs over the crossing where teenager…

Taunton & Wellington MP Gideon Amos with National Youth parliament member, James Lawson

Young people urged to complete Somerset MP’s public transport survey

YOUNG people across Taunton and Wellington are being urged to have their say on public transport as part of…

The crash happened on the A361 at West lyng, near Taunton. Picture: Google

Person died in Somerset crash not found for more than 12 hours

A PERSON died in a crash – which was only discovered more than 12 hours later. The incident, on the…