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Aidan and Abigail have moved into their new home at Hartnells Farm, near Taunton. Picture: Persimmon

Youngsters celebrate buying their first home as Taunton development nears completion

THE first residents of the final phase of a Taunton housing development have moved into their new home. Earlier this…

Luffman, left, has left Taunton Town. Picture: Taunton Town FC

Taunton Town seek new manager – as legend returns to role at the club

TAUNTON Town manager Richard Luffman has left the club after resigning. The Southern League Premier Division South club confirmed the…

Sarah Dyke has called for answers from parcel firm, Evri

MP writes to Evri boss over lost parcels and confusing photographs…

DELIVERY drivers are struggling this Christmas – leading to a raft of stories about lost parcels, or packages being…

Delays on M5 through Somerset after vehicle fire on motorway

DRIVERS are facing delays of around 30 minutes after a vehicle fire on the M5 through Somerset. The incident, on…

MP Rachel Gilmour, second left, with parents and campaigners in Bishops Lydeard

Expanded nursery project in Somerset village set to begin after £100,000 funding pledge

PARENTS in a Somerset village could soon be able to take advantage of a new, expanded nursery facility. For months,…

Rituals has applied for signs at 11 Fore Street, Taunton, the former Hotter shop. Picture: Google

Beauty and homewares brand Rituals applies for signs on Taunton shop

HOME, body and beauty chain Rituals has applied for signs on a Taunton store. A planning application for new signs…

Police sought a closure order on the Taunton Market shop, in Station Road. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Taunton shop closed after selling “illegal tobacco and counterfeit goods”

A TAUNTON shop has been ordered to close for three months which has been selling non-compliant vapes, illegal tobacco…

A host of parks in Taunton are set to get a makeover. Picture: Taunton Town Council

£1.2 million Taunton play parks upgrade project approved

FAMILIES across Taunton are being told to expect “exciting improvements” at play parks across the town after plans for…

Emma, second left, with MP Gideon Amos and her mum, Anne Robinson

Wellington businesswoman in Parliament to highlight her grief and life coaching business

A WOMAN who – after the loss of her husband – set up a business providing one-to-one grief and…

The former Pen and Quill in Taunton could become a care home for young people under 16. Picture: Google

See inside former Taunton pub that could become care home for young people

A FORMER Taunton pub dating back more than 100 years could be converted into a residential children’s care facility…