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Taunton restaurant wins South West's Best Curry Restaurant award
A popular Indian restaurant in Taunton has scooped a top regional title.
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Man suffers smoke inhalation following domestic property blaze
A man suffered smoke inhalation following a domestic property blaze in Woolavington over the weekend.
Measures to protect Taunton green space ruled out 24 hours before travellers arrived
Somerset Council said there was no need to add additional measures to protect Stoney Furlong Field - 24 hours before travellers turned up there
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Police find body while searching for missing 57-year-old Talmadge
Avon and Somerset Police found a body in the Wincanton area while searching for a missing 57-year-old man.
Somerset councillor and former parliamentary candidate granted leave of absence
A serving Somerset councillor who stood in the 2017 general election will not have to attend any council meetings until after Hallowe'en
Sarah Beeny said moving to Somerset helped with mental health during cancer journey
TV presenter Sarah Beeny has said having cancer 'feels like a lifetime ago now' and that moving to the Somerset countryside 'helped my mental health'.
Liberal Democrats celebrate three by-election wins in Somerset
The Liberal Democrats are celebrating three by-election victories across Somerset.
Thousands attend Taunton Somerset Day eat festival with 6.4% increase in footfall
Thousands of visitors and residents attended this year’s Somerset Day eat Festival in Taunton, with a 6.4 per cent increase in footfall reported.
Police issue appeal for missing 57-year-old man with Taunton links
Avon and Somerset Police are seeking the public's help to find missing Talmadge, who has links to Wincanton, Wells, Taunton and Castle Cary.
Woman hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after M5 crash near Taunton
A woman has been hospitalised with 'life-threatening injuries' after a serious crash occurred on the M5 southbound - resulting in a full road closure for hours.
Beloved mum and nan among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Here are some of the latest Somerset offenders in Magistrates' Court
Here are some of the latest Taunton and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Taunton, North Somerset and Yeovil Magistrates’ Courts.
Rising talent signs Somerset contract extension until 2028
Somerset CCC’s Josh Thomas signs contract extension until end of 2028. The 21-year-old all-rounder, academy graduate and left-arm spinner, eyes further success.
Taunton politician named Green Party’s first-ever directly elected mayor
A Taunton politician has been named the Green Party’s first directly elected mayor, and is vowing to ‘change the system’.
Jet2 launches new flight destinations from Bristol Airport
Package holiday operator and airline Jet2 has launched new flight destinations from an airport in Somerset.
TGJones stores in Somerset could close amid restructuring plan
TGJones is set to close several of its stores, putting Somerset high street shops at risk.
Taunton Town Council Pyrland ward by-election results announced
The results for the vacant Pyrland seat on Taunton Town Council have been announced.
Chard woman honoured at King's Garden Party for years of service in Somerset
A woman from Chard has been recognised for her years of community service by being invited to the King's Garden Party.
Popular Somerset club up for sale as 'premier events venue' for £525,000
A popular former club in Somerset is up on the market for the guide price of £525,000.
Here's a list of events taking place to celebrate Somerset Day 2026
There are plenty of events to keep you entertained this weekend, thanks to the annual Somerset Day.