Taunton News and Events
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Whats on in Taunton – Local News
Taunton News November 12, 2023
Police searching for missing Robert from Burnham-on-Sea
Officers are ‘concerned’ for the welfare of 45-year-old Robert and are asking for the publics help. Somerset County Gazette | News …
Taunton News October 27, 2023
Somerset care home welcomes alpacas for animal therapy
A Somerset care home hosted unusual fluffy friends for an exceptional afternoon of animal therapy Somerset County Gazette | News …
Taunton News October 12, 2023
Somerset dog-friendly autumn walk ranked among best in UK
An easy dog-friendly walk in Somerset has been ranked among the best to go on in autumn in the UK Somerset County Gazette | News …
Taunton News September 26, 2023
Liberal Democrats pass motion to support British farming
Sarah Dyke, MP for Somerton and Frome, calls out the Conservatives for not backing British farming as the Lib Dems pass a motion to support the industry. Somerset County Gazette | News …
Taunton News September 10, 2023
Police arrest 41-year-old man after military truck rampage Taunton
“Thankfully, no police officers or members of the public were hurt in the incident.” Somerset County Gazette | News …
Taunton News August 26, 2023
Tributes to Jamie Howarth after fatal collision near Frome
A ‘fiercely loyal’ motorcyclist has been remembered by his family after he tragically died earlier this week. Somerset County Gazette | News …
Taunton News August 10, 2023
Appeal to help find missing woman Sally, from Draycott
Police have posted an urgent appeal to find a woman who went missing earlier today (Thursday, August 10). Somerset County Gazette | News …
Taunton News July 26, 2023
Paul Tweddle to coach Somerset in One-Day Cup
Somerset County Cricket Club can today confirm that Paul Tweddle will once again take on the role of Interim Head Coach for this season’s One-Day Cup competition. Somerset County Gazette | News …
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- Severe weather could hit Somerset as Met Office issues yellow warningby molly.kirk@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Kirk on November 7, 2026 at 2:32 pm
The Met Office warns that dense fog is expected to cause travel disruption across Somerset and the wider South West this weekend
- Bridgwater Carnival 2026: Traffic latest and updates as build-up underway - LIVEby molly.kirk@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Kirk on November 7, 2026 at 2:09 pm
Bridgwater Carnival 2026 has officially arrived, with spectacular events taking place throughout the day.
- Somerset farmers named among winners at South West Farmers Awardsby kirsty.woodgate@newsquest.co.uk | Kirsty Woodgate on November 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm
South West Farmer Awards 2026 winners revealed at ceremony near Weston-super-Mare
- Acclaimed 18th-century Somerset village pub named among best in Britainby molly.kirk@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Kirk on November 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The owners of an acclaimed historic Somerset village pub have responded after it was named one of Britain’s best
- Key Taunton town centre road closed amid reports of late night incidentby molly.kirk@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Kirk on November 7, 2026 at 9:45 am
East Reach Closed in Taunton is closed this morning amid reports of a late-night incident. Drivers are advised to plan ahead if driving this way.
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- Severe weather could hit Somerset as Met Office issues yellow warningby molly.kirk@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Kirk on November 7, 2026 at 2:32 pm
The Met Office warns that dense fog is expected to cause travel disruption across Somerset and the wider South West this weekend
- Bridgwater Carnival 2026: Traffic latest and updates as build-up underway - LIVEby molly.kirk@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Kirk on November 7, 2026 at 2:09 pm
Bridgwater Carnival 2026 has officially arrived, with spectacular events taking place throughout the day.
- Somerset farmers named among winners at South West Farmers Awardsby kirsty.woodgate@newsquest.co.uk | Kirsty Woodgate on November 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm
South West Farmer Awards 2026 winners revealed at ceremony near Weston-super-Mare
- Acclaimed 18th-century Somerset village pub named among best in Britainby molly.kirk@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Kirk on November 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The owners of an acclaimed historic Somerset village pub have responded after it was named one of Britain’s best
- Key Taunton town centre road closed amid reports of late night incidentby molly.kirk@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Kirk on November 7, 2026 at 9:45 am
East Reach Closed in Taunton is closed this morning amid reports of a late-night incident. Drivers are advised to plan ahead if driving this way.
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