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Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Property for sale in Taunton: Modern three bedroom house

This semi-detached property occupies an elevated position at the end of a cul-de-sac in an area on the northern side of Taunton.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Taunton Nobregas set to reopen with pop-up nights

The ‘best tapas restaurant in Taunton' is coming back.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Oake Manor Golf Club host biggest ever Captain's Drive In

Luckily a break in the weather gave a mainly dry day when 200 intrepid golfers, the largest number ever in Oake Manor’s 30 year history, played in the Drive In Competition.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Taunton Together to be town council's first-ever festival

Taunton Town Council is working on the launch of its first-ever festival to celebrate the town’s culture and creativity.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

The Waggon in Taunton reopens under new management

A pub in Taunton known as The Waggon has reopened under new management.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Taunton Racecourse set to host charity colour run in May

The St Margaret's Colour Run is set for a much anticipated return to Taunton Racecourse this May, and is debuting a new race for kids called the Bubble Toddle.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

New branch of Skechers now open in Taunton town centre

A new branch of shoe retailer Skechers has opened on Fore Street in Taunton town centre.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Somerset CCC overseas signing Will Sutherland injured

Unfortunately, he will now not be in a position to join Somerset as planned and will undergo a tailored rehabilitation programme in Australia.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Property for sale in Crowcombe: Large four bedroom house

This superbly renovated, detached family home occupies a position in the heart of the village of Crowcombe.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Lord Ian Botham to feature on Somerset's Legends Wall

Ian Botham made his Somerset debut as a teenager in 1974 and went on to become one of the biggest names in the sport.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Taunton's first visit from the Google Street View car

We look back to the time Taunton received its first visit from the Google Street View car and residents had their homes uploaded to the internet.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Taunton Lib Dem accuse Govt of ‘stealth tax’ on pensions

More than 18,500 pensioners are set to be hit by a £1,000 “stealth tax” following the Budget, according to Taunton and Wellington the Liberal Democrats.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Homes and holiday lets proposals at The White Hart, Corfe

PROPOSALS

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Taunton Town supporters association welcoming members

Fans can now be members of the TTISA for as little as 10p day as basic membership starts at just £3 per month.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Somerset CCC heading to Abu Dhabi pre-season trip next week

The squad recently returned from Sri Lanka and will now head to the Middle East to join Essex, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire for the outdoor pre-season programme.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Merv Colenutt chats with Somerset FA about walking football

The art of Walking Football is certainly picking up momentum countrywide and here in Somerset with the support of the County FA and from Aaron Clements in particular, who is the Football Development Officer, it appears that those getting involved, are multiplying on a weekly basis writes Merv Colenu...

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Taunton Town vs Weston-super-Mare AFC postponed March 14

Following heavy rain for the entire afternoon in Taunton, a second inspection deemed the pitch unplayable and therefor the game postponed.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Police detect 40 motorists speed driving at Whiteball

A total of 40 drivers have been caught speeding this morning (March 14) at a Somerset location with a “history of serious collisions”.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Knife Angel sculpture to be installed in Taunton

The Knife Angel stands 27 ft tall and weighs 3.5 tonnes.

Somerset County Gazette | Taunton

Motorist fined for doing 58mph in 30mph limit at Henlade

A MOTORIST caught driving at almost twice the limit at a notorious speeding blackspot on the outskirts of Taunton has avoided a ban.