25 new electric buses coming to Somerset under £14.7m investment: It will significantly cut carbon emissions across the county
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/five-somerset-bus-routes-benefit-9182728
Stabbing in Taunton sees three teenagers sentenced: Three teenagers from Taunton have been sentenced after stabbing a man in a three-on-one attack last year.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24197647.stabbing-taunton-sees-three-teenagers-sentenced/
Norton Fitzwarren incident police responders win award: Chief constable, Sarah Crew said: “Tuesday shone a light on the lengths to which officers, staff ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24182930.award-police-teams-resolved-norton-fitzwarren-incident/
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted theft from van in Taunton: A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted theft in Taunton.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24192504.man-arrested-suspicion-attempted-theft-van-taunton/
Shoplifter Laura Thistleton jailed for latest offence: A prolific Taunton shoplifter has been jailed for nine separate thefts.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24178843.shoplifter-laura-thistleton-jailed-latest-offence/
Two people charged after death of two-week-old baby in Yeovil: Two people have been charged following the death of a baby in Yeovil earlier this week.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24171451.two-people-charged-death-two-week-old-baby-yeovil/
Silence from transport bosses over A358 dualling scheme: There have been local reports that the scheme has been "cancelled"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/transport-bosses-silent-over-future-9158204
Taunton man charged with murder following death of Jordan Simcock: The injured man, Jordan Simcock, 24, was taken to Southmead Hospital. He sadly passed away ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24137369.taunton-man-charged-murder-following-death-jordan-simcock/
County lines drug gang charged after police swoop: The group appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court last Monday (February 26)
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/county-lines-drug-gang-charged-9142761
Phillip Grove jailed for 22 years for sexually abusing children: Branded as "dangerous" by a judge, Phillip Grove, aged 70, was jailed at Taunton Crown ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24144327.phillip-grove-jailed-22-years-sexually-abusing-children/
Council vows to protect residents as care homes close: Dozens of residents will have to move to another care home
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/two-care-homes-announce-closure-9133507
Speeding drivers avoid bans at Taunton Magistrates' Court: Drivers from Taunton and Tiverton have avoided driving bans because they would cause “exceptional ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24148212.speeding-drivers-avoid-bans-taunton-magistrates-court/
River Tone full to the brim amid Met Office warning for rain: The River Tone in Taunton looks full to the brim as heavy rain continues to pour down on Somerset ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24106733.river-tone-full-brim-amid-met-office-warning-rain/
18-year-old arrested following theft from Taunton store: Police were called after 2.30pm on Friday, February 16 after alleged theft at an independent boutique ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24127977.18-year-old-arrested-following-theft-taunton-store/
Man charged with drug offences in Glastonbury: He was charged with three counts of possession with intent to supply a class A drug.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24172128.man-charged-drug-offences-glastonbury/
Police: Man wanted on recall to prison may be in Taunton: Police are appealing for help locating 45-year-old John Ralph who is wanted on recall to prison
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24167782.man-wanted-recall-prison-may-taunton/
Winding-up petition issued to Taunton Town FC: Taunton Town FC have been issued with a winding up petition.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/sport/24058769.winding-up-petition-issued-taunton-town-fc/
Dale Joshua Simpson jailed for possessing knife in public: A Taunton man has been jailed for possessing a knife in a public place in the town
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24103520.dale-joshua-simpson-jailed-possessing-knife-public/
Valdo Calocane, 32, who stabbed three people to death in Nottingham city centre, including Taunton teenager Barnaby Webber ... Show more
Quick Glance: Families' Anger as Triple Killer Receives Hospital Order
- Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, were fatally stabbed on June 13 along with Ian Coates, 65.
- The killer will be detained at a high-security hospital after admitting manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
- Mr Webber's mother said 'true justice has not been served'.
- The victims' families voiced their anger at the outcome in front of Nottingham Crown Court.
Woman detains burglar with garden fork until police arrive: A disabled Taunton woman bravely held a 6ft tall burglar at bay with a garden fork as police raced to ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24059050.woman-detains-burglar-garden-fork-police-arrive/
Car destroyed in fire between Junctions 25 and 24 of the M5: A car was a completely written off after it caught fire on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24096801.car-destroyed-fire-junctions-25-24-m5/
Somerset customs featured in new book in January 2012: THE County Gazette reported on a new book, packed full of nostalgia from Somerset’s past after it hit the ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24059141.somerset-customs-featured-new-book-january-2012/
Man charged with drugs offences appears at Taunton court: A 22-year-old man has been charged with drug offences in connection with a suspected drug line in
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24130469.man-charged-drugs-offences-appears-taunton-court/
Samantha Philippa Musk banned for driving without insurance: A motorist from Taunton has been banned from driving after being caught behind the wheel without ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24053532.samantha-philippa-musk-banned-driving-without-insurance/
Taunton Fire Station celebrates Shaun Mockridge on his retirement: Taunton Fire Station has shared a message to congratulate a firefighter who retired on New ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24024086.taunton-fire-station-celebrates-shaun-mockridge-retirement/
David Braun, of Taunton, jailed for sexual assault on woman: A Taunton man has been sent to prison for sexually assaulting a woman while she was asleep.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24081944.david-braun-taunton-jailed-sexual-assault-woman/
Quick Glance: Taunton Man Sentenced for Sexual Assault
- David Braun, 53, sentenced to three years for sexually assaulting a sleeping woman.
- The woman woke up to find Braun sexually harassing her.
- Braun showed no remorse for his actions.
- Detective Constable Tom Newrick encourages reporting of sexual assaults for support and justice.
February Half-Term excitement at Taunton Brewhouse: Taunton Brewhouse is set to welcome families for a week of programmes during February Half-Term on February ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24110865.february-half-term-excitement-taunton-brewhouse/
Burglar broke into home night before trial for other burglaries: Stefan Ayres has now had an extra six months added to his prison sentence
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/burglar-broke-home-night-before-9067613
Laura Thistleton receives nine suspended prison sentences: A Taunton woman has been handed nine suspended prison sentences at a court hearing.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24103713.laura-thistleton-receives-nine-suspended-prison-sentences/
Advice to residents during large lorry fire in Staplegrove: Residents in homes on the edge of Taunton have been warned to keep windows and doors closed as ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24021373.advice-residents-large-lorry-fire-staplegrove/
Taunton primary school most oversubscribed in Somerset: A primary school in Taunton has been revealed as the most oversubscribed in Somerset ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24101314.taunton-primary-school-oversubscribed-somerset/
Riding e-scooter on M5 'not sensible thing to do', drink driver told: Numerous drivers reported him for riding on the dark motorway
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/m5-e-scooter-riding-not-9043907
Lillie Selina Bevan, of Taunton, banned from driving: A Taunton motorist has been banned from driving after being spotted behind the wheel of a vehicle without ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24100819.lillie-selina-bevan-taunton-banned-driving/
Gavin John Davies is banned again for drug driving: A BANNED motorist caught drug driving has lost his licence for a further three years.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24098868.gavin-john-davies-banned-drug-driving/
Mark Charles Dunn banned for doing 80mph at Thurloxton: A motorist has been banned for doing 80mph on a road where the speed limit was reduced due to a number of ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24092532.mark-charles-dunn-banned-80mph-thurloxton/
Councillor concerned about ceasing locking of Vivary Park in Taunton: Ceasing the locking of Vivary Park is one of the money saving measures Somerset Council ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24091342.councillor-concerned-ceasing-locking-vivary-park-taunton/
Residents kicked out of flat suspected of being a crack den: A closure order was put in place following more than 30 reported incidents at a flat that was a ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/residents-kicked-out-taunton-home-9021718
Quick Glance: Closure of Suspected Drug Den Forces Residents Out
- Suspected drug misuse and dealing leads to eviction of a residence in Taunton.
- Closure order for three months to protect Eastbourne Court residents from anti-social behavior.
- Application made by Avon and Somerset Police to Taunton Magistrates' Court after over 30 reported incidents.
- Reports of criminal damage, threatening behavior, loud noise, and suspected class A drug production and consumption.
Mum furious after vandal scrawls 'disgusting' insult on her car: "I’m really angry and upset and question why someone would want to do that?"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/taunton-asda-shopper-furious-after-8995892
'Police-led incident' closes M5 during rush hour: Traffic has been stopped on both sides
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/live-m5-crash-wellington-traffic-8970828
Broadband provider ordered to pay £34k after road works errors: 'We will take action if companies are in breach of their duties'
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/broadband-provider-ordered-pay-34k-9010959
Taunton motorist fined for driving without insurance: Taunton motorist fined for driving without insurance
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24022012.taunton-motorist-fined-driving-without-insurance/
Police ‘search for missing person’ in Taunton: Police are carrying out “searches for a missing person” in Taunton.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23941423.police-search-missing-person-taunton/
The Range fined £640,000 for Taunton store rat infestation: The Range Home and Leisure store in Taunton has been hammered with a £640,000 fine for seven food ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23971078.range-fined-640-000-taunton-store-rat-infestation/
Exactly where the Met Office says it will snow in Somerset: The Met Office has issued a severe snow and ice warning in parts of Somerset ahead of predicted snow ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/exactly-met-office-says-snow-8940649
Quick Glance: UK Weather: Sporting Events Cancelled After Coldest Night
- Temperatures of -11C in Aberdeenshire and -8C in rural Wales forecast for Saturday morning.
- Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice in northern Scotland, Cumbria, southwestern Scotland, and southern and eastern coast of England.
- Health and transport risks: Amber Cold Health Alerts in five regions and continued cold weather into next week.
- National Highways urging motorists to plan journeys, monitor weather, and take extra care on roads.
Man admits killing Barnaby Webber but denies murder: Barnaby Webber, from Taunton, was among the three people killed in Nottingham earlier this year
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/nottingham-attacks-man-admits-killing-8938714
Inquest into Evelyn Ann Burcham resident at Frethey House near Taunton: Now a coroner is raising concerns that other deaths could occur unless some system is ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23907257.inquest-evelyn-ann-burcham-resident-frethey-house-near-taunton/
Police at scene of multi vehicle crash on A38 near Taunton: Police are at the scene of a crash involving multiple vehicles on the A38 near Taunton this morning.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23936702.police-scene-multi-vehicle-crash-a38-near-taunton/
Court bill of £2,000 slapped on Taunton firm over motoring offence: A Taunton company has been hit with a bill for more than £2,000 following a court case.
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Missing man from Newport may be in the Taunton area: A missing man who was last seen in Wales may be in the Taunton area, police have said.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23976689.missing-man-newport-may-taunton-area/
Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after being hit by lorry on M5: A pedestrian has been flown to hospital in a helicopter after they were struck by a lorry on the ...
metro.co.uk/2023/10/22/pedestrian-airlifted-to-hospital-after-being-hit-by-lorry-on-m5-19703405/
Somerset set for 'spell of heavy rain' as new warning issued: Most of the county is covered by the updated warning which is in place between midnight and 10am ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-issues-fresh-warning-8913388
Person rescued from overturned vehicle near Taunton: Fire services, the police, and ambulance crews all attended the scene of a road traffic collision near ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23902520.person-rescued-overturned-vehicle-near-taunton/
Housing developer hauled to court for Somerset offences: The firm has been ordered to pay more than £30,000 in fines and costs
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/housing-developer-hauled-court-somerset-8906641
Leroy Drake damaged car he took without owner's consent: A Taunton man has admitted taking a car without the owner's consent.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23904877.leroy-drake-damaged-car-took-without-owners-consent/
Teenagers' suspicious behaviour in early hours in Taunton: Police have issued images of teenagers acting suspiciously in an area of Taunton in the early hours.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23898894.teenagers-suspicious-behaviour-early-hours-taunton/
Met Office forecast for possible storm in Taunton today: If you live in Taunton - brace yourself for a possible thunder and lightning storm later on this ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23880243.met-office-forecast-possible-storm-taunton-today/
Hundreds of Taunton drivers caught speeding on Toneway: More than 100 drivers have been caught speeding on the Toneway.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23862590.hundreds-taunton-drivers-caught-speeding-toneway/
Man charged with murder after woman dies at holiday park: Avon and Somerset Police said Simon Steeves is due to appear at Taunton Magistrates' Court later ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/man-70-charged-murder-after-8861986
Somerset man hauled to court for using mobile while driving: A number of cases have been heard in our courts in recent days
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-man-hauled-court-using-8923411
Jesse Lennox jailed for burglary and shoplifting in Taunton: A burglar who broke into two homes in Taunton has been jailed within hours of being arrested.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23853068.jesse-lennox-jailed-burglary-shoplifting-taunton/
Man accused of killing wife at South West holiday park : Simon Steeves has been accused of murdering Denise Steeves at their home on Diamond Farm Holiday Park ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/live-brean-murder-holiday-park-8862775
BT handed hefty fines for Somerset roadworks offences: The company recently appeared in court
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/bt-handed-hefty-fines-somerset-8854900
10 Somerset criminals banged up in October for sickening crimes: They have all faced justice after committing serious offences
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/10-somerset-criminals-banged-up-8869457
Youth arrests after break-in at Taunton's Shire Hall: Two teenage boys were arrested after youths broke into the Taunton Crown Court building ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23850517.youth-arrests-break-in-tauntons-shire-hall/
Inquest into the death of Taunton builder Jack Murphy: A coroner has ruled that police made "reasonable, proactive and appropriate enquiries" to find a ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23827012.inquest-death-taunton-builder-jack-murphy/
Somerset woman hauled to court after stealing from One Stop: She made off with £40 worth of groceries
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-woman-hauled-court-after-8887531
Housing developer fined £32k for ruining Taunton cycle path: A housing developer has been fined over £30,000 for digging up a cycle path near Taunton and leaving ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23852234.housing-developer-fined-32k-ruining-taunton-cycle-path/
Hours of heavy rain looms for Somerset amid new warning: Some areas expected to see more heavy rain are still trying to recover from Storm Babet
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-issues-new-weather-8853925
Emergency services at crash at Wickes roundabout Taunton: Three police cars and one ambulance are attending to the scene at Wickes roundabout in Taunton.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23810189.emergency-services-crash-wickes-roundabout-taunton/
Steffan Ayres and Samantha Ravenor in court over burglary: A serial burglar is back behind bars after being caught by eagle-eyed members of the public.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23839530.steffan-ayres-samantha-ravenor-court-burglary/
Five hours of Somerset thunderstorms amid Storm Babet onslaught: More bouts of heavy rain are forecast for Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-forecasts-five-hours-8842801
Town-by-town weather forecast amid Indian Summer hope: The UK could see highs of 27C this weekend, which would bring the hottest October day since 2018
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-town-town-weather-8805721
Man taken to hospital after fire in Taunton town centre: A MAN has been taken to hospital after a fire in
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23818141.man-taken-hospital-fire-taunton-town-centre/
Grim Halloween forecast with thunderstorms and downpours expected: Downpours could strike Somerset when hundreds of children will want to mark Halloween
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-halloween-forecast-somerset-8870499
Biker dies after crash in Somerset during early hours: Avon and Somerset Police said a man in his 50s lost his life and has issued an appeal for witnesses
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/biker-dies-after-a361-crash-8807986
HGV drivers' incredible intervention at concern for welfare incident: NPAS described it as an "excellent intervention"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/hgv-drivers-m5-make-incredible-8741038
Taunton Crown Court temporarily closed due to repair works: TAUNTON Crown Court is currently closed to allow “repairs and planned renovations”.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23803856.taunton-crown-court-temporarily-closed-due-repair-works/
Quick Glance: Temporary Closure of Taunton Crown Court for Repair Works
- Taunton Crown Court is temporarily closed for repairs and planned renovations.
- The Combined Court (crown and county court) building, the Shire Hall, was temporarily closed last Friday (September 15), according to the Somerset County Gazette.
- A spokesperson also stated: 'Taunton Combined Court has been closed while repairs and planned renovations are undertaken. We will update on its reopening date in due course.'
- While the building is closed, public counter service will now be at Taunton Magistrates' Court, St John's Road, Taunton, TA1 4AX.
Anti-social behaviour injunction for Taunton 13-year-old: A thirteen-year-old in Taunton has been made the subject of an anti-social behaviour injunction.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23817871.anti-social-behaviour-injunction-taunton-13-year-old/
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