Taunton1 day agoFrustration as towns miss out on culture prizeNo places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.1 day ago1 Jul 2026Man's 400-mile charity challenge in microcarWynford Jones is driving a Messerschmitt KR200 on a round trip from Taunton to Land's End.1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026'Most challenging' maternity ward propped up by polesThe Baroness Amos review into maternity care also found staff at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton experiencing "significant emotional distress". 1 Jul 202627 Jun 2026One woman's radio mission to beat Britain's litterRuth Major, 81, hopes to spread her campaign by appearing on all 39 BBC local radio stations.27 Jun 202625 Jun 2026'Minging' offices to become hospital staff flatsA council office block criticised for its appearance is to become flats for hospital staff.25 Jun 202624 Jun 2026'He liberated my family, he should be remembered'A campaign group wants to commemorate Brig Snow, who played a key role in World War Two. 24 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Man charged after car crashes into houseA couple were left homeless after an Audi A4 crashed through their front window on 6 July 2025.17 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Multi-vehicle crash sparks motorway delaysThe incident caused queuing traffic on the M5 southbound in Somerset.15 Jun 202613 Jun 2026'Inspirational' nurse volunteers after 50-year careerSue Twose has been praised for her "far-reaching impact" supporting student nurses in Somerset.13 Jun 2026...
