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Gary Numan named as Headlining Artist for Electric Summer 2027 Festival

Following the overwhelmingly positive feedback received for our inaugural ‘Electric Summer’ festival in August 2026, Souvenir Events today unveils the full line-up for next year’s edition to be held in Taunton’s Vivary Park on Sunday 29 August. Chosen as their headliner is arguably one of the most recognisable names in

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St Margaret’s Hospice launches Thrifty Christmas campaign to help shoppers save money and support local hospice care

St Margaret’s Hospice Care is encouraging people across Somerset to enjoy a more affordable and sustainable festive season with the launch of its Thrifty Christmas campaign, showing how shopping preloved can mean more this Christmas. Running from 2 November to 25 December, the campaign invites shoppers to discover the range

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Community heroes celebrated at Chairman’s Service to the Community Awards

Community champions from across Somerset have been recognised for their outstanding contribution at the Chairman’s annual Service to the Community Awards. The awards were hosted by Somerset Council Chairman Councillor Mike Best at Taunton Rugby Club on Friday 16 October, celebrating individuals and organisations nominated by city, town and parish

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Taunton Town Council invests in support for Taunton’s young people

The Grants Committee met on Monday 19 October, at Deane House to consider grant applications for youth projects. A recording of the meeting is available to watch on our YouTube channel, and draft minutes will shortly be available on our website. The Youth Grants programme provides £150,000 in longer-term funding

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Contract extension for Thomas Rew

Somerset County Cricket Club is delighted to be able to announce that Thomas Rew has signed a contract extension. The 18-year-old wicket keeper/batter, who plays his club cricket for Taunton St Andrews, has pledged his future to the Club until at least the end of the 2029 campaign. Thomas made

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New urology investigations unit opens at Bridgwater Diagnostic Centre

A new dedicated urology investigations unit has opened at Bridgwater Diagnostic Centre, helping patients access more of their appointments, tests and procedures in one place. The unit, which opened this week, is run by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and brings together a range of urology outpatient and diagnostic services in

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Thousands of Somerset students learn how to safely stand up for others

More than 14,000 students at schools and colleges across Somerset have been learning how to safely stand up for others through Active Bystander assemblies. Commissioned by Somerset Council through its Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) and delivered by Collaborate Digital, the assemblies help young people recognise when something is wrong and

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Gideon Amos MP welcomes positive news on Wellington Post Office

A government minister has assured Wellington’s MP, Gideon Amos, that “active efforts” are being made to restore Post Office services in the town. Wellington has been without the facility since 2019 when the One Stop convenience store in High Street, which housed it, closed. The nearest post office is now

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Apple FM at the Taunton Carnival (including the results, audio and video)

Taunton came alive on Saturday 17th October 2026 as thousands of spectators lined the streets for the town’s spectacular 59th annual illuminated carnival. Despite the chilly autumn temperatures, the weather remained dry, providing ideal conditions for one of Somerset’s most eagerly anticipated annual events.

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Gideon Amos MP presents maternity petition to 10 Downing Street

A 5,000-strong petition, calling for a new maternity and paediatric unit at Musgrove Park Hospital to be brought forward, was handed into 10 Downing Street today by Taunton and Wellington’s MP, Gideon Amos. The unit has been included in the government’s funding programme – but isn’t scheduled to happen until 2033.

Three generations “bowled over” together

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Taunton Carnival Returns to the Town Centre This Saturday

The annual Taunton Carnival returns to the town centre this Saturday evening. As part of the historic Somerset illuminated carnival circuit, the event attracts thousands of spectators and features spectacular illuminated carts, local community groups, majorettes and walking entries.