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Wellington Train Station update

Wellington’s MP, Gideon Amos, has welcomed news that the town’s long-awaited station is “on track.” Network Rail has provided an update on project with a spokesperson saying: “We are working closely with Somerset Council, Gideon Amos MP and Richard Foord MP to progress plans for new stations at Wellington and

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Taunton Town Council agrees action on town parks, playing fields & Community spaces

Taunton Town Council’s Operations and Assets Committee met on Thursday 1 October and agreed next steps for Stoney Furlong, alongside a range of decisions covering community facilities, playing fields, parks and road safety. A recording of the meeting is available on the Taunton Town Council YouTube channel. Councillors agreed that

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Taunton Town Council’s Official Statement on Taunton Brewhouse’s latest update

“Taunton Town Council became aware yesterday, Monday 5 October, that Taunton Theatre Association will cease operating on 31 October.We are currently considering our position and will provide a further update when we have more information. Taunton Town Council is deeply saddened by the news from Taunton Brewhouse, and we share

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Taunton Theatre Association Ltd Announces Closure

Official press release from Taunton Theatre Association Charity Trustees: With deep regret the Trustees of Taunton Theatre Association Ltd announce that, after careful consideration and exhausting all possible alternatives, the charitable company will cease operating on 31st October 2026. They confirm that Taunton Brewhouse will close on the same date.

Corinne Bailey Ray confirmed as first BlueTone Festival act for 2027

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae has been announced as the headline act for the first night of next year’s BlueTone Festival which runs in Taunton’s Vivary Park from 9th-11th July. Known in particular for neo-soul, contemporary R&B, pop-soul and jazz, it is Corinne’s first appearance in Taunton, although Somerset audiences will remember her

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Taunton flood alleviation scheme enabling works set to begin

Enabling works start next month in readiness for a vital £6 million flood alleviation project to help protect homes and businesses in Taunton. Somerset Council and the Environment Agency are working in partnership to replace and improve the river flood defences along the left bank of the Tone – Clarence

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Apple FM at Taunton Together (including audio and video)

Taunton came alive on 26th September as the town celebrated the third annual Taunton Together, a community festival that once again brought people, creativity, music and local culture together across the town centre.

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Somerset residents invited to plan ahead at free health and social care information event

Somerset residents are being encouraged to think about their future care needs at a free health and social care information day near Taunton. The event, organised by Somerset Council with local partners, will take place at Trull Village Memorial Hall on Thursday 1 October from 1pm to 4pm. It is

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Harris Fowler’s First Charity Golf Day Raises £1,545 for bibic and Headway Southampton & West Wessex

On Wednesday 2nd September 2026, Harris Fowler hosted their first Charity Golf Day at Oake Manor Golf Club, bringing together colleagues, partners and friends of the firm for a day dedicated to two charities that mean a great deal to them: bibic and Headway Southampton & West Wessex. Harris Fowler

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Apple FM bid a fond farewell to their old studio complex

Apple FM have now cleared out their old studio complex at Musgrove Park Hospital. The station has broadcast from Musgrove for over 55 years and from the Duchess building studios for 26 years.

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Somerset vascular surgeons and research nurses team up to find the most effective post-angioplasty treatment

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is one of 13 centres in the UK taking part in an innovative trial that aims to determine which antithrombotic (blood thinning) medications are most effective at preventing complications after an angioplasty. An angioplasty is a medical procedure used to widen narrowed or blocked arteries with

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Apple FM marks a New Chapter with their Studio Launch from a historic local location

Apple FM launches from it’s new home at Ina’s Cottage.