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August 2018

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  Summer Fun in Taunton15-08-2018

  We have now entered the last few weeks of the summer holidays! 

  Are you running out of things to do with your little ones?

  Why not.....

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  Cricket World Cup Ticket Ballot01-08-2018

  The Cricket World Cup is coming to Taunton next year with men’s teams from around the globe competing at the County Ground, Taunton...

July 2018

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  Borough celebrates Green Flag awards16-07-2018

  Five of Taunton Deane’s parks and open spaces have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the world...

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  Vivary Park to host three nights of live music concerts 09-07-2018

  In just a few days Vivary Park will be transformed into a live music venue as thousands of fans descend on the popular park for three nights of live...

June 2018

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  40 Commando - Travel Arrangements 27-06-2018

                     40 Commando Freedom Parade

  TAUNTON is gearing up to celebrate with 40...

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  High tech parking signs unveiled20-06-2018

  THE first Variable Message Signing (VMS) boards are being unveiled in Taunton as work on changing the parking regime in key town centre car parks...

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  40 Commando to exercise Freedom20-06-2018

  WITH drums beating, colours flying and bayonets fixed, 40 Commando Royal Marines will be exercising their Freedom of the Borough of Taunton Deane on...

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  Foxglove Trail for the Garden Town13-06-2018

  Taunton’s first ever town cycle trail was launched by the Mayor of Taunton Deane Councillor Catherine Herbert on the first day of National Bike...

May 2018

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  New Mayor takes office11-05-2018

  THE new Mayor of Taunton Deane Cllr Catherine Herbert has begun her year in office after being selected by fellow councillors at the annual meeting...

April 2018

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  CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019 FIXTURES 27-04-2018

  Somerset has been awarded three games at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 as the tournament returns to England and Wales next year.

  The opening...

December 2017

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  Christmas Shop Window Competition Winner11-12-2017

  Salon tops the “likes” in festive competition

  A hair salon in Wellington has proved it’s a cut above the rest after winning the...

November 2017

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  Plaque recalls Taunton’s past13-11-2017

  A new plaque, commemorating Taunton’s place at the heart of an infamous chapter in history, has been unveiled by Mayor of Taunton Deane, Cllr...

October 2017

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  Remembrance in Taunton27-10-2017

  Remembrance in Taunton

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  Taunton Monopoly20-10-2017

  Taunton Monopoly boards has been released with a launch at The Somerset County Cricket Club. The Taunton Monopoly board includes some...

September 2017

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  Arts and Health Top the Agenda at Somerset’s Latest Creative Networking Event.04-09-2017

  Arts and Health Top the Agenda at Somerset’s Latest Creative Networking Event.

  Event: Arts and Health Speed Networking

  Date:...

August 2017

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  Celebrating Pip's Park 09-08-2017

  A new sign has gone up to celebrate the Taunton green space named in honour of one of the town’s champions.

  Sadly, the glass sign put...

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  Michael Caines and a host of Celebrity Chefs head to Taunton08-08-2017

  Feast, a weekend long celebration of the best of Westcountry food and drink comes to Taunton at the end of September, so get your diaries marked...

July 2017

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  Taunton Deane celebrates more Green Flag awards18-07-2017

  There is even more reason to love Taunton Deane’s parks and open spaces after five have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some...

June 2017

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  Sun shines on super Somerfest20-06-2017

  BLUE skies, warm sunshine and non-stop entertainment added up to make Somerfest 2017 one of the best in its five-year history...

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  Top 8 things to see at Somerfest 201714-06-2017

  Somerset’s mid-summer festival Somerfest returns to Taunton this Saturday 17th June from 12:00 midday until 18:00. Somerfest is...

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  Taunton Wildlife Week 2017 Activities Revealed13-06-2017

  Taunton Wildlife Week 2017

  Somerset Wildlife Trust have planned another brilliant week of Wildlife appreciation in the county town. Come and...

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  What is Taunton-ness? Take a Taunton Teasing Survey to find out13-06-2017

  Taunton Teasing Surveys now available

  What is Taunton-ness? Three surveys have been produced to help Arts Taunton to get a little...

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  Somerset West Lottery launched outside Taunton Visitor Centre13-06-2017

  Today the Somerset West Lottery was launched outside the Taunton Visitor Centre in the heart of the County Town. The new Lottery - with a...

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  Bath Place Music opening soon12-06-2017

  Bath Place Music - a brand new musical instrument sales and repair centre opens in Taunton on Saturday 17th June. 

  A brand new music...

May 2017

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  Taunton Businesses go wild for lunchtime Wild Walks17-05-2017

  Three Wild Walks based in Taunton, launched during Mental Health Awareness Week ( 8-14 May-)  by Viridor, in partnership with Somerset Wildlife,...

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  New Mayor takes office17-05-2017

  THE new Mayor of Taunton Deane Cllr Hazel Prior-Sankey has begun her year in office after being selected by fellow councillors at the annual meeting...

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  Taunton Girl Triumphs to win Tiara and Title03-05-2017

  Local Taunton girl, Charlotte Evans 15, has been crowned Miss Prom Model UK 2017 (Sunday 30th April 2017). 

  Charlotte won the Izzi...

April 2017

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  Taunton Deane celebrates Somerset Day28-04-2017

  The 11th of May is becoming a more important date each passing year as the residents and visitors of Somerset celebrate the county’s traditions...

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  The ICC Nissan Trophy Tour - 1 Week to go!26-04-2017

  It's just one week to go until the ICC Nissan Trophy Tour starts in Taunton on Tuesday 2 May.

  For the first time ever, the ICC...

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  2017 Vivary Park Concert Playlist Released10-04-2017

  Details of this year's Vivary Park concerts have been released. Between May 2017 and September 2017 during the busy Spring and Summer...

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  Taunton Deane promoted at tourism show06-04-2017

  Staff from the Taunton Visitor Centre have been promoting the borough to the cream of the tourism industry.

  Representatives from the team,...

March 2017

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  Taunton Visitor Centre celebrates English Tourism Week21-03-2017

  Taunton Visitor Centre celebrates English Tourism Week with an exciting series of events. 

  English Tourism Week will take place next week...

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  ICC Women's World Cup tickets in high demand16-03-2017

  100 days to go to ICC Women’s World Cup 2017: Demand for ticket sales high in the first week with the opening match close to sell...

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  Another award for the Jewel in Taunton's Crown!15-03-2017

  Vivary Park, the jewel in Taunton’s crown, has been awarded five stars from the Britain in Bloom Pride in Parks awards.

  The accolade was...

February 2017

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  Open WiFi comes to Taunton Deane24-02-2017

  People in three key towns in Taunton Deane can now enjoy open and unlimited Wi-Fi thanks to a Taunton Deane Borough Council initiative...

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  Taunton Deane Spring Clean Support17-02-2017

  The Council is giving its support to community groups and organisations involved in a nationwide effort to spruce up the country...

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  Professional Panto comes to Taunton during Tacchi-Morris' GIANT Christmas Season16-02-2017

  Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre are delighted to announce their forthcoming production of Jack and the Beanstalk, bringing professional pantomime...

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  February Fun in Taunton this Half Term09-02-2017

  For more information about any of these events, simply use the search bar above or head to the What's On page. 

  Make sure you...

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  Taunton Deane Olympians Honoured09-02-2017

  Local heroes Lucy Shuker and Ed Ling have been presented with commemorative globes to mark their medal winning achievements in the 2016 Rio Olympics...

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  Museum of Somerset's popular Castle Day returns this weekend!07-02-2017

  The Museum of Somerset will be open for a family fun day on Sunday 12 February to celebrate Taunton’s 12th century castle. ...

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  Top award for Taunton Visitor Centre03-02-2017

  TAUNTON’s Visitor Centre is celebrating after gaining another top award from tourism industry chiefs.

  The team at the Taunton Deane...

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  Tickets go on sale for Mayors Charity Concert01-02-2017

  A Concert in aid of the Mayor of Taunton Deane’s nominated charities is being held on Saturday 25th March...

January 2017

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  Top brand by Miles24-01-2017

  Local Tea and Coffee merchant Miles is independently ranked 2nd in the UK tea brands. 

  To be ranked among the top tea brands for four...

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  Excellent Vivary gains another award!24-01-2017

  Taunton’s Vivary Park has earned a 2016 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.

  The “Jewel in the Crown” of the county...

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  Nominate your unsung heroes!04-01-2017

  Nominate your unsung heroes

  Do you know someone who works hard for the community and deserves recognition in Taunton Deane’s own...

December 2016

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  10 Gift Ideas for Taunton Shoppers13-12-2016

  When was the last time you went shopping in Taunton? The Town Centre has changed a lot over the last few months with new shops Smiggle,...

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  Taunton Farmers' Market helps bring Yuletide joy to Taunton06-12-2016

  The multi award-winning Taunton Farmers' Market, a cooperative of local farmers, growers and producers who were named the South West's Best...

November 2016

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  Taunton Visitor Centre celebrates Christmas with HUGE Giveaway!28-11-2016

  Taunton Visitor Centre will be running a competition throughout Advent where 24 lucky social media users will win a random prize. The prizes have...

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  Free parking in the festive season25-11-2016

  FREE parking in the run-up to Christmas will be on offer in Taunton and Wellington again this year thanks to the Borough Council.

  The popular...

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  Lights, projector, action!25-11-2016

  Taunton’s towering Christmas tree has been erected in its traditional position outside the Market House.

  The 30 ft. tree has been...

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  24 Taunton Christmas events you can’t miss!24-11-2016

  There will be plenty of festive fun for the family in Taunton this year. In the lead up to the big day here’s 24 festive events to fill up your...

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  Armistice and Remembrance Sunday events taking place across Taunton03-11-2016

  Taunton will host a series of events for Armistice and Remembrance Sunday next week, 100 years after the beginning of the Battle of the Somme...

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  Win a year of theatre with the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre!02-11-2016

  You could win one of two FREE Annual Pass tickets!

  The Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre hosts hundreds of exciting events throughout the calendar...

October 2016

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  Have yourself a merry Christmas at Hestercombe27-10-2016

  Christmas is a time for friends and family, festive traditions, great food, plus that little bit of magic.

  So rest assured that here at...

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  Taunton Town vs Barrow Ticket Information27-10-2016

  Taunton Town Football Club will face Barrow Football Club in a first round match for the Emirates FA Cup. The kick-off is at 2pm on Sunday 6th...

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  Sangha House to launch 11th November24-10-2016

  A new centre is opening in the heart of Taunton. 

  Written by the Sangha House team. 

  At its heart, the centre is based on the...

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  C'est chic a Wellington! 24-10-2016

  A little touch of France is all set to come to Wellington with the launch of a new petanque court in town provided by Taunton Deane Borough...

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  Taunton Visitor Centre wins Gold! 20-10-2016

  The Taunton Visitor Centre has been named as Tourist Information Service of the Year in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.

  It...

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  Packed Christmas Programme20-10-2016

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  Taunton Santas on the Run is back - and this time in the Town Centre!18-10-2016

  As her charity of the year, Taunton Deane Mayor Vivienne Stock-Williams is getting in the Christmas spirit to promote Children’s Hospice...

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  In Bloom accolades for Taunton18-10-2016

  It received a Gold award in the Pennant Town category and Bath Place won an Outstanding Award in the It’s Your Neighbourhood competition...

September 2016

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  Rifles celebrate friendship with Taunton Deane29-09-2016

  Taunton Deane’s links with the Armed Forces have been commemorated with the presentation of a regimental statuette to the Mayor of Taunton...

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  Taunton’s Brewhouse receives first grant funding from Arts Council England since re-opening28-09-2016

  Taunton’s Brewhouse is celebrating some very good news.  It has just received official notification that it has been awarded a grant of...

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  Shakspeare Glass Celebrates 25 years26-09-2016

  It’s time to celebrate at Shakspeare Glass. The Taunton Gallery has been open for 25 years and as a thank you to all of their long standing...

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  Cards for Good Causes Shop Arrives 5th October22-09-2016

  A Cards for Good Causes Charity Card Shop will arrive in Taunton over the festive season. On the 5th of October Taunton Visitor Centre will begin...

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  Taunton to host Bloom Awards21-09-2016

  Taunton is to host the South West in Bloom awards for 2016. 

  The ceremony will take place at Somerset County Cricket Club on 6 October...

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  Take a look at Take Art's Autumn Brochure19-09-2016

  The Take Art Autumn Brochure has arrived! 

  It's the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness and that means a new Take Art...

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  Pocket Park Opens September 16th09-09-2016

  Award Winning Gardener Sam Ovens Opens Taunton’s Pocket Park

  Award winning landscape & garden designer Sam Ovens will be...

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  The Rifles to stage historic ceremony in Castle Green07-09-2016

  TAUNTON Deane’s strong links with the Armed Forces will be strengthened later this month when The Rifles stage Sounding Retreat in a...

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  Heritage Open Days in Taunton and Glastonbury01-09-2016

  Heritage Open Days in Taunton and Glastonbury

  Heritage Open Days are England's biggest festival of history and culture. In Somerset...

August 2016

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  Free Holy Well App Released Today24-08-2016

  Well on the Web

  A new free App has been released to tell the story of St Agnes Holy Well in Cothelstone. The App is the culmination of 14...

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  Important News Regarding Somerset Rocks 201624-08-2016

  Important Information Regarding Somerset Rocks 2016 

  Gates Open at 6pm each night. Please arrive in good time prior to the...

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  Taunton Flower Show breaks competition record02-08-2016

  Taunton Flower Show increasingly popular with competitors

  Britain’s oldest, longest running show continues to attract enthusiastic...

July 2016

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  TDBC offers free parking at Wellington Food Festival29-07-2016

  Free parking will be on offer in Wellington’s three Council car parks for the town’s Food Festival on September 3.  

   ...

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  West Somerset Railway's Offering Free Train Travel28-07-2016

  The West Somerset Railway Association is holding its annual Steam Fayre & Vintage Rally at Norton Fitzwarren over the weekend of 6th & 7th...

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  Taunton's New Pool and Spa Complex Opens 30th July 27-07-2016

  New Pool and Spa Complex Opens 30th July

  It marks a milestone as the first new public swimming facilities to be built in Taunton Deane for...

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  Hestercombe Young Musicians selected to perform as part of BBC Ten Pieces Proms22-07-2016

  Three students from Hestercombe’s Centre for Young Musicians have been given the opportunity to perform alongside BBC’s Philharmonic...

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  Green Flags to fly in Taunton Deane22-07-2016

  Five parks in the Taunton Deane area will hold the honour of flying the Green Flag Award this year. Vivary and Victoria parks, and French...

June 2016

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  Shakspeare Glass now on sale at Taunton Visitor Centre02-06-2016

  We're delighted to be stocking beautiful locally made Shakspeare Glass at Taunton Visitor Centre.

  Shakspeare Glass is the home of...

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  Getting the vibe at Castle Green02-06-2016

  Good vibrations will be resonating in Castle Green, Taunton, this summer thanks to a unique arts installation.

  Artist Michael Fairfax,...

March 2016

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  Orchard Shopping Centre leads the way with Facebook ‘Reactions’17-03-2016

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  Vivary Park celebrates five-star award15-03-2016

  HISTORIC Vivary Park, the jewel in Taunton’s crown, has been awarded five stars and a gold award from this year’s Britain in Bloom...

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  Taunton Life is ‘Captured in Time’ for Art Exhibition at The Museum of Somerset 14-03-2016

  Life in Taunton, its people and places, are captured in time for an exhibition of watercolours opening at The Museum of Somerset on Saturday 19...

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  New Artwork at Castle Green09-03-2016

  New sculptures are being installed at Castle Green in Taunton as part of an initiative giving specialists the chance to showcase their work in...

February 2016

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  Mayor's Patronage Concert25-02-2016

  A Patronage Concert for the Mayor of Taunton Deane Cllr Marcia Hill takes place on Saturday 19th March and this year it celebrates 70 years of the...

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  What's On Somerset is out now17-02-2016

  The Spring edition of What's on Somerset is out now online! Call in to Taunton Visitor Centre to pick up your copy next week.

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  Christmas planning under way16-02-2016

  IT may be only February but planning is already under way for the Christmas 2016 festivities with Taunton Deane Borough Council working closely...

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  Calming Interiors at the Holiday Inn10-02-2016

  During the summer 2015 the Holiday Inn Taunton had a full bathroom refit and now all 99 bedrooms are getting a makeover.  The interior scheme...

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  Taunton Visitor Centre in line for national award09-02-2016

  The Taunton Visitor Centre’s relocation to the historic Market House is in line for a national award.

  Contractors for the project,...

January 2016

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  Precious Becket Casket Displayed at the Museum of Somerset19-01-2016

  A jewelled and enamelled casket depicting medieval England’s most infamous murder is going on display at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton....

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  Museum of Somerset Celebrates 100,000 Visitors in 201504-01-2016

  Staff and volunteers at the Museum of Somerset are celebrating an outstandingly successful 2015.

  More than 107,000 visitors will have come...

December 2015

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  River of Light flows through Taunton09-12-2015

  A River of Light will be flowing through Taunton on Saturday as part of the county town’s programme of festivities for Christmas, supported...

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  Will Young is coming to Taunton01-12-2015

  WILL Young is to take centre stage in Vivary Park this summer – the second big name to be announced for the Somerset Rocks three-night...

November 2015

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  Christmas switch-on rearranged30-11-2015

  TAUNTON’S Christmas tree lights will be officially switched on this Sunday after the planned event had to be cancelled due to stormy weather...

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  Jools set to rock Taunton25-11-2015

  NEWS that Taunton will be rocking this summer thanks to an open-air performance by Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra is being...

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  Visitor Centre supports charity Christmas Cards23-11-2015

  IF you are planning to send Christmas cards this year, Taunton Visitor Centre in the heart of the county town, is THE place to go...

October 2015

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  Taunton Literary Festival 201529-10-2015

  Taunton, October 2015 – Anticipation is building, as 40 authors prepare to descend on the town for Taunton Literary Festival 2015, organised...

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  Schedule of Remembrance Services28-10-2015

  Taunton Deane Mayor, Councillor Mrs Marcia Hill, will lead this year’s town centre commemorations to honour those who have sacrificed their...

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  Christmas in Taunton27-10-2015

  CHRISTMAS is coming – and there’s a packed programme in store in Somerset’s county town of Taunton in the month leading up to...

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  CD Launch Goes International01-10-2015

  Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir has launched its latest CD title “Let All Men Sing” and with it a competition to see who can take the...

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  Vote vote vote for Bath Place01-10-2015

  Bath Place, Taunton’s historic jewel, is in the running for national acclaim after being shortlisted as 1 of just 3 finalists in the Great...

September 2015

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  Gold again for Taunton28-09-2015

  TAUNTON is maintaining its enviable South West in Bloom record – taking home a Gold pennant in the annual competition.

  Taunton in...

July 2015

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  Professional orchestra moves to Taunton29-07-2015

  The cultural pulse of Taunton is set to quicken this summer with the arrival of Southern Sinfonia, the first ever professional orchestra to take...

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  Newly-Acquired Painting Celebrates West Somerset History28-07-2015

  The Museum of Somerset in Taunton has acquired an outstanding Victorian painting which depicts a little-known aspect of the fishing industry at...

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  Taunton and Wellington parks among the best in Britain 23-07-2015

  More parks and green spaces than ever will be flying the Green Flag Award this year – more than 1,582 across the UK.

  Vivary, French Weir...

June 2015

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  Somerfest gets Taunton buzzing24-06-2015

  THE centre of Taunton was buzzing on Saturday as Somerfest 2015 turned the town into a hive of activity.

  Young and old – and ages in...

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  Wanted: Art installation for Castle Green12-06-2015

  Now The Whisper has left Castle Green in Taunton, the shout is going out for new artwork to take the sculpture’s place.

  The Whisper,...

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  Somerfest 2015: A Midsummer Day’s Dream12-06-2015

  FROM beaches to Brazilian dance, street theatre to sport and even a riverside parade – Somerfest 2015 is promising to be Taunton’s...

May 2015

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  The jewel in the crown is shining28-05-2015

  ONE of the glories of Vivary Park in Taunton is looking at its polished best after a magnificent makeover.

  The central fountain has been...

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  The new edition of 'What's On Somerset' is out now20-05-2015

  The Summer edition of 'What's On Somerset' is available now from the visitor centre here in Taunton. Stop by & pick up...

April 2015

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  This summer at the Tacchi Morris Arts Centre13-04-2015

  From three-smash hit musicals, to the complete works of Shakespeare, from the comedic talent of Gary Delaney to mesmerising puppetry for...

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  Taunton Town FC reappoint Leigh Robinson as first team manager10-04-2015

  The club are delighted to announce the reappointment of Leigh Robinson as first team manager for the 2015-16 season. Leigh was appointed in June...

March 2015

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  Shout it out…The Whisper is coming to town23-03-2015

  THE word is out… The Whisper is coming back to Taunton and now the search is on for two women who are the subject of the sculpture that is...

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  A new platform that needs your ideas23-03-2015

  A new platform has been installed at Castle Green in Taunton – and now it’s up to the community to come up with great ways to make...

February 2015

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  First turf cut at new pool site19-02-2015

  An historic milestone is being marked to herald the start of work on a brand new swimming pool and spa in Taunton Deane.

  The pool at...

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  The New Issue of What's On Somerset is out now!17-02-2015

  Pick up the Spring edition of What's On Somerset now to find out everything you need to know for all things Taunton this Spring: http://bit...

January 2015

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  Pop-up Opera are back for more fun, frivolity and fantastic singing at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre28-01-2015

  Following on from their incredibly successful performance of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte in September, Pop-up Opera return to Tacchi-Morris Arts...

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  New lease of life for Market House28-01-2015

  THE iconic Market House building in the heart of Taunton is about to get a new lease of life thanks to Taunton Deane Borough Council.

  The...

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  The Alfred Jewel Returns to Somerset16-01-2015

  The Alfred Jewel, one of the most celebrated treasures from Anglo-Saxon England, is returning to Somerset for the first time in nearly 300 years...

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  The Tacchi Morris New Year Brochure06-01-2015

  From comedy with the fabulous, and rather naughty, Shappi Khorsandi, to magical children’s shows: POP and The Feather Catcher; from...

December 2014

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  Somerset To Host Major International Matches18-12-2014

  Somerset County Cricket Club (Somerset CCC) have revealed that Taunton will soon be hosting major international cricket.

  During the summer of...

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  Saturday “Free after 3” is back!15-12-2014

  THE popular Free after 3 parking initiative in Taunton’s main shopper car parks returns on Saturday afternoons this month.

  Taunton...

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  Taunton: Streets ahead01-12-2014

  Renowned poet Ian McMillan has immortalised in verse two Taunton streets that have been named the best in the UK.

  McMillan, known for his...

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  A358 funding01-12-2014

  THE Government’s announcement that it is to invest in vital improvements to the A358 between Taunton and the A303 near Ilminster is being...

November 2014

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  Free parking after 2pm on Small Business Saturday26-11-2014

  FREE parking will be on offer in Taunton before Christmas in a bid to help traders – particularly the smaller independent shops – make...

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  Wardens to patrol Taunton streets26-11-2014

  A PILOT street patrol scheme is due to takes to the pavements in Taunton to step up reassurance for shoppers and visitors in the run-up to...

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  Flying the Green Flags13-11-2014

  GREEN Flags will be raised in Taunton Deane’s parks and open spaces soon to mark the award recognising their high standards.

  The...

August 2014

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  Launch of the Visit Taunton website01-08-2014

  The brand new official tourism website for Taunton Deane went live today, built in partnership by Taunton Deane District Council and Visit...

July 2014

• Green Flags to Fly Again29-07-2014

  There’s never been a better reason to love Taunton Deane’s amazing parks with four winning coveted Green Flag awards at the start of...