Taunton12 hrs agoCampaign to stop drivers 'racing' through chicanesMore than 5,000 people sign a petition to cut the speed limit on a road described as a "race track".12 hrs agoSomerset3 days agoTrail hunting being used as 'smokescreen'The national policing lead on fox hunting crime believes many hunts are routinely flouting the ban.3 days agoSomerset12 Feb 2025Council cuts 555 staff to help plug £66m deficitThere are no plans to stop services but the council said it would "prioritise resources".12 Feb 2025Somerset11 Feb 2025Cash-strapped council halts sale of car parkSomerset Council have reversed a decision to close the popular High Street car park.11 Feb 2025Somerset10 Feb 2025Campaigners back bus service improvement plans A county council says it wants to spend new government funding on a package of improvements.10 Feb 2025Somerset9 Feb 2025Somerset in Pictures: Racing, alpacas and musicOur weekly round-up of images from across the county includes sport, music and medicine.9 Feb 2025Somerset6 Feb 2025New operating table to boost robotic surgeryExperts estimate the new table will save about an hour per day of the team's time.6 Feb 2025Somerset3 Feb 2025Railway closure due to bridge repairsTrains running between Bristol and Taunton through Bridgwater will be affected until Saturday.3 Feb 2025England2 Feb 2025Taunton woman is longest-serving KFC workerPauline Richards, 74, known as "Mrs Chicken" has worked at the East Street branch for 47 years.2 Feb 2025Somerset