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LGBTQ rainbow path in park painted over as police probe ‘wilful act of vandalism’

The LGBTQ path was covered in white paint three years after it was designed to make Taunton feel more inclusive

The Independent UK

Richards, Hick and Lara: how David Foot saw three of the greatest innings

A new book draws together writing from David Foot’s 50 years on the county circuit, with a 1985 day in Taunton the highlight

The Guardian - UK

‘This is just a Tory line – they don’t care about us’: Taunton’s voters refuse to buy into Sunak’s net zero U-turn

Many in the Somerset town refused to buy into the PM’s claims he dumped his net zero pledges to help struggling families

The Guardian - UK

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Cheteshwar Pujara hits another ton as Sussex trumps Somerset in high-scoring tie

TAUNTON: Cheteshwar Pujara's love affair with the English summer continued as he scored his second List A ton in three games to guide Sussex to a comfortable four-wicket victory over Somerset in an One Day Cup game.

The Times of India

Consolation 69-run win for England in final Women's Ashes ODI against Australia

Nat Sciver-Brunt hit another century as England claimed a Women’s Ashes series draw with a 69-run win over Australia under the DLS method in the third and final one-day international at Taunton.

The Hindu

Sciver-Brunt's hundred helps England end Women's Ashes all square

England emerged victorious against Australia by 69 runs in the third one-day international in a thrilling encounter at Taunton, levelling the multi-format Women's Ashes at 8-8.

The Times of India

England claim Women’s Ashes series draw after fresh heroics from Nat Sciver-Brunt

Nat Sciver-Brunt was the hero again as England claimed a Women’s Ashes series draw with a 69-run win over Australia on the DLS method in the final ODI in Taunton.

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Nottingham attack victim Barnaby Webber’s mother delivers poignant eulogy

Emma Webber told 600 mourners in Taunton that despite the darkness her family currently feels ‘one day the dawn will break for us again’.

The Independent UK

Hundreds attend funeral of Nottingham attacks victim Barnaby Webber

Tributes paid to teenager’s ‘swirl of laughter and kindness’ during emotional send-off in Taunton

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds gather for funeral of Nottingham attack victim

The funeral of 19-year-old Barnaby Webber took place in Taunton, Somerset.

The Independent UK

Funeral takes place of Nottingham victim Barnaby Webber

Family and friends will gather in Taunton, Somerset to pay their respects to Barnaby Webber, 19, who died after being attacked on June 1.

The Independent UK

England continue stunning Ashes fightback to level series with ODI win

There are remaining ODI games in Southampton and Taunton.

The Independent UK

County cricket: Dan Lawrence lights up Blackpool with century – as it happened

The Essex batter hit a timely 135 to send a message to England selectors, while Durham continued their march towards promotion

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Rew and Yates hit double centuries as English young guns fire

There were runs all over the country as some of England’s potential Test players of the future made hay and smashed glass

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This UK man vowed to play ukulele again for the NHS hospital staff who helped save his fingers after a horrific accident – now he's fulfilled his promise

Mike Aherne from Taunton in Somerset visited a Bristol hospital with his ukelele orchestra

Birmingham Post

Somerset housebuilder secures nearly £6m funding for regeneration project

Acorn Homes will use the money for the development of 44 new apartments in Taunton

Daily Mirror

Passengers 'stranded' 100 miles from home after boat trip ends

Brits had enjoyed an excursion on the paddle steamer Waverley from Penarth, in Wales, to Minehead but a "miscommunication" led to dozens of them being stranded with no way home

Wales Online

Scores of Welsh passengers say they were left stranded in Somerset after paddle-steamer trip

Passengers were dropped off in Minehead by the paddle steamer Waverley and claim they were left stranded there

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Birmingham Post

More than 300 Somerset homes could be built near Taunton after land deal secured

Housebuilder Crest Nicholson has bought the site in the village of Norton Fitzwarren

Birmingham Post

Taunton's Berrys Coaches partners with FixBus to offer new routes to northern cities

Alongside FlixBus work, Berrys' portfolio includes day tours, coach hire and a superfast service to London from Somerset and Wiltshire

Birmingham Post

Somerset manufacturer Sterling Services appoints administrator with loss of more than 40 jobs

The Taunton-based firm specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural precast facades

Daily Mirror

Family of couple murdered in home by ex-commando launch bid to overturn appeal win

Collin Reeves brutally stabbed neighbours Stephen and Jennifer Chapple to death at their home in Taunton, Somerset, while their children were asleep upstairs

Daily Mirror

Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Thursday's four meetings, including Taunton Nap

Newsboy expects his nap, Apple Rock, to win at Taunton and also fancies Bascinet to score at Wolverhampton and complete his Daily Double

The Independent UK

Ex-soldier who murdered neighbours has minimum term cut by appeal judges

Afghan veteran Collin Reeves knifed Stephen and Jennifer Chapple six times each at their home in Norton Fitzwarren, near Taunton, Somerset.

Daily Mirror

Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Monday’s two UK meetings, including Taunton Nap

Newsboy expects his nap, Ioupy Collonges, to win at Taunton and also fancies Doctor Ken to score on the same card and complete his Daily Double

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