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Wilf the black fox was spotted on a road in Brean.

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Rare black fox spotted walking on Somerset country lane after escaping animal park

The service is having a successful month

The service is having a successful month

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Increased sales for West Somerset Railway’s service

Children celebrating in a street party in Taunton in 1945.

Children celebrating in a street party in Taunton in 1945.

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VE Day: Taunton celebrates after coming out of the war 'practically unscathed'

Driving instructors, hotel owners and medical practitioners shared their views on the congestion.

Driving instructors, hotel owners and medical practitioners shared their views on the congestion.

‘Welcome to gridlock Taunton’ – drivers' fury with town congestion in 2014

Jack Leach with headteacher Kerry Tonkin.

Jack Leach with headteacher Kerry Tonkin.

Somerset cricket star returns to school for inspiring Q&A

The owl needed a deep-clean.

The owl needed a deep-clean.

Somerset RSPCA centre cleans up tawny owl who fell into a slurry pit

Eyjafjallajökull erupting in 2010.

Eyjafjallajökull erupting in 2010.

Remembering when Taunton school pupils got stranded abroad due to a volcanic eruption

Bobby Charlton, looking back to 1989.

Bobby Charlton, looking back to 1989.

Remembering when World Cup winner Bobby Charlton toured Taunton

Tales from behind the bar: The modest war heroes who shaped our lives

It's been 112 years since the RMS Titanic crashed and claimed the lives of 1,500 people.

It's been 112 years since the RMS Titanic crashed and claimed the lives of 1,500 people.

Remembering the Somerset residents on board the Titanic when it sank 112 years ago

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

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‘I was a child of the 60s: what would Health and Safety folk make of it now?’

Workers at the UKHO during the Second World War.

Workers at the UKHO during the Second World War.

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1968, the year the UK Hydrographic Office officially moved to Taunton

Flickering candle

Flickering candle

Grief is a unique, personal and changeable experience that is beyond our control

Sonic was treated by the West Hatch team.

Sonic was treated by the West Hatch team.

Remembering when a paint-covered hedgehog called Sonic was found in Somerset garden

Taunton Town players and fans celebrate after confirmation came through that Taunton had wrapped up the title.

Taunton Town players and fans celebrate after confirmation came through that Taunton had wrapped up the title.

Taunton Town FC

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Champions! When Taunton Town wrapped up title with victory over Evesham United

George Osborne visited Sheppy's Cider after unveiling his Budget in 2015.

George Osborne visited Sheppy's Cider after unveiling his Budget in 2015.

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Chancellor's delight as he discovers cider company exports to China

The SW Sport Series: The ultimate rugby team from players in the South-West

Pete Waterman at the college.

Pete Waterman at the college.

Remembering when pop legend Pete Waterman visited a Somerset college

YOUR SONG: Elton John visits the County Ground in 2012.

YOUR SONG: Elton John visits the County Ground in 2012.

Elton John returns to Taunton and wows crowds at County Ground after six-year hiatus

The bus crashed into the house

The bus crashed into the house

Remembering the time a bus crashed into a family home in Taunton

Mr Heard took matters into his own hands.

Mr Heard took matters into his own hands.

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Remembering when Minehead's dog poo vigilante took matters into his own hands

A Google Street View car pictured in Taunton scanning the streets.

A Google Street View car pictured in Taunton scanning the streets.

Looking back: Taunton residents fume at Google Street View 'infringing human rights'

Rod Stewart put on a fabulous show at the County Ground in Taunton a decade ago.

Rod Stewart put on a fabulous show at the County Ground in Taunton a decade ago.

Rod Stewart entertains Taunton as ‘fabulous’ night of music raises £150k

Experts were unable to name the caterpillar species.

Experts were unable to name the caterpillar species.

Remember when Taunton was plagued by a caterpillar invasion?

Olympian James Cracknell with COACH's Dave Bullock and Ian Payne, as well as at-the-time prospective Taunton MP, Rebecca Pow, and local school pupils.

Olympian James Cracknell with COACH's Dave Bullock and Ian Payne, as well as at-the-time prospective Taunton MP, Rebecca Pow, and local school pupils.

Looking back: Olympic star rows River Tone for Taunton water sports centre

Cllr Justine Baker said the cliffs needed addressing as West Somerset prepared to welcome visitors in the Easter holidays.

Cllr Justine Baker said the cliffs needed addressing as West Somerset prepared to welcome visitors in the Easter holidays.

‘It’s just not safe’ – crumbling cliffs caused concern in West Somerset a decade ago

Thousands of people attended the event back in 2012 in Taunton town centre

Thousands of people attended the event back in 2012 in Taunton town centre

Looking back: Olympic Torch comes to Taunton

Passers-by help a motorist get going in the snow.

Passers-by help a motorist get going in the snow.

When the Beast from the East brought Somerset to a standstill six years ago

There will be thousands of old cards for sale.

There will be thousands of old cards for sale.

Somerset locals to take a deeper dive into one of the oldest hobbies in Britain

The Wurzels are known for using the Somerset dialect in their music.

The Wurzels are known for using the Somerset dialect in their music.

We look back at Somerset slang from 10 years ago - do you think it's changed?

A photo from the event held in 2010

A photo from the event held in 2010

Hundreds of runners join the Hestercombe Humdinger

The hotel is now closed.

The hotel is now closed.

Remembering when a brave passerby saved a hotel from burning down

Police vowed to tackle the issue.

Police vowed to tackle the issue.

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Somerset pedestrians get on their bikes about the dangers of pavement cyclists

Preparations are underway for the second auction

Preparations are underway for the second auction

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New Taunton auction house in race to expand before second sale

Who's that behind the mask? Or is it a character from a Cadbury advert? Picture: County Gazette

Who's that behind the mask? Or is it a character from a Cadbury advert? Picture: County Gazette

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Hundreds enter the first ever Hestercombe Humdinger race

When The Brewhouse closed.

When The Brewhouse closed.

Looking back to 2013 when theatre went into administration - thankfully it's now back

The loo in the Milverton phone kiosk

The loo in the Milverton phone kiosk

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Flash in the pan stunt sees loo dumped in phone kiosk

Sarah Biffen self portrait

Sarah Biffen self portrait

Find out about the stories and people of the Westcountry at museum talks

Limited edition Omega watch produced to mark Michael Schumacher joining Ferrari sold for £1,500. Picture: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Limited edition Omega watch produced to mark Michael Schumacher joining Ferrari sold for £1,500. Picture: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Omega watch connected to Michael Schumacher sells for £1,500

Grateful revellers watchd over by the Street Pastors

Grateful revellers watchd over by the Street Pastors

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Taunton Street Pastors brave snow to check young people out on the town are safe

Bridge Street in 1909

Bridge Street in 1909

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Historic pictures of very different times in Taunton

Olly Murs with Aiden and inset the charity shop in Taunton. Picture: County Gazette

Olly Murs with Aiden and inset the charity shop in Taunton. Picture: County Gazette

Singer Olly Murs and other celebs donate 'clobber' to new charity shop

David Osborne made the comments in 2015

David Osborne made the comments in 2015

'Drunken consent isn't rape' - local lawyer's blog sparks outrage

The former Thales premises. Picture: County Gazette

The former Thales premises. Picture: County Gazette

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Beginning of the end - when Taunton firm shed 142 jobs

The Steiff bulldog. Picture: GTH

The Steiff bulldog. Picture: GTH

Would you pay £260 for this bulldog toy? Someone did at a recent sale

Prince Charles travelled in a boat. Picture: County Gazette

Prince Charles travelled in a boat. Picture: County Gazette

The future King Charles sees first hand the devastating Somerset Levels floods

When the bulldozers moved in to demolish the old Lidl store. Picture: County Gazette

When the bulldozers moved in to demolish the old Lidl store. Picture: County Gazette

Remember when Lidl demolished its Taunton store and relocated near to Tesco

Taunton Cider barrel race, often a precursor to the town's carnival procession

Taunton Cider barrel race, often a precursor to the town's carnival procession

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Cider barrel racing and other Somerset customers feature in book

Eileen Burke and her garden fork with PC Jon O'Connor. Picture: County Gazette

Eileen Burke and her garden fork with PC Jon O'Connor. Picture: County Gazette

Diminutive disabled woman keeps strapping burglar at bay - with a garden fork

Police called to the robbery in St James Street in January 2006. Picture: County Gazette

Police called to the robbery in St James Street in January 2006. Picture: County Gazette

Vicious attack on owner of Taunton jewellers in £50,000 raid

. Picture: County Gazette

. Picture: County Gazette

When the bulldozers moved in on Somerset's cricket ground

Auctioneers, past and present, gather at Taunton Market to share a host of memories from past event. Picture: County Gazette

Auctioneers, past and present, gather at Taunton Market to share a host of memories from past event. Picture: County Gazette

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The day Taunton Livestock Market closed, ending 1,000 years of history

Siobhan and Iain MacGregor with Bracken in their fire-damaged home. Picture: County Gazette

Siobhan and Iain MacGregor with Bracken in their fire-damaged home. Picture: County Gazette

Couple rush back into their home to rescue puppy that started a bedroom blaze

County Hall pictured back in January 2012. Picture: County Gazette

County Hall pictured back in January 2012. Picture: County Gazette

Local government

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Financial crisis at County Hall? It's nothing new