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Updated 14:43, 18 Jun 2026

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Top story: M5 Closed in Both Directions Following Police Incident

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TRAFFIC CHAOS

M5 Closed in Both Directions Following Police Incident

TEEN RAPE

Man Jailed 14 Years for Raping Teen in Caravan Horror – Judge Calls Offender ‘Wholly Warped’

HEARTBREAKING

Homeless Rapist Daniel Bee Jailed 14 Years After Teen Girl’s Brave Testimony

CHILLING ATTACK

Taunton Rapist Manoj Chinthathira Jailed for 12 Years After Horrific Victoria Park Attack

CHILD FREE HOLIDAY

Benefits Mum Sparks Outrage Asking Public to Fund Luxury Child-Free Holidays Abroad

PARK SEX PROBE

Taunton Rape Horror: Police Hunt Bearded Man After Victoria Park Attack

Minibuses Torched at Taunton Park & Ride – Police Urge Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

IOPC Investigates After 17-Year-Old Fatally Hit on M5 Near Taunton

Taunton Burglars Plead Guilty After Manor Road Break-In; Catleugh Also Charged with Assaulting Police Officer

Taunton Burglars Plead Guilty After Manor Road Break-In; Catleugh Also Charged with Assaulting Police Officer

Two Teen Knifemen Jailed for 2.5 Years After Brutal Taunton Stabbing

Taunton Concert Horror: Man Sexually Assaulted and Beaten – Police Launch Hunt for Hooded Suspect

TRAFFIC CHAOS M5 Closed in Both Directions Following Police Incident

TEEN RAPE Man Jailed 14 Years for Raping Teen in Caravan Horror – Judge Calls Offender ‘Wholly Warped’

HEARTBREAKING Homeless Rapist Daniel Bee Jailed 14 Years After Teen Girl’s Brave Testimony

CHILLING ATTACK Taunton Rapist Manoj Chinthathira Jailed for 12 Years After Horrific Victoria Park Attack

CHILD FREE HOLIDAY Benefits Mum Sparks Outrage Asking Public to Fund Luxury Child-Free Holidays Abroad

PARK SEX PROBE Taunton Rape Horror: Police Hunt Bearded Man After Victoria Park Attack

Minibuses Torched at Taunton Park & Ride – Police Urge Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

IOPC Investigates After 17-Year-Old Fatally Hit on M5 Near Taunton

Taunton Burglars Plead Guilty After Manor Road Break-In; Catleugh Also Charged with Assaulting Police Officer

Taunton Burglars Plead Guilty After Manor Road Break-In; Catleugh Also Charged with Assaulting Police Officer

Two Teen Knifemen Jailed for 2.5 Years After Brutal Taunton Stabbing

Taunton Concert Horror: Man Sexually Assaulted and Beaten – Police Launch Hunt for Hooded Suspect