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Read NOW about how maternity services in Taunton have changed the way they offer services to keep mums and babies safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Deaf Awareness Week sees free sign language classes launched for families in Taunton. Read the full story on THIS page.

Eleven of Somerset’s 16 recycling centres will reopen on Monday (11th May), but for essential visits only – in line with updated Government guidance. Read the full details on THIS page.

Pharmacies in and around Taunton will remain OPEN over the Bank Holiday Weekend. You can find your nearest pharmacy and the full rotas on THIS page.

Laura Magee, the landlady at The Anchor Inn in Hillfarrance has been in touch with Tone News to share the video that her 3 children made on Star Wars Day (May 4th).

Parents in Taunton are being urged to attend all regular vaccination appointments with their children. Read the reasons why on THIS page.

Taunton Vale Rotary Club continues to support local charities during these difficult times coping with the Coronavirus. The Club was recently able to use sponsorship money raised by walkers on the 2019 Moonraker challenge to support two excellent local charities!

Patients from across the South West Peninsula (Cornwall, Devon and Somerset) are being enrolled into the first clinical trial of potential COVID-19 treatments to take place in GP practices. Read the full story on THIS page.

A British Red Cross volunteer from Taunton has praised the charity for helping him in his struggle against the deadly coronavirus.

SWT plans to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) despite Coronavirus restrictions, and wants as many people as possible to join in the virtual commemorations by sharing stories, photos and videos on its social media platforms.