Final Affordable Homes Completed at Major Taunton Development Friday, April 24, 2026 affordable housing taunton summerfield abri sharedownership development homes s somerset community The final affordable homes at the prominent Killams Park housing estate in Taunton have officially been handed over, making them available to local residents. Developed by Taunton-based Summerfield Homes, the estate comprises … Read More
Use of Live Reindeer at Christmas Lights Switch-On Defended Amidst Protest Friday, December 5, 2025 reindeer christmas animalwelfare protest festivals s somerset domestication wildlife animalrights events A farm attraction in Wincanton has defended its decision to feature live reindeer at the recent Christmas lights switch-on, despite protests from animal rights campaigners. During last Friday’s event, two reindeer were … Read More
Somerset Town Defies the Odds with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton s somerset retail footfall businessgrowth entrepreneurs independentshops economy investment hospitality Taunton is bucking the national trend, showing promising signs of retail and economic vitality. Recent data reveals a 2.1% increase in weekly footfall in the town so far this year, significantly outperforming the UK average … Read More