Council to Replace Inadequate Bollards After Months of Expense Monday, February 9, 2026 bollards taunton council parks accessibility illegalencampments publicsafety infrastructure budget community Taunton Town Council is facing significant extra costs after discovering that dozens of newly installed removable bollards are too short to meet safety and accessibility standards. These bollards were intended to block … Read More
Car-Free Route Linking Taunton and Wellington Set to Begin Construction by 2028 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 greenway cycling walking somerset infrastructure taunton wellington activetravel funding community A new car-free route connecting Taunton and Wellington, two of Somerset’s largest towns, is poised to begin construction by 2028, pending sufficient funding. The ambitious project aims to provide pedestrians and cyclists with … Read More
Two People Hospitalized Following M5 Crash Near Taunton Monday, February 2, 2026 m5 crash taunton hospital accident emergency traffic collision transport injury A crash on the M5 motorway near Taunton has led to two individuals being taken to the hospital. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, which caused significant disruption to traffic in the area. Authorities …
Two Hospitalized Following M5 Crash Near Taunton Monday, February 2, 2026 m5 crash taunton hospital accident emergency traffic collision transport investigation A crash on the M5 motorway near Taunton has resulted in two people being taken to the hospital. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, which caused temporary disruption to traffic. Authorities are currently …
Somerset School Closes Due to Power Outage Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset schoolclosure poweroutage nationalgrid electricity engineers taunton repairs undergroundcables bishopslydeard A power outage has forced Bishops Lydeard Church School near Taunton, Somerset, to close for the entire day on Monday, February 2. National Grid is conducting urgent repairs on underground power cables, which has impacted … Read More
M5 Traffic Clears After Crash Near Taunton Saturday, January 31, 2026 m5 taunton traffic accident collision motorway road safety trafficupdate emergency Traffic on the M5 near Taunton has resumed its usual pace after a crash caused significant delays earlier today. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, ensuring safety and clearing the scene efficiently. …