M5 Traffic Clears Following Crash Near Taunton Saturday, January 31, 2026 m5 taunton traffic crash accident motorway transport emergency travel delays Traffic on the M5 near Taunton has returned to normal after an earlier crash caused significant delays. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, ensuring the scene was cleared quickly and safely. Drivers can now …
Somerset Council Rushes to Approve 208 New Homes in Taunton Amid Phosphate Regulation Deadline Thursday, January 29, 2026 somerset taunton orchardgrove housing phosphates development planning ramsar infrastructure regulations Somerset Council is in a critical race against time to approve plans for 208 new homes at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove, before new phosphate mitigation regulations come into force. Located between the A38 … Read More
Somerset Council Races to Approve 208 New Homes at Taunton’s Largest Development Thursday, January 29, 2026 somerset taunton orchardgrove housing phosphates ramsar development planning infrastructure environment Somerset Council is under intense pressure to approve plans for 208 new homes in Taunton’s largest housing development before stricter phosphate mitigation rules take effect under the government’s Planning and Infrastructure … Read More
Storm Chandra Floods Taunton Rugby Club, Causing £19,000 in Damages Wednesday, January 28, 2026 flooding rugby taunton stormchandra community fundraiser damage somerset sports recovery sport Taunton Rugby Club has been devastated by severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra, leaving the entire pitch and clubhouse underwater. The storm, which struck on 27 January 2026, resulted in an estimated £19,000 in damages and … Read More
Storm Chandra Floods Taunton Rugby Club, Causing Nearly £19,000 in Damages Wednesday, January 28, 2026 taunton rugby flooding stormchandra community fundraiser damage weather recovery somerset sport Taunton Rugby Club has suffered extensive damage following severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra, prompting an urgent appeal for community support. The floodwaters completely submerged the club’s pitch and key facilities, … Read More
Man Arrested Following Three-Car Collision in Taunton Wednesday, January 28, 2026 taunton crash arrest drinkdriving police collision wickesroundabout bmw citroen investigation A man was taken into custody after a three-car collision occurred on Saturday evening in Taunton. The incident happened at approximately 7:15 pm on January 24 at the Wickes Roundabout, a key junction linking the A38, A358, … Read More