Armed Police Respond to Firearm Alert on Taunton Estate Tuesday, January 13, 2026 taunton avon somerset police armed firearms halcon estate operation deployment Armed officers were dispatched to the Halcon estate in Taunton early Monday morning following a report of a suspected firearm at a local property. Avon and Somerset Police received the tip-off at 7:15 a.m. on January 12 and … Read More
Beloved Family Dog Lost in Devastating Taunton House Fire Tuesday, January 13, 2026 fire taunton housefire loss dog family fundraiser damage rescue tragedy A tragic house fire in Taunton has left a family grieving the loss of their beloved dog and trying to recover from extensive damage to their home. The blaze erupted on Friday, January 9, at approximately 4:54 pm in a … Read More
Major Developments Set to Transform Taunton’s Largest Housing Site in 2026 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 orchardgrove taunton housing development infrastructure affordablehousing phosphates community planning somerset Taunton’s largest development, Orchard Grove, is poised for significant growth and transformation over the next year. Located between the A38 Wellington Road in Comeytrowe and Honiton Road in Trull, this expansive site is set … Read More
Major Developments and New Homes Set to Transform Taunton’s Largest Site in 2026 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing development infrastructure affordablehousing phosphates community somerset construction Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove, is poised for significant transformation over the next 12 months as hundreds of new homes and vital community facilities move closer to completion. Situated between the A38 … Read More
Woman Seriously Injured in Two-Car Collision Near Taunton Sunday, January 4, 2026 taunton thornfalcon accident a358 collision emergency injuries rescue police traffic A woman has been hospitalized with potentially life-altering injuries following a two-car collision near Thornfalcon, just outside Taunton. The accident occurred on the A358 shortly before 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 4. … Read More
Woman Critically Injured in Two-Car Collision Near Taunton Sunday, January 4, 2026 taunton thornfalcon accident a358 emergency collision firefighters paramedics injuries police A woman has been hospitalized with potentially life-changing injuries following a two-car collision on the A358 near Thornfalcon, just outside Taunton. The accident occurred shortly before 1 pm on Sunday, January 4. Emergency … Read More