Long-Awaited Upgrades Announced for Somerset’s Troubled Bus Routes Tuesday, October 14, 2025 somerset bus transport firstbus publictransport mp rachelgilmour minehead taunton butlins sport Persistent issues with unreliable bus services in Somerset have sparked a series of promising reforms after local MP Rachel Gilmour secured crucial commitments from First Bus to improve public transport. Rachel Gilmour, MP … Read More
NHS Somerset Confirms No Plans for New Health Hub Near M5 at Taunton Monday, October 13, 2025 somerset nhs taunton healthcare development m5 blackbrook diagnostics healthhub alliancehealthcare Somerset’s health authorities have clarified that there are currently no plans to develop a new NHS health facility near the M5 motorway in Taunton. The Blackbrook Business Park, located by junction 25 of the M5, already … Read More
Police Arrest Made in Taunton Rape Investigation Sunday, October 12, 2025 taunton avonsomerset victoriapark rapeinvestigation arrest police crime victimsupport publicappeal crimestoppers A man was arrested on Monday evening in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged rape that occurred at Victoria Park in Taunton. Avon & Somerset Police launched the inquiry after members of the public … Read More
Save Our Hydropool Appeal Launched to Preserve Taunton’s Essential Therapy Pool Sunday, October 12, 2025 hydrotherapy fundraising taunton disability neurodiversity therapy community rehabilitation accessibility charity The vital hydrotherapy pool at Compass Wellbeing in Taunton, a lifeline for dozens of disabled children and adults each week, faces closure without urgent repairs costing £35,000. Since opening in 2017, this much-valued … Read More
Taunton's WinterFest Returns with Christmas Lights Switch-On in 2025 Sunday, October 12, 2025 winterfest taunton christmas lights festival 2025 family entertainment holiday celebration WinterFest is making a festive comeback in Taunton, with the much-anticipated Christmas Lights switch-on scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 2025. The event, which was cancelled last year due to severe weather threats from … 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