New Council Houses Open on Former Taunton Pub Site Wednesday, March 4, 2026 taunton housing council somerset development affordable construction environment sustainability community Taunton has welcomed a new wave of council housing on the site of the former Oxford Inn pub, which closed in 2018. Following the property’s acquisition by Somerset West and Taunton Council, plans were set in motion to … Read More
242 New Taunton Homes Approved Amid Controversy Over Spine Road Design Tuesday, March 3, 2026 taunton staplegrove housing development infrastructure planning flooding roadsafety community somerset The first phase of the significant Staplegrove urban extension in Taunton has received planning approval, with 242 new homes set to be built despite heated debate over the design of the new spine road. The development, now … Read More
'Kind and caring' man, 49, tragically dies after being pulled from water Saturday, February 28, 2026 kevin taunton tribute waterrescue police investigation family death kindness tragedy Tributes have poured in for Kevin Thorne, 49, a “kind and caring” man who passed away after being rescued from the water on Bridge Street in Taunton. Kevin was found in the water on Tuesday, December 9, and was … Read More
'Kind and Caring' Man, 49, Tragically Dies After Being Found in Water Saturday, February 28, 2026 tribute taunton kevinthorne tragedy police investigation family loss community support Tributes have poured in for Kevin Thorne, a 49-year-old man described as “kind and caring,” who tragically passed away after being found in the water on Bridge Street, Taunton. Kevin was discovered in the water on … Read More
Driver Hospitalized Following Crash on Taunton A-Road Friday, February 27, 2026 taunton accident collision emergency hospital traffic investigation roadclosure driversafety aroad A driver was taken to the hospital after a collision occurred on an A-road near Taunton. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, leading to a temporary closure of the road to manage the situation. The road has …
Driver Hospitalized Following Collision on A-Road Near Taunton Friday, February 27, 2026 taunton accident crash hospital aroad traffic emergency collision roadclosure transport A driver was taken to hospital after a collision on an A-road close to Taunton. The incident caused the road to close temporarily while emergency services attended the scene and conducted their investigation. Fortunately, the …