A-Road Near Taunton Reopens Following Crash Friday, February 27, 2026 taunton traffic crash accident a-road reopening delay roadsafety emergency transport A major A-road near Taunton has reopened after being temporarily closed due to a crash. The incident caused significant slowdowns, affecting traffic flow in the area for several hours. Emergency services responded promptly, …
‘Green wedge’ near Taunton protected as plans for 125 homes unanimously rejected Friday, February 27, 2026 greenwedge taunton trull housing development community planning environment flooding transport A cherished ‘green wedge’ near Taunton has been safeguarded after plans to build 125 homes were unanimously turned down by local councillors. This green wedge — part of a network identified in the Taunton Deane … Read More
‘Green Wedge’ Near Taunton Protected as 125-Home Development Plan Rejected Friday, February 27, 2026 greenwedge taunton development planning community environment housing trull flooding sustainability Plans to build 125 homes on a cherished ‘green wedge’ near Taunton have been decisively rejected, preserving a vital landscape that prevents urban sprawl between Taunton and neighboring villages. The Taunton Deane Core … Read More
‘Hero’ Taunton Lorry Driver Blocks Road to Save Woman Clinging to Bridge Thursday, February 26, 2026 taunton heroism rescue bridge lorry compassion police traffic safety community A lorry driver in Taunton joined other courageous motorists in a heroic effort to help a distressed woman perched on a bridge along the Toneway. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that one person was safely rescued from the … Read More
'Best club in the world' - James Rew signs new Somerset CCC contract Thursday, February 26, 2026 jamesrew somerset cricket wicketkeeper countychampionship englandlions contractextension taunton whiteballcricket professionalcricketer sport James Rew has reaffirmed his dedication to Somerset County Cricket Club, signing a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2029. The talented 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, previously contracted … Read More
New Solar Farm Near Taunton Set to Power Thousands by Late 2027 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 solar renewable energy taunton somerset uniper sustainability climate construction agriculture A groundbreaking solar farm project near Taunton is poised to become operational by late 2027, promising clean energy for up to 10,500 homes across Somerset. Novus Renewable Services Ltd. secured planning approval from … Read More