Somerset Town Defies Trends with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton somerset footfall businessgrowth retail independentshops entrepreneurship economy localbusinesses investment Taunton is experiencing a refreshing surge in activity, defying national trends with increasing footfall and a wave of new businesses enriching Somerset’s economy. Recent data reveals that Taunton’s weekly footfall has risen … Read More
Queen’s and Smash Padel Secure Approval for Major Padel Courts Development Friday, October 10, 2025 padel sports queen’s smashpadel somerset taunton construction community sustainability education sport A significant new sports venture is taking shape in Somerset as Queen’s School, in partnership with Smash Padel, has received full planning permission for an ambitious padel tennis project. The green light enables the … Read More
Historic Taunton Pub The Winchester to Reopen with a Nod to Its Past Thursday, October 9, 2025 taunton winchester pub reopening historic ambertaverns castlegreen mackenzies hospitality heritage An iconic Taunton pub is set to reopen, proudly reclaiming its original name and heritage. Located on Castle Green, the venue will once again be known as The Winchester, a name steeped in local history. Originally called The … Read More
Renewed Calls for Henlade Bypass as Taunton Traffic Congestion Persists Wednesday, October 8, 2025 henlade bypass taunton traffic airquality somerset pollution infrastructure congestion nationalhighways A Somerset councillor has reinvigorated demands for a bypass near Taunton following recent improvements in local air quality, highlighting that traffic congestion remains a pressing issue. The government has designated three … Read More
Renewed Calls for A358 Bypass as Taunton Traffic Congestion Persists Wednesday, October 8, 2025 somerset traffic bypass henlade taunton a358 airquality pollution infrastructure localgovernment A Somerset councillor has reignited the call for a bypass near Taunton amid ongoing traffic congestion, despite recent improvements in local air quality. Three areas in Somerset have been designated as air quality management … Read More
Hundreds of Homes in Taunton to Benefit from £6 Million Flood Defence Scheme Tuesday, October 7, 2025 flooding taunton somerset rivertone flooddefences climatechange regeneration environment protection infrastructure Somerset Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency, has announced a £6 million flood protection project aimed at safeguarding homes, businesses, and key infrastructure in Taunton. The scheme will bolster flood … Read More