New Campsite Proposal Near M5 Faces Planning Hurdles Thursday, December 25, 2025 campsite planning appeal m5 taunton somerset development environment phosphates biodiversity The future of a proposed campsite near the M5 motorway between Taunton and Trull remains uncertain as the Planning Inspectorate prepares to decide on a new appeal slated for early next year. Anthony Ormerod initially sought … Read More
Early Christmas Gift: £370,000 Nursery Expansion Approved for Somerset Village Wednesday, December 24, 2025 bishopslydeard nursery education funding community housing taunton cil childcare development Residents of Bishops Lydeard, a rapidly growing village near Taunton, have received a welcome early Christmas gift. Local councillors have approved moving forward with a new £370,000 nursery development to meet rising demand … Read More
Woman Assaulted in Late-Night Incident in Taunton Tuesday, December 23, 2025 assault taunton police cctv investigation pinkhair woman attack eastreach avonsomerset A woman was violently punched in the face during an assault outside Chaucer Court in East Reach, Taunton, at approximately 11pm on Tuesday, September 23. The victim sustained a split lip and bruising but is currently … Read More
Police Seek Witness After Woman Assaulted in Taunton Tuesday, December 23, 2025 taunton assault police cctv witness investigation crime somerset victim attacker A woman was violently assaulted in Taunton late Tuesday evening, leaving her with a split lip and bruises. The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on September 23, outside Chaucer Court on East Reach. The victim has … Read More
Air Ambulance Touches Down at Taunton’s French Weir Park Following Medical Emergency Wednesday, December 17, 2025 taunton ambulance emergency police airambulance medical incident swasft frenchweirpark somerset An air ambulance landed at French Weir Park in Taunton today after a medical emergency prompted a rapid response from emergency services. At approximately 11:04 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, emergency crews received a call … Read More
Rush Hour Traffic Disrupted by Severe Car Fire on the M5 Friday, December 12, 2025 m5 fire traffic delay taunton fordfiesta accident emergency road safety Significant delays plagued the M5 this evening following a severe car fire between junctions 25 and 26 near Taunton. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to the incident, which was reported around … Read More