LIVE: Multiple Arrests After Armed Police Stand-Off in Taunton Friday, September 26, 2025 taunton arrests police standoff armed eyewitness safety lawenforcement incident operation Multiple arrests have been made following an armed police stand-off in Taunton. Eyewitnesses on the scene reported seeing numerous officers involved, indicating a significant police operation. Authorities remain tight-lipped …
Armed Police Respond to Incident in Taunton, Man Arrested Wednesday, September 24, 2025 taunton armed police arrest affray eastreach incident evacuation vulnerable custody Armed police were dispatched to a residential street in Taunton on Wednesday morning, September 24, responding to reports of an aggressive individual possibly armed at a property on East Reach. At around 10 a.m., officers … Read More
Taunton School’s New Director Infuses Passion and Vision into Commercial Ventures Tuesday, September 23, 2025 taunton education leadership commercial community enterprises schools growth pastoral finance Taunton School has welcomed Alex Kemp as its new Director of Commercial Enterprises, marking a strategic appointment that blends deep educational experience with dynamic business acumen. With over sixteen years working at … Read More
Somerset Fall Short as Hampshire Secure Draw to End County Championship Title Hopes Thursday, September 18, 2025 somerset hampshire countychampionship archievaughan nickgubbins jackleach taunton cricket draw jasonkerr sport Archie Vaughan delivered a career-best bowling performance with six wickets for 96 runs, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory for Somerset as Hampshire held firm for a draw in their County Championship Division One clash … Read More
Flats Plans for Taunton Riverside Site Officially Abandoned Thursday, September 18, 2025 taunton riverside acornhomes flats development planning flooddefense urbanregeneration somerset construction Plans to construct up to 50 new flats on Taunton’s riverside have been officially abandoned, local developer Acorn Homes confirmed this week. The site, formerly occupied by the Poundstretcher store on Bridge Street (A3027), … Read More
I'm from France but now live in Taunton – here’s why this Somerset town is so special Tuesday, September 16, 2025 taunton somerset expat france culture nature food nationaltrust community travel Stéphane Jouin, originally from Saint-Nazaire in France’s Loire-Atlantique region, has made Taunton, Somerset his home for the past four years. Moving to the UK nine years ago for a role in the energy sector, Stéphane has … Read More