Massive Fire Consumes 200 Tonnes of Wood Near Taunton Thursday, July 16, 2026 fire taunton firefighters blaze wood emergency inferno smoke containment investigation A dramatic fire erupted near Taunton, engulfing approximately 200 tonnes of wood in a fierce blaze. Firefighters are currently on the scene, working tirelessly to contain and extinguish the fire. The intense flames and thick … Read More
Henlade Fire Live: Large Plume of Smoke as Blaze Near Taunton Expected to Burn for Hours Thursday, July 16, 2026 henlade taunton fire smoke devon somerset blaze emergency rescue containment A significant fire has broken out near Henlade, close to Taunton, with large amounts of smoke billowing into the sky. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are actively combating the blaze, which is expected to … Read More
‘Milestone’ for Taunton’s Newest Neighbourhood as Public Square Opens Thursday, July 16, 2026 taunton orchardgrove civicsquare community housing development publicspace somerset housingestate neighbourhood Taunton celebrated a significant moment on July 11 with the grand opening of its newest public space—the civic square at Orchard Grove. Situated on Egremont Road near the western entrance to the Orchard Grove housing estate, … Read More
Taunton Golfer Tom Sloman Thrilled to Qualify for The Open Wednesday, July 15, 2026 golf taunton sloman open qualification walkercup pickeridge championship professional royalbirkdale sport Tom Sloman, the talented golfer from Taunton, has earned a spot in this year’s prestigious Open Championship, held at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, starting tomorrow. At 29 years old, Tom is stepping onto the world … Read More
'Important Step' for Taunton's Massive New Neighbourhood Under Construction Tuesday, July 14, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing communityhub development planning infrastructure cycling somerset education Taunton’s largest new housing estate, Orchard Grove, is making significant strides toward becoming a fully functional community, with key developments already completed and plans underway to secure essential communal … Read More
'Important Step' Advances Taunton’s Largest New Neighbourhood Development Tuesday, July 14, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing communityhub infrastructure planning somerset development cycling education Significant progress has been made in establishing a community hub within Taunton’s largest new housing estate, Orchard Grove, thanks to a commitment from Taunton Town Council. Situated between the A38 Wellington Road in … Read More