Storm Chandra Floods Taunton Rugby Club, Causing £19,000 in Damages Wednesday, January 28, 2026 flooding rugby taunton stormchandra community fundraiser damage somerset sports recovery sport Taunton Rugby Club has been devastated by severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra, leaving the entire pitch and clubhouse underwater. The storm, which struck on 27 January 2026, resulted in an estimated £19,000 in damages and … Read More
Storm Chandra Floods Taunton Rugby Club, Causing Nearly £19,000 in Damages Wednesday, January 28, 2026 taunton rugby flooding stormchandra community fundraiser damage weather recovery somerset sport Taunton Rugby Club has suffered extensive damage following severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra, prompting an urgent appeal for community support. The floodwaters completely submerged the club’s pitch and key facilities, … Read More
Man Arrested Following Three-Car Collision in Taunton Wednesday, January 28, 2026 taunton crash arrest drinkdriving police collision wickesroundabout bmw citroen investigation A man was taken into custody after a three-car collision occurred on Saturday evening in Taunton. The incident happened at approximately 7:15 pm on January 24 at the Wickes Roundabout, a key junction linking the A38, A358, … Read More
Taunton’s ‘Park and Bus’ Facility Remains Closed Due to Minor Technical Issues Sunday, January 25, 2026 taunton orchardgrove busservices parkandbus somersetcouncil housingdevelopment publictransport infrastructure greenwave planning sport Taunton’s new ‘park and bus’ facility, designed to serve the large Orchard Grove housing development off the A38, remains closed due to minor technical issues delaying its handover. The Orchard Grove development, a major … Read More
Taunton’s New ‘Park and Bus’ Facility Remains Closed Amid Minor Delays Sunday, January 25, 2026 taunton orchardgrove parkandbus somersetcouncil housingdevelopment publictransport infrastructure busservices urbanplanning trafficmanagement sport Taunton’s newly constructed ‘park and bus’ facility, intended to serve the substantial Orchard Grove housing development along the A38, remains unopened due to minor technical delays. The Orchard Grove project, a … Read More
Decision on 400 Homes Near Taunton Deferred Amid ‘Green Wedge’ Review Friday, January 23, 2026 taunton housing development greenwedges trull planning infrastructure orchardgrove somerset environment A decision on the development of 400 new homes across three sites near Taunton has been postponed to allow for a comprehensive review of the town’s ‘green wedges’—protected landscape areas designed to preserve the environment … Read More