M5 Traffic Builds Following Rush-Hour Crash Near Taunton Friday, November 28, 2025 m5 traffic taunton crash delays rushhour accident queues transport roadsafety A crash during rush hour on the M5 near Taunton has caused significant traffic delays. Motorists experienced slow-moving queues as emergency services attended the scene and cleared the incident. Authorities advise drivers to …
Planned Solar Farm on Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Scaled Back After Community Feedback Friday, November 28, 2025 solar bridgwater taunton canal solarfarm floodrisk community energy somerset landscaping A proposed solar farm on the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal has been scaled back following input from local residents and environmental concerns. IBV Fordgate Solar Ltd. initially applied in late August to develop a … Read More
New A38 ‘Park and Bus’ Facility Set to Open Before Christmas Friday, November 28, 2025 taunton orchardgrove parkandbus somersetcouncil a38 publictransport housingdevelopment transportation community infrastructure sport Taunton’s highly anticipated ‘park and bus’ facility along the A38 is slated to open by Christmas, according to a key local councillor. This new transport hub forms a crucial part of the Orchard Grove development—a major … Read More
Police Urge Public to Help Find Missing 13-Year-Old Girl Ava Friday, November 28, 2025 missing police avon somerset ava bradford-on-tone taunton teen search public Avon and Somerset Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old girl named Ava. She was last seen around 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, in Bradford-on-Tone and is believed to have been walking … Read More
Popular Somerset Festival Faces Possible Cancellation Due to Booking Conflict Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset festival music vivarypark booking cancellation liveinsomerset taunton events august The future of Live in Somerset, a beloved summer music festival held annually at Vivary Park in Taunton, is uncertain following a booking conflict caused by a clerical error. This unforeseen issue has left the venue … Read More
Police Arrest Two Teens Following Serious Assault in Taunton Tuesday, November 25, 2025 taunton assault police arrests forensics cctv investigation injuries community crime Two teenagers have been arrested after a boy sustained potentially life-changing injuries in a serious assault in Taunton. The attack occurred on Monday, November 24, around 5:50 pm in Priorswood Place. Emergency services … Read More