Direct Bus Link Between Taunton and West Somerset Railway to End After Two Decades Monday, July 21, 2025 taunton westsomersetrailway firstgroup busservice publictransport bishop'slydeard somerset transportreliability accessibility bustimetable sport After serving passengers for 20 years, the direct bus link connecting Taunton and the West Somerset Railway (WSR) is set to be discontinued due to persistently low ridership. The 28 bus route, which travels from Taunton to … Read More
Taunton Woman and World's Longest-Serving KFC Employee Passes Away Sunday, July 20, 2025 kfc taunton tribute dedication community longevity legacy employee service humor The town of Taunton is mourning the loss of Pauline Richards, who held the remarkable title of the world’s longest-serving KFC employee. Pauline began her journey with the fast-food giant in 1978, initially joining as a … Read More
Securing the Future of Taunton’s Southern Green Wedge Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton greenwedge somerset planning housing conservation localplan cycling footpaths urbansprawl A crucial green wedge shielding Taunton from encroaching development at its southern edge may soon have its future firmly secured as part of Somerset’s forthcoming Local Plan. The existing Taunton Deane Core Strategy, … Read More
Independent Taunton Urges Community Support to Revive the Town Centre Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton highstreet independent business closure economy towncouncil promotion pedestrianisation community A Taunton businesswoman has issued an urgent call to support independent shops amid a wave of closures impacting the town this year. Susie, co-owner of the local gift shop Rocket and Bird, shared her concerns with over 6,200 … Read More
Independent Taunton Businesswoman Urges Support to Revive the Town Centre Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton independent highstreet smallbusiness towncentre retail pedestrianisation promotion community council Susie, co-owner of local gift shop Rocket and Bird, has issued a heartfelt plea to the community to support independent businesses in Taunton. Over the past six months, several beloved local shops and venues—including sweet … Read More
Smash Padel to Launch Taunton’s First Covered Padel Courts Friday, July 18, 2025 padel taunton smashpadel queenscollege sports coaching community grassroots courts development sport Taunton is set to become a key destination for padel lovers with an exciting new partnership between Queen’s College and Smash Padel. The collaboration will bring six state-of-the-art covered padel courts to the school’s … Read More