Major Developments Set to Transform Taunton’s Largest Housing Site in 2026 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 orchardgrove taunton housing development infrastructure affordablehousing phosphates community planning somerset Taunton’s largest development, Orchard Grove, is poised for significant growth and transformation over the next year. Located between the A38 Wellington Road in Comeytrowe and Honiton Road in Trull, this expansive site is set … Read More
Major Developments and New Homes Set to Transform Taunton’s Largest Site in 2026 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing development infrastructure affordablehousing phosphates community somerset construction Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove, is poised for significant transformation over the next 12 months as hundreds of new homes and vital community facilities move closer to completion. Situated between the A38 … Read More
Woman Seriously Injured in Two-Car Collision Near Taunton Sunday, January 4, 2026 taunton thornfalcon accident a358 collision emergency injuries rescue police traffic A woman has been hospitalized with potentially life-altering injuries following a two-car collision near Thornfalcon, just outside Taunton. The accident occurred on the A358 shortly before 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 4. … Read More
Woman Critically Injured in Two-Car Collision Near Taunton Sunday, January 4, 2026 taunton thornfalcon accident a358 emergency collision firefighters paramedics injuries police A woman has been hospitalized with potentially life-changing injuries following a two-car collision on the A358 near Thornfalcon, just outside Taunton. The accident occurred shortly before 1 pm on Sunday, January 4. Emergency … Read More
Man Charged Following Drug Seizure in Somerset Saturday, January 3, 2026 glastonbury drugs cannabis drugcharge police somerset court criminalproperty avon taunton A man from Glastonbury has been charged after police conducted drug searches in Somerset earlier this week. Geraint Christopher, aged 58 and residing in Ridgeway Gardens, Glastonbury, faces two charges: possession of a Class … Read More
Characterful Village Between Taunton and Wellington Approves New Housing Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan housing somerset development community planning greenspaces localgovernance taunton The village of Oake, nestled between Taunton and Wellington, is set to have a stronger voice in local housing decisions following the approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. Located in the former Taunton Deane area, Oake sits … Read More