Taunton’s Biggest Fireworks Night Seeks Volunteers to Make It Shine Wednesday, November 5, 2025 fireworks volunteering taunton hospice charity event community fundraising healthcare somerset St Margaret’s Hospice is calling on the community to join its brand-new Fireworks Night this November as volunteers. This exciting event promises a dazzling, music-synchronised fireworks display at Taunton Racecourse on … Read More
Suspect Charged After Moped Rides Into Man in Taunton Tuesday, November 4, 2025 taunton robbery moped assault ellisbangs kingstonroad avonsomersetpolice injury hospital crime An 18-year-old Taunton resident, Ellis Bangs, has appeared in court facing charges related to an incident where a moped was allegedly used to collide with a man in Taunton. The incident occurred on April 13 on Kingston Road, … Read More
Rail Revival Plans Gain Momentum as MP Engages with Minister on Somerset Line Reconnection Tuesday, November 4, 2025 somerset railway westsomersetrailway transportation infrastructure bishopslydeard taunton heritagerail publictransport railrevival sport Efforts to revive Somerset’s historic rail connections took an important step forward this week as Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, met with Rail Minister Lord Hendy to discuss plans to reconnect the West … Read More
Boarding Boost as Taunton School’s Major Expansion Rises Above Ground Monday, November 3, 2025 boarding expansion taunton construction school development facilities campus education architecture Taunton School, one of Somerset’s premier independent schools, is making significant strides with its ambitious expansion plan, as the new 140-bed boarding house begins to take shape above ground. Having completed the … Read More
Vehicle Crashes into Water-Filled Ditch in West Bagborough Friday, October 31, 2025 accident rescue firefighters water ditch westbagborough emergency vehicle taunton safety This afternoon, Friday, October 31, emergency services responded to a serious accident in West Bagborough, near Taunton, where a vehicle left the road and became submerged in a water-filled ditch. Multiple agencies, including … Read More
Chip-stealing Seagull Mural Breathes New Life into Taunton’s Independent Quarter Friday, October 31, 2025 mural seagull taunton community streetart independent chipshop publicart localbusiness revitalization A cheeky mural featuring a seagull snatching chips has become the talk of Taunton’s town centre, injecting character and charm into the independent shopping quarter. This vibrant artwork, the final installment in a … Read More