Traffic Disrupted by Crash on A358 Near Taunton Thursday, August 21, 2025 a358 traffic accident taunton roadblock emergency delay collision transport incident A crash on the A358 near Taunton has caused significant traffic disruptions, with the road blocked in both directions. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, working to clear the scene and restore traffic …
Car Park in Taunton Closed Today Due to Safety Concerns Over Driver Behaviour Thursday, August 21, 2025 taunton carpark closure safety driverbehaviour maintenance somersetcouncil traffic resurfacing construction The Canon Street Car Park in Taunton will be fully closed today following reports of alarming driver behaviour amid ongoing maintenance and resurfacing work. Although the project began on Monday, August 18, with intentions to … Read More
Customer Assaulted in Taunton Convenience Store Wednesday, August 20, 2025 assault somerset taunton convenience police hospital arrest suspect victim crime A man in his 50s was assaulted inside a convenience store in Taunton, Somerset, on Monday, August 18. The assault occurred just before 9 p.m. at a shop on East Reach and involved two members of the public. Avon and Somerset … Read More
Urgent Repairs Needed as Taunton Crown Court Closure Nears Two Years Wednesday, August 20, 2025 taunton crowncourt repairs shirehall somerset ministryofjustice structuralissues justice gideonamos restoration Taunton Crown Court, housed within the historic Shire Hall on Upper High Street, Somerset, has been closed since September 2023 after contractors uncovered serious structural problems with the flooring. The Grade II listed … Read More
Funeral Procession for World's Longest-Serving KFC Employee to Pass by Her Beloved Restaurant Friday, August 15, 2025 funeral kfc taunton community tribute procession employee legacy hospitality remembrance The funeral procession of Pauline Richards, recognized as the world’s longest-serving KFC employee, will honor her remarkable legacy by passing the very restaurant where she devoted almost five decades of her life. … Read More
Push for New School and Health Hub at Taunton’s Largest Housing Estate Friday, August 15, 2025 orchardgrove taunton housing infrastructure education healthcare development phosphates somerset government Taunton’s MP, Gideon Amos, is advocating for the establishment of a secondary school and a new health hub on the Orchard Grove estate, the town’s largest housing development. Located on the western edge of Taunton, Somerset’s … Read More