‘Hero’ Taunton Lorry Driver Blocks Road to Save Woman Clinging to Bridge Thursday, February 26, 2026 taunton heroism rescue bridge lorry compassion police traffic safety community A lorry driver in Taunton joined other courageous motorists in a heroic effort to help a distressed woman perched on a bridge along the Toneway. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that one person was safely rescued from the … Read More
'Best club in the world' - James Rew signs new Somerset CCC contract Thursday, February 26, 2026 jamesrew somerset cricket wicketkeeper countychampionship englandlions contractextension taunton whiteballcricket professionalcricketer sport James Rew has reaffirmed his dedication to Somerset County Cricket Club, signing a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2029. The talented 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, previously contracted … Read More
New Solar Farm Near Taunton Set to Power Thousands by Late 2027 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 solar renewable energy taunton somerset uniper sustainability climate construction agriculture A groundbreaking solar farm project near Taunton is poised to become operational by late 2027, promising clean energy for up to 10,500 homes across Somerset. Novus Renewable Services Ltd. secured planning approval from … Read More
Two Somerset Fire Stations to Undergo Major Refurbishment as Part of Significant Investment Monday, February 23, 2026 somerset firestations refurbishment investment fireservice infrastructure budget emergencyservices yeovil taunton Two critical fire stations in Somerset are set to receive extensive refurbishments as part of a significant investment in the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service’s infrastructure. This move follows the approval of the … Read More
125 Homes Proposed on Protected Taunton Green Wedge Amid Controversy Sunday, February 22, 2026 taunton greenwedge housing development planning affordablehousing trull landscape community somersetcouncil Plans to build up to 125 homes on a protected ‘green wedge’ near Taunton remain under consideration despite recent council opposition to boundary changes. The Taunton Deane Core Strategy, endorsed in 2012, … Read More
125 Homes Proposed for Protected Taunton ‘Green Wedge’ Despite Community Opposition Sunday, February 22, 2026 taunton housing greenwedge trull development planning affordablehousing community environment somersetcouncil Plans to build up to 125 homes on a protected green wedge near Taunton remain under consideration, despite recent council votes against altering the area’s protected status. The Taunton Deane Core Strategy, approved in … Read More