October 2015
Two people rescued from lift in Taunton
Two fire appliances from Taunton were mobilised following reports of two persons stuck within a lift cage on Osborne Way, Taunton at 15:20 this afternoon (Saturday). Upon arrival crews confirmed, two persons were within the lift cage, and got to work […]
Beware of doorstep criminals ‘heartlessly targeting vulnerable people’
Avon and Somerset Police are asking people to be on the alert as a number of doorstep crime offences have been reported across the Avon and Somerset policing area. This month (October) police have had […]
Bath Place currently third in Great British High Street Awards voting
There’s just two weeks left to vote for Bath Place in this year’s Great British High Street Awards and Taunton’s oldest shopping street is currently in third place. The Great British High Street, an annual competition, aims […]
Letters burnt in post box fire in Taunton
One fire appliance from Taunton was sent to the above location following reports of smoke coming from a post box on Ladymead Road, Taunton at 14:40 this afternoon (Thursday). Crews used one CO2 fire extinguisher and one […]
Tremendously brave Taunton carers save man stabbed in chest
Ahlana Bisgrove and Alice Hartland have been recognised for their tremendous bravery whilst on duty at Kilkenny Extra Care Housing Scheme. Ahlana responded to a call from a tenant back in July and when entering the flat, Ahlana […]
Missing teenager Sascha Gallichan found safe and well
Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that missing teenager Sascha Gallichan has been found safe and well. Sascha, aged 15 was last seen on Sunday (25 October) and police issued appeals for the public’s support and help. […]
Dozens recognised at Chairman’s Awards ‘community spirit is alive and well’
From First Aiders to flood volunteers, litter pickers to parish councillors, dozens of community heroes have been recognised by Somerset County Council’s Chairman. Councillor Christine Lawrence presented 54 Chairman’s Awards for services to the county’s […]
Missing Sascha Gallichan (15) may be in Taunton ‘with a male of a similar age’
Avon and Somerset Police are continuing to appeal for help finding a missing teenager. Sascha Gallichan, 15, was last seen at approximately 11.30am on Sunday (25/09). She was last seen in Bath but police believe she […]
The One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge set to pedal into Taunton
The One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge will be making a stop in Taunton this year. The challenge will see presenter Matt Baker cycle alongside six young riders 470 miles from Land’s End to the East End […]