Vehicle ‘well alight’ in Taunton
One fire appliance from Taunton was mobilised to reports of a vehicle on fire in Lime Crescent in Taunton at 21:43 this evening (Thursday). The officer in charge confirmed one vehicle was well alight. The […]
December 2018
Taunton town centre repairs to start in new year
Major works to repair and improve pedestrian areas and pavements in Taunton town centre will take place in the new year. Somerset County Council and Taunton Deane Borough Council are jointly funding the scheme which […]
Yellow fog warning for Somerset
A yellow weather warning for fog is in place across South West England including Somerset today (Thursday) and tomorrow. The warning states: “Areas of fog are expected form quickly Thursday evening with areas of existing […]
Vehicles ‘well alight’ at car dealership in Taunton
One fire engine from Taunton was sent to a report of a vehicle on fire on a commercial car sales forecourt on Priorswood Road in Taunton at 03:21 this morning (Thursday). On arrival, crews confirmed […]
Fire in first floor flat in Bishops Lydeard
Three fire appliances from Taunton and Wiveliscombe were mobilised to a fire in a first floor flat in Darby Way in Bishops Lydeard at 18:05 this evening (Monday) following a call from the occupant saying […]
Watch Santa fly over Taunton on Christmas Eve
For the attention of all parents of young children. On 24th December, just before 07.30, you will be able to see Santa’s sleigh flying through the sky lasting about 3 minutes. Clouds allowing, the fly […]
Two males rescued from water in Taunton
Crews from Taunton and the specialist rescue team from Bridgwater were mobilised to reports of a male in the water near Bridge Street in Taunton at 23:36 last night (Friday). On arrival, crews discovered two […]
Driver dies following two-car collision on M5 between Wellington and Taunton
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M5 Northbound in Somerset. The two-car collision happened at about 02:15 on Friday 21 December between Junctions 26, Wellington and 25, […]
Plans to pedestrianise St James Street in Taunton paused
Plans to make St James Street more pedestrian friendly in the New Year have been paused to allow time for further consultation. Taunton Deane Borough Council had planned to implement the closure to traffic between […]
Musgrove million pound MRI target reached
Musgrove Park Hospital has been given the best Christmas present after the £1 million target for a third MRI scanner was reached this week. The community of Somerset has come together over the last year and a half to support this much needed MRI scanner, which is due to arrive […]