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Taunton fire crew called to caravan fire

17th June 2018 0

One fire appliance from Taunton was mobilised following a report from a member of public stating there was a caravan on fire in Anders Lane, Otterford at 19:28 this evening (Sunday). On arrival, crews confirmed that […]

Diverted Giving Making a Difference

17th June 2018 0

Businesses are being urged to support the Diverted Giving scheme set up by Taunton Deane Borough Council with the Avon and Somerset Police to help homeless people. The Council has a collection box at the […]

Major resurfacing on East Reach

16th June 2018 0

Major resurfacing is planned on one of the main routes into Taunton on Monday 18 June. Sections of the A38 East Reach are showing signs of significant deterioration and will be resurfaced as part of Somerset County Council’s […]

Musgrove‘s state-of-the-art radiotherapy CT scanner officially opens

15th June 2018 0

A brand new £500,000 state-of-the-art radiotherapy CT scanner was officially opened at Musgrove Park Hospital yesterday (Thursday 14 June) by the Mayor of Taunton, Catherine Herbert. The scanner is a vital piece of equipment which […]

Taunton fire crew rescue male trapped in wheelchair

15th June 2018 0

One fire appliance from Taunton was mobilised following a call reporting a male trapped in a wheelchair on Dorchester Road in Taunton at 16:47 this afternoon (Friday). On arrival, the officer in charge confirmed one […]

Multi-million plans approved for new primary school and Selworthy School expansion in Taunton

15th June 2018 0

A new £7 million primary school and £9 million expansion to a special school are a step closer after plans were approved. Funded by Somerset County Council, they are part of the biggest school building […]

Occupants evacuated following gas leak in Taunton

15th June 2018 0

Two fire appliances and a environmental protection unit from Taunton were mobilised following a call from ambulance reporting a smell of gas within a property they were attending on Bagborough Road in Taunton at 03:39 this morning (Friday). Fire […]

UKTV Fantasy Homes By The Sea is back and looking for people to take part!

15th June 2018 0

Multi-award-winning network UKTV has commissioned a brand-new series of the hit show Fantasy Homes By The Sea (20×60’), with Michelle Ackerley taking on the hosting duties for its free-to-air channel Really. Making its long-awaited return, […]

Flypast and ceremony marks Taunton links to Royal Air Force

14th June 2018 0

A stunning flypast by an RAF A400 Atlas was the finale of celebrations in Taunton today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force and honour one the town’s most illustrious sons. Thanks […]

Libraries look at men’s mental health for Men’s Health Week

14th June 2018 0

Somerset Libraries and Public Health have partnered up to help improve men’s mental health in Somerset as part of Men’s Health Week (11-17 June). The Men’s Wellbeing Collection is an innovative collection of books and […]