Taunton1 day agoKayaker left shaken after 'threats' from teenagersDarren Evans says the incident was the most frightening in his 40 years on the water.1 day ago2 days ago'Chaos' as three-month-long roadworks beginA one-way system will be in place for 12 weeks, diverting traffic from a major route.2 days ago2 days ago'Life-saver' homeless charity is awarded £50,000Taunton's Open Door, which has been running for 30 years, provides meals, laundry use and showers.2 days ago5 days agoFirefighters leave scene of huge woodchip blazeInvestigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. 5 days ago13 Jul 2026Wildfire risk warning after large hedgerow blazeA "significant" area of hedgerow, trees, grassland and an electricity pylon were on fire, crews say.13 Jul 202610 Jul 2026Frustration as towns miss out on culture prizeNo places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.10 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Man's 400-mile charity challenge in microcarWynford Jones is driving a Messerschmitt KR200 on a round trip from Taunton to Land's End.1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026'Most challenging' maternity ward propped up by polesThe Baroness Amos review into maternity care also found staff at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton experiencing "significant emotional distress". 1 Jul 202627 Jun 2026One woman's radio mission to beat Britain's litterRuth Major, 81, hopes to spread her campaign by appearing on all 39 BBC local radio stations.27 Jun 2026...
