Taunton2 days agoMilitary kit still failing women, troops sayServicewomen still face shortages of properly fitting kit, five years after a landmark report.2 days ago2 days agoCompany plans to run battery-powered trainsThe co-operative says it wants to establish charging hubs at railway stations for trains and buses.2 days ago4 days agoKayaker left shaken after 'threats' from teenagersDarren Evans says the incident was the most frightening in his 40 years on the water.4 days ago4 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.4 days ago4 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.4 days ago7 days agoFirefighters leave scene of huge woodchip blazeInvestigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. 7 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 2026...
