A freight train crawls along the railway track through Old Sodbury, Wiltshire on the line between Bristol Parkway and Swindon, which has been heavily affected by flooding and caused major disruptions on the rail networks forcing Christmas travellers to take to the roads. (2012)

Go-op plans to operate return weekday and weekend services between several West Country towns.

New co-operatively owned trains to rival GWR in 2025 

The police watchdog is investigating the incident.

Teenage girl who died on motorway was fleeing police vehicle

The 17-year-old pedestrian died during an incident on the motorway in Somerset late on Monday night.

Motorway reopens after teen's death sparks 12-hour closure

The child’s injuries were of a level previously seen in high-speed traffic collisions.

Pair convicted after leaving baby profoundly disabled in 'monstrous act' 

Luís Martelo, a Portuguese trumpeter based in Taunton climbed to the highest point in the country, where he performed.

Trumpeter delights tourists by playing on top of Portuguese volcano

The fourth annual Taunton Pride has taken place in Somerset’s county town, with people uniting to celebrate diversity.

Thousands take to the streets of Taunton for annual Pride event

Jennifer Selwood suffered a bleed on the brain after the accident at Taunton Rugby Football Club in January 2020.

Grandmother died after being hit on the head by rugby ball, inquest told

Jordan Simcock died in hospital after he was hit over the head with a weight plate at least four times.

Man used heavy weight plate to murder friend in 'brutal' attack

"We will not tolerate hate, violence or criminality."

Police warning to anyone planning 'to cause trouble' at Taunton protests

The Grade II listed County Hall was sprayed with red paint at around 3:30am on Monday 29 July. 

Police bid to identify four people after County Hall vandalised again

Delays lasted for around three hours after the crash on the southbund carriageway between Taunton and Bridgwater. 

M5 reopens after crash that sparked hour-long delays in Somerset

It’s thought the man who died is local and police are carrying out high visibility patrols in the area

Three arrested after body of a man in park 

E-scooters have been withdrawn across towns in Somerset at short notice - something the council says is 'disappointing'.

E-scooter trials suddenly stopped due to supply issues

Charlie Webber and his family are hosting a tribute evening  for Barnaby on Thursday 4 July to commemorate him and raise funds for charity.

Brother of Nottingham stabbing victim 'cherishes' relationship they shared

Inspectors witnessed some staff members fail to clean their hands and poor staffing levels as well as a lack of training were also issues.

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