A GROUP of travellers has moved onto Taunton Gateway park and ride site at Henlade.

A bus driver contacted Somerset County Council at 6.40am today (Thursday, April 28) to report a caravan, a motorhome, two cars and a transit van on the site.

It appears there had also been an attempt to get another caravan onto the land.

The Buses of Somerset provided extra staff from first thing this morning in an effort to prevent further incursions.

A County Hall spokesman said: “There are a small number of travellers on the Taunton Gateway, Ruishton Park and Ride.

"The park and ride service remains open and fully operational, with passengers and bus services not affected in any way.

"We will monitor the situation and serve notice and seek legal action requiring them to leave the site as appropriate.”