River Tone

The ambitious project would create broad strips of woodland beside two of the county's rivers.

Ambitious 20km woodland plan could transform Somerset rivers

Participants in the Longrun Meadow parkrun in Taunton

Participants in the Longrun Meadow parkrun in Taunton

Taunton Parkrun venue could become 'pond' to protect town from flooding

Column: Gideon Amos on the importance of Taunton's waterways

Artist's impression of the widened River Tone footbridge in Taunton town centre

Artist's impression of the widened River Tone footbridge in Taunton town centre

Time running out for vital new Taunton bridge to be delivered

Darren is a keen and experienced kayaker, but has been left shaken up by the incident.

Darren is a keen and experienced kayaker, but has been left shaken up by the incident.

Anti-social behaviour

Taunton kayaker slams 'dangerous behaviour' after being threatened by teens

It is hoped the pumps will help prevent parts of Taunton, including the town's Odeon cinema, from flooding

It is hoped the pumps will help prevent parts of Taunton, including the town's Odeon cinema, from flooding

Environment Agency

Why flooding near Taunton cinema could become thing of the past after key agreement

Artist's impression of 176 flats on the former Tangier gasworks site in Taunton

Artist's impression of 176 flats on the former Tangier gasworks site in Taunton

Redevelopment of former Taunton gasworks could begin following appeal

Kevin Thorne, aged 49.

Kevin Thorne, aged 49.

Avon and Somerset Police

'Kind' and ‘loving’ man remembered by family following death in Taunton river

The Environment Agency is set to carry out improvement works to flood defences along the River Tone

The Environment Agency is set to carry out improvement works to flood defences along the River Tone

Environment Agency

Trees set to be removed to improve flood defences in Taunton

Flood warnings issued across Somerset and North Somerset as Storm Claudia hits.

Flood warnings issued across Somerset and North Somerset as Storm Claudia hits.

Multiple flood warnings and alerts have been issued across Somerset

The river was officially designated as a bathing water site in 2024, meaning it is now subject to regular monitoring for bacteria such as E. coli and intestinal enterococci

The river was officially designated as a bathing water site in 2024, meaning it is now subject to regular monitoring for bacteria such as E. coli and intestinal enterococci

Environment Agency

Public invited to drop-in event to discuss Taunton river bathing site

The project, called Tonal, is a sound initiative by artist Feral Practice, which examines the river through a blend of stories and knowledge about wildlife, ecology, and history, along with current issues affecting water and rivers nationwide

The project, called Tonal, is a sound initiative by artist Feral Practice, which examines the river through a blend of stories and knowledge about wildlife, ecology, and history, along with current issues affecting water and rivers nationwide

Somerset MP interviewed for new art initiative for River Tone

All applicants are encouraged to align their activities with this year's theme - The River Tone

All applicants are encouraged to align their activities with this year's theme - The River Tone

Applications open for River Tone-themed Taunton Together 2025

Gideon Amos MP investigating the claims of pollution in the River Tone.

Gideon Amos MP investigating the claims of pollution in the River Tone.

Residents complain River Tone is an 'unrestricted waste dump'

Becky Wilde met up with her local rowing club, Taunton Rowing Club, last week.

Becky Wilde met up with her local rowing club, Taunton Rowing Club, last week.

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Somerset born Olympic medallist rows River Tone with local rowing club