Work has started on a new development within walking distance of Taunton station aimed at encouraging more people to travel by public transport to work.

The Firepool development, on the site of the former cattle market, is now advertised on the centre platform at the station.

Taunton is the county town of Somerset and the development is aimed at “sustainable regeneration” as part of Project Taunton and will straddle the River Tone.

When complete in 12 years time, it will have offices, but also waterfront apartments which are designed for people living and working locally.

The buildings will be low carbon, with combined heat and power.

By train, London Paddington is within one hour 45 minutes, Bristol 36 minutes and Exeter just 25 minutes.

Information from Philip Bisatt