Friday, June 12, 2026 castlecary somerset roadworks stationroad closure infrastructure transport diversion repairs sinkhole

The closure of a key section of the B3152 Station Road near Castle Cary railway station in Somerset has been extended until the end of July, affecting travel plans throughout the summer holidays. The ongoing roadworks, which … Read More

Friday, June 12, 2026 brentknoll somerset housing development nationaltrust planning barratthomes localplan conservation community

The cherished view from Brent Knoll, a prominent Somerset landmark near Burnham-on-Sea, faces a significant transformation if proposals to build 2,000 new homes near the hill move ahead. Brent Knoll rises 137 metres (449ft) … Read More

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No alterations will be made to the Celebration Mile in Bridgwater town centre until at least October after Somerset Council decided to postpone any changes pending further public consultation. The Celebration Mile, a project … Read More

Thursday, June 11, 2026 cat missing ocado somerset weston-super-mare delivery pets community microchip search

A couple from Somerset is making a desperate appeal for help after their beloved cat, Belle, went missing following a surprising adventure inside a delivery van. On Friday, June 5, surveillance footage captured Belle climbing … Read More

Thursday, June 11, 2026 m5 police arrest dashcam dangerousdriving fordfocusst investigation motorway alcohol crime

A man has been arrested on suspicion of several offences after a driver was allegedly spotted swerving dangerously at high speed on the M5 motorway. The incident involved a Ford Focus ST traveling southbound between junction … Read More

Thursday, June 11, 2026 trial murder manslaughter infant somerset bristol tonybartlett atticus court justice

A trial has commenced for Tony Bartlett, a 39-year-old man from Axminster, Devon, accused of the tragic death of his four-week-old son, Atticus Bartlett. The somber case is being heard at Bristol Crown Court, where a jury of … Read More