Tuesday, June 16, 2026 somerset m5 roadblock councillor tractor traffic closure infrastructure protest localgovernment

During a recent prolonged closure of the M5 motorway in Somerset, a local councillor openly admitted to deliberately blocking a village road with his tractor and trailer, highlighting growing frustrations over the recurring … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 send education somerset sendprovision schools inclusion ehcp consultation expansion childrenservices

Somerset County Council is proposing to expand special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision across four schools to better serve children requiring specialist support. This move aims to address ongoing … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 taunton ammonia councilhousing health tenants somerset eviction tent contamination housingcrisis

A family in Taunton has been compelled to live in a tent outside their home due to a strong ammonia odor permeating their council flat. Reece Lee, his partner Alishia-Skye Davis, and their three-year-old son moved into 25 … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 somerset testimonial cricket lewisgregory jackleach craigoverton southdevon firstclass england twenty20 sport

England internationals Jack Leach and Craig Overton are set to feature for Somerset tonight as they take on a South Devon XI at Newton Abbot in a testimonial match honoring Lewis Gregory. The game starts at 5.30pm and … Read More

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Moving abroad often brings unexpected financial surprises, and for Louise Ware-Armstrong, a lifestyle and travel vlogger who recently relocated from Somerset, UK, to Niagara Falls, Ontario, one monthly expense stood out as … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 minehead co-op postoffice closure community southwest retail planning localservices residents

After 42 years serving the Minehead community, the Co-op store on The Avenue has closed its doors, leaving the town without its sole Post Office. The store, which opened in 1984, shut down on June 13, just days after the Post … Read More