Friday, April 17, 2026 somerset a361 roadsafety crash traffic frome council mp speedlimit accident

Somerset Council faces renewed pressure to improve safety following another serious collision at a notorious accident hotspot on the A361 junction outside Frome. Anna Sabine, the Liberal Democrat MP for Frome and East … Read More

Friday, April 17, 2026 bats cheddar council conservation nationaltrust parking planning somerset erosion wildlife

Plans for a new National Trust car park at Cheddar Gorge have been rejected, preserving vital habitats for local bat populations but frustrating motorists. The proposed 20-space pay and display car park at Black Rock Nature … Read More

Friday, April 17, 2026 travellers floodrisk somerset planning gypsysites appeal environmental inspection floodzone development

Plans to establish a new travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been officially refused due to significant flood risk concerns. John Paul Dolan submitted an application in December 2024 seeking permission to … Read More

Friday, April 17, 2026 nursery closure somerset childcare education community parents protest funding earlychildhood

The planned closure of the Strode College Day Nursery has ignited strong reactions from residents in Street and Glastonbury. After operating for 22 years, this well-loved nursery for children aged two to four is slated to … Read More

Thursday, April 16, 2026 fraud horsebox scam theft deception investigation wiltshire fraudteam sentencing victims

A horsebox distributor from the South West has been branded a “prolific liar” after defrauding customers out of substantial sums. Benjamin Ambrose, 44, of Swindon, admitted to stealing and defrauding multiple victims of … Read More

Thursday, April 16, 2026 missing teenager somerset devon bath police search railway cctv travel

Avon and Somerset Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate Oshaya, a missing 14-year-old girl last seen near Bath Spa railway station at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. Authorities believe she may have traveled by train … Read More