Monday, July 20, 2026 somerset footpaths volunteering rights-of-way council obstruction public-access rural landowners disability sport

Paul Partington, a 78-year-old pensioner from Bishop’s Lydeard near Taunton, has urged Somerset Council to take stronger action on maintaining rural footpaths after a recent fall into what he described as a “sea … Read More

Monday, July 20, 2026 bridgwater docks regeneration canal cycling walking heritage moorings infrastructure somerset

Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks are set for a major transformation following unanimous approval of a £5.2 million regeneration plan by local councillors. This ambitious project, funded through the Bridgwater town deal, … Read More

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Newbury Manor School, a private institution specializing in education for pupils with autism, has been praised for its nurturing environment yet faced criticisms following a recent Ofsted inspection. The report reveals a … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 m5 resurfacing somerset devon motorway closures traffic highways diversions phases

Motorists should prepare for significant overnight closures on the M5 as major resurfacing work continues across Somerset and Devon. Tonight, the southbound carriageway of the M5 between junction 23 (A39 Bridgwater North) and … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 fire somerset oake housefire community evacuation fundraising emergency disaster recovery

A community in Oake, near Taunton, Somerset, has come together to support two families devastated by a fire that swept through their homes in minutes. The blaze, which started late on Friday night, July 17, rapidly spread … Read More

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Jason Kerr expressed deep disappointment as Somerset’s campaign to retain the Vitality Blast title ended in a hard-fought 17-run semi-final defeat against Northamptonshire Steelbacks at Edgbaston. Put into bat, the Steelbacks … Read More