Thursday, July 2, 2026 m5 somerset crash traffic motorway reopened accident delays emergency transport

The M5 motorway in Somerset has reopened after a crash caused significant delays. Traffic was backed up as emergency services attended the scene, but lanes have now been cleared, and vehicles are moving smoothly once again. …

Thursday, July 2, 2026 fire frome mands emergency firefighters blaze retail safety response incident

A significant fire broke out adjacent to the Marks & Spencer store in Frome, prompting an immediate emergency response. Multiple fire engines were dispatched to the scene as firefighters worked urgently to contain the …

Thursday, July 2, 2026 somerset cycling infrastructure steamcoasttrail williton watchet farming development planning trails

Plans to extend a rural cycle route in Somerset have been unanimously approved by the local council, despite concerns raised by nearby farmers about construction impacts. Lovell Homes is developing its Station Fields site on … Read More

Thursday, July 2, 2026 housing development somerset evercreech planning greencore affordable regeneration floodrisk community

A renewed effort is underway to redevelop the former Greencore factory site on Prestleigh Road in Evercreech, Somerset, nearly two years after the previous application was rejected on appeal. The factory closed in November … Read More

Thursday, July 2, 2026 somerset nhs housing taunton musgrove development flats council affordable healthcare

A once “minging” office block in central Taunton is set for transformation into 111 new flats designed specifically for NHS staff, following approval by the local planning committee. Somerset Council sold the C … Read More

Thursday, July 2, 2026 yeoviltown football transfers contracts summersignings teambuilding manager playerdevelopment footballleague squadoverhaul sport

Yeovil Town manager Billy Rowley has offered an insightful look at the club’s extensive summer overhaul as they prepare for the upcoming season. Determined to lay a stable foundation, Rowley has secured many of his new … Read More