Monday, August 4, 2025 bath crash traffic roadblock accident congestion emergency delay transport commute

A crash on the Bath A-road has caused a full blockage in both directions, leading to significant traffic congestion in the area. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, working to clear the incident and restore …

Monday, August 4, 2025 fire evacuation claverham farm firefighting hazardous safety investigation emergency containment

A significant farm fire at Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, Claverham, which forced the evacuation of residents within an 800-metre radius, is now under control, allowing those displaced to safely return to their homes. Avon … Read More

Monday, August 4, 2025 housing development melksham planning council farmland affordable community opposition

Plans to build up to 300 new homes on farmland at the eastern edge of Melksham are scheduled for consideration by Wiltshire Council’s strategic planning committee this week. At an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, August 5, … Read More

Monday, August 4, 2025 housing development melksham wiltshire planning affordable farmland opposition community infrastructure

Plans to build up to 300 new homes on farmland at the eastern edge of Melksham will be reviewed by Wiltshire Council’s strategic planning committee this Tuesday, August 5. The 19-hectare site, located at Snarlton Farm, has … Read More

Monday, August 4, 2025 shaftesbury somerset goldhill fairytale town england travel tourism medieval scenic

Nestled close to Somerset, the charming town of Shaftesbury captivates visitors with its enchanting, storybook-like appearance. Renowned for Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street often hailed as one of the prettiest in the world, … Read More

Monday, August 4, 2025 speeding somerset avon m4 m5 m32 fines road-safety traffic enforcement

New data from Avon & Somerset Police has revealed the top 20 roads in Somerset where drivers are most frequently caught speeding. Between April 2024 and March 2025, the force issued a staggering 140,188 Fixed Penalty … Read More