Saturday, February 21, 2026 southwest lorry accident traffic roadblock vegetables fruit cleanup transport emergency

A major transport route into the South West has been completely blocked following an accident involving an overturned lorry. The vehicle, which was loaded with fruit and vegetables, shed its cargo across the road, causing … Read More

Saturday, February 21, 2026 a303 crash lorry accident traffic roadblock emergency reopening disruption safety

The A303 has reopened after being completely blocked due to a serious crash involving a lorry. The incident caused significant disruption, with traffic held up in both directions while emergency services attended the scene. …

Saturday, February 21, 2026 somerset a361 flooding stormchandra floodwarnings transport roadclosure recovery environment waterlevels

The A361 in Somerset, which had just reopened after a three-week closure due to flooding, was forced to shut again after heavy rainfall. The region has been grappling with persistent high water levels and saturated ground, … Read More

Saturday, February 21, 2026 somerset castlecary development housing planning cemetery phosphates affordablehomes realestate infrastructure

A 46-home development site near Castle Cary’s cemetery in Somerset has been officially placed on the market, following a successful appeal that overturned initial planning objections. Castle Cary LVA LLP applied for outline … Read More

Saturday, February 21, 2026 frome housing development planning selwood community infrastructure easter2026 affordablehousing publicinquiry

The long-anticipated fate of the Selwood Garden Community, a proposed development of 1,700 new homes in Frome, is set to be decided around Easter. The Planning Inspectorate has confirmed that the final verdict will be … Read More

Saturday, February 21, 2026 bridgwater education housing primaryschool somerset admissions development birthrate infrastructure planning

Bridgwater’s Hamp Infants and Nursery School will see fewer new pupils enrolling this September, a consequence of postponed housing developments and declining birth rates across Somerset, according to a Somerset Council … Read More