Monday, February 2, 2026 chinnockhollow somerset yeovil landslide roadclosure infrastructure budget transport safety council

Somerset Council has no budget allocated to reopen Chinnock Hollow, a vital rat run in Yeovil, nearly five years after it was closed due to a significant landslide. The narrow road, which connects the A30 High Street in East … Read More

Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset council budget postponement government funding tax finance meeting delay

Somerset Council has postponed its annual budget-setting full council meeting due to delays in receiving funding details from central government. This marks the third consecutive year the council faces uncertainty over … Read More

Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset schoolclosure poweroutage nationalgrid electricity engineers taunton repairs undergroundcables bishopslydeard

A power outage has forced Bishops Lydeard Church School near Taunton, Somerset, to close for the entire day on Monday, February 2. National Grid is conducting urgent repairs on underground power cables, which has impacted … Read More

Monday, February 2, 2026 flooding rain somerset dorset weather warning roads emergency floodwaters travel

Flooding continues to disrupt travel in Somerset and Dorset, with numerous roads still blocked following days of relentless rainfall. Despite efforts to clear affected areas, heavy rain has persisted, overwhelming drainage … Read More

Monday, February 2, 2026 m5 crash traffic police accident junction cleared emergency delay roadsafety

A collision involving three vehicles at a junction on the M5 caused significant traffic delays earlier today. Emergency services quickly responded to the incident, working to ensure the safety of all involved and to clear the …

Monday, February 2, 2026 chippenham stabbing arrest teenager police crime injury investigation wiltshire violence

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenager was seriously stabbed in Chippenham, Wiltshire Police confirmed. The incident occurred on London Road, where the victim was found with stab wounds on Saturday, January 31. … Read More