Two Injured in Somerset A39 Crash Tuesday, October 14, 2025 somerset accident a39 crash injury emergency ambulance police roadclosure investigation Two people sustained injuries in a car crash on the A39 between Kilve and East Quantoxhead in Somerset on Monday, October 13. The collision involving two vehicles occurred around 12:50 pm, prompting a significant emergency … Read More
Somerset Village Shop Reopens After Eight Years, Bringing Vital Convenience Back Tuesday, October 14, 2025 rudloe londis somerset villageshop community reopening convenience groceries localbusiness retail After eight long years without a village store, the residents of Rudloe in Somerset finally have a reason to celebrate. The brand-new Londis store officially opened its doors on Wednesday, October 8, marking a significant … Read More
Learners Face Six-Month Waits for Driving Tests Amid Major Backlogs Tuesday, October 14, 2025 driving backlog learners testcentres delays rural somerset wiltshire transport survey Learner drivers in Somerset and Wiltshire are facing unprecedented delays of up to six months to book practical driving tests, revealing a system struggling to cope with overwhelming demand. New data highlights severe … Read More
Nearly 350 New Homes Proposed for Somerset’s Major Jurston Fields Development Near M5 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 somerset housing development wellington jurstonfields c.g.fry m5 phosphate planning affordablehousing A significant housing development near the M5 in Somerset could see nearly 350 new homes added if plans by developer C. G. Fry and Son Ltd. receive local council approval. The Jurston Fields project, located on A38 West … Read More
Somerset Farmers Demand Action as Milk Price Cuts Deepen Crisis Tuesday, October 14, 2025 somerset dairy farmers milkprice agriculture regulation crisis livestock economy government Somerset’s dairy farmers are facing an escalating crisis as several major milk buyers announce significant price cuts, sparking widespread outrage and urgent calls for government intervention. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat … Read More
Major Somerset town centre site may be back up for sale again Tuesday, October 14, 2025 saxonvale frome somerset development council housing regeneration mayday community funding A pivotal development site in Frome may soon be back on the market after delays caused by a lack of financial proof from the prospective buyer. Somerset Council’s executive initially agreed in January to sell the 12-acre … Read More