‘Frustration and disappointment’ as Somerset beaten by Yorkshire Tuesday, May 5, 2026 somerset yorkshire countychampionship cricket joeroot jasonkerr defeat batting bowling championship sport Somerset head coach Jason Kerr expressed deep frustration and disappointment after their County Championship defeat to Yorkshire brought an end to their unbeaten run this season. Joe Root was instrumental in Yorkshire’s … Read More
90-Minute Delays on M5 Following Crash Near Burnham-on-Sea Tuesday, May 5, 2026 m5 crash motorway burnham-on-sea delays emergency closure traffic transportation accident sport A serious crash near Burnham-on-Sea has led to the closure of the M5 motorway, resulting in delays of up to 90 minutes. All emergency services quickly attended the scene to manage the situation and provide assistance. …
Car Crash Uncovers Brain Tumour, Saving Woman’s Life Tuesday, May 5, 2026 brain tumour cancer diagnosis surgery recovery anxiety mri resilience charity Sarah Bradley, 39, from Somerset, never expected a routine check-up following a car accident to change her life. After the crash in March 2024, an MRI scan revealed a four-centimeter cancerous brain tumour — a discovery that … Read More
New sections of rural Somerset cycle route delayed by council errors Tuesday, May 5, 2026 somerset cycling steamcoasttrail planning williton watchet development infrastructure lovellhomes somersetcouncil Plans to extend a rural Somerset cycle route have been postponed due to errors in a council planning report. Lovell Homes is currently developing Station Fields on the A39 Priest Street in Williton, set to include 350 new … Read More
Council Errors Delay New Sections of Rural Somerset Cycle Route Tuesday, May 5, 2026 somerset cycling planning development trail williton watchet infrastructure council delay Plans to extend a rural cycle route in Somerset have been unexpectedly delayed due to errors identified in the council’s planning reports. Somerset Council’s planning officers made mistakes in their assessment of proposals … Read More
M5 Closed Near Burnham-on-Sea Following Tanker-Car Collision Tuesday, May 5, 2026 m5 burnham-on-sea accident tanker car oilspill closure traffic emergency cleanup The M5 motorway near Burnham-on-Sea has been closed after a collision involving a tanker and a car resulted in a significant oil spill. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to manage the accident and contain the …