New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals a concerning increase in cases of genital herpes amid a general decline in other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across England. While the total number of new …
A serious incident has resulted in the closure of the A303 after a lorry carrying hay caught fire. The blaze has caused significant disruption, and authorities have indicated that the road is likely to remain closed for an …
A significant grass fire in Weston-Super-Mare has led to the indefinite closure of the A371 road. Fire services are currently tackling the blaze, which has prompted safety measures including the recommendation for local …
Plans to establish a dedicated dog walking area close to a well-loved Somerset beauty spot have been refused following an appeal rejection by the Planning Inspectorate. Sam Jones submitted an application just before Christmas …
Plans to establish a new dog walking area near the Somerset village of Cheddar have been rejected following a decision by the Planning Inspectorate. The proposal, submitted by Sam Jones shortly before Christmas 2025, aimed to …
North Somerset Council is currently trialling a cutting-edge pothole repair technology designed to set in just five minutes. The experiment is taking place on Walliscote Grove, near Weston-super-Mare Town Hall, where the …
North Somerset is currently testing a groundbreaking pothole repair technology capable of setting in just five minutes. The trial is underway outside Weston-super-Mare Town Hall, where council officials hope the new solution …
Joanna Wright, Green group leader on Bath and North East Somerset Council, has denied allegations that she used her political position to gain priority access to NHS dental care. During a recent full council debate on July 16 …
A Green councillor in Bath has firmly rejected claims that she used her political position to obtain priority access to an NHS dentist. Joanna Wright, who leads the Green group on Bath and North East Somerset Council and …
A substantial power outage has left more than 1,500 properties without electricity in the Crewkerne area. Residents and businesses were impacted by the disruption, which has led to widespread inconvenience throughout the …
A substantial power outage has left more than 1,500 properties across Crewkerne without electricity. Residents and business owners experienced an unexpected loss of power, affecting daily activities and operations throughout …
A person tragically died following a medical emergency at The Bell Inn, a pub located on Preston Road in Yeovil, on Sunday morning, 16 August. Emergency services, including paramedics from the South Western Ambulance Service …
A medical emergency tragically resulted in the death of a person at a pub in Yeovil on Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to The Bell Inn on Preston Road shortly after 11.30am on 16 August. South Western Ambulance …
A tragic incident occurred in Bridgwater, Somerset, early Monday morning when a pedestrian lost his life following a collision with a vehicle. Emergency services responded to the scene in Barhams Close at approximately …
A man has tragically died following a collision in Bridgwater, Somerset. Emergency services were called to Barhams Close at approximately 6.30am on Monday 17 August after a pedestrian was involved in a collision with a …