Upgrading Bridgwater’s Cross Rifles Roundabout Deemed of Limited Benefit Amid Rising Costs Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater roundabout infrastructure traffic council transport somerset congestion upgrade construction Plans to upgrade Bridgwater’s busy Cross Rifles roundabout have been abandoned, with officials stating the project would offer limited benefits and cause significant disruption for local motorists. The Cross Rifles roundabout … Read More
Northern Lights Illuminate Somerset Skies as Met Office Confirms Rare Southern Display Tuesday, January 20, 2026 northernlights auroraborealis metoffice somerset southwest solaractivity stargazing celestial aurora nightsky Residents across Somerset and the South West were captivated by the stunning Northern Lights on the evening of Monday, January 19. The Met Office confirmed that this rare aurora borealis display extended as far south as Devon … Read More
Northern Lights Illuminate Somerset as Met Office Confirms Southern Sighting Tuesday, January 20, 2026 northernlights aurora britain somerset metoffice solarwind stargazing atmosphere geomagnetic celestial On Monday night, residents across Cornwall and Somerset were treated to a stunning celestial display as the Northern Lights made a rare appearance over the South West of England. The Met Office had initially forecasted the … Read More
Tributes Pour in for ‘True Gentleman’ Craig Hurcombe Following Discovery of Human Remains Monday, January 19, 2026 craig rugby devizes tribute mourning community murder remains friendship loss sport The rugby community and friends have been left heartbroken after human remains were discovered in the Roemead Road area of Gurney Slade on the night of January 14. The remains are believed to be those of 40-year-old Craig … Read More
Woman Rescued After Early Morning Car Crash in Somerset Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset crash rescue firefighters caraccident southpetherton emergency police injuries a303 A woman was rescued after becoming trapped in her car following a crash in Somerset early Sunday morning. Avon and Somerset Police responded to a single-vehicle accident at 3:40am on January 18, near Southfields roundabout on … Read More
Woman Rescued After Car Crash in Somerset Monday, January 19, 2026 accident somerset rescue firecrew collision a303 emergency injury vehicle police A woman was rescued after being trapped in her car following a single-vehicle crash in Somerset early Sunday morning. At approximately 3:40am on January 18, Avon and Somerset Police responded to a collision near Southfields … Read More