Somerset Urged to Prepare for Flooding Amid Heavy Rain Warnings Monday, December 1, 2025 somerset flooding rainfall weather metoffice environmentagency rivers floodalert warnings preparation Somerset is bracing for possible flooding as multiple flood alerts have been issued across the county following forecasts of heavy rainfall. On Monday, December 1, the Met Office imposed a yellow rain warning for the South … Read More
Everything We Know So Far Following Major Crash That Shuts Down the M5 Monday, December 1, 2025 m5 crash accident motorway closure emergency traffic investigation road disruption A significant crash occurred late last night on the M5 motorway, leading to a full closure and major disruption for motorists. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, attending to those involved and managing … Read More
M5 Motorway Closed Overnight in Somerset Following Serious Crash: Full Diversion Route Details Monday, December 1, 2025 m5 somerset crash diversion closure avonpolice traffic bristol highways emergency The M5 motorway in Somerset has been closed in both directions for over 12 hours following a serious crash that occurred late Sunday night. The collision, which took place around 11 pm on November 30, has prompted an … Read More
Decision on 1,450-Home Taunton Development Delayed Over Highways and Viability Concerns Monday, December 1, 2025 taunton monktonheathfield housing development planning infrastructure highways viability persimmon redrow The much-anticipated development of over 1,400 homes as part of phase two of the Monkton Heathfield urban extension in Taunton has been postponed until spring 2026. The delay stems from ongoing highways complications and … Read More
Decision on 1,450-Home Taunton Development Delayed Amid Highways and Viability Concerns Monday, December 1, 2025 taunton monktonheathfield housing development infrastructure highways viability planning persimmon redrow A crucial decision on the long-anticipated housing development at Monkton Heathfield in Taunton has been postponed until spring 2026, as unresolved highways issues and financial viability concerns continue to stall progress. … Read More
Children in Growing Somerset Village Enjoy Safer, Car-Free Route to School Monday, December 1, 2025 strawberryline cheddar somerset cycling walking activetravel bridge schoolroute community volunteers Children and young people in the growing Somerset village of Cheddar now have a safer, car-free route to school thanks to the latest extension of the Strawberry Line, a long-distance multi-user path. The Strawberry Line … Read More