Bankholiday

Monday, May 4, 2026 m5 somerset traffic delays bankholiday queues motorway holiday congestion drivers

Drivers returning from the Bank Holiday weekend are experiencing lengthy queues on the M5 motorway in Somerset. Traffic congestion is causing significant delays as holidaymakers make their way back, leading to …

Monday, May 4, 2026 m5 somerset bankholiday traffic delays motorway driving congestion travel holiday

Drivers face significant delays on the M5 motorway in Somerset this afternoon as thousands head home after the Bank Holiday weekend. Traffic is moving slowly, with long queues stretching along the route due to increased …

Friday, May 1, 2026 m5 somerset traffic jam holiday travel congestion motorway bankholiday roads

As the bank holiday weekend kicks off, drivers heading through Somerset on the M5 are experiencing significant traffic congestion. Authorities report that this weekend is set to be one of the busiest travel periods on record, … Read More

Sunday, August 24, 2025 somerset recycling collection bankholiday waste recyclingcentres somersetcouncil rubbish bins holiday

Somerset Council has announced that there will be no rubbish or recycling collections on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August. As a result, all collection days across the council area will be delayed by one day for that week. For … Read More

Saturday, August 23, 2025 raft river community tradition moat bishops-palace wells youth boatrace bankholiday

Get your paddles ready – the beloved Bank Holiday raft race is back! This exciting annual event, held on the moat of the Bishop’s Palace, has delighted spectators and participants alike since its inception in 1963. The … Read More

Saturday, August 23, 2025 raft race bishop palace wells bankholiday tradition community youth boating

Get your paddles ready—it’s that time of year once again! The beloved raft race on the moat of Bishop’s Palace has been a staple of Wells’ Bank Holiday festivities since 1963. Whether you remember last year’s Thomas the … Read More