Seven Remarkable Stories that Made Headlines in Somerset in 2023 Monday, January 1, 2024 somerset 2023 news glastonbury celebrities closure celebrities somerset mansion royal crescent somerset live Throughout 2023, Somerset was captivated by a multitude of captivating news stories. Among the popular topics were major police incidents, extreme weather, and political developments. However, what truly captured the … Read More
Riverbank Footpath in Somerset Closed After Collapsing in Heavy Rain Thursday, December 28, 2023 somerset riverbank footpath closure erosion batheaston safety inspection diversion repair A riverbank footpath in Somerset has been partially closed after it was washed away during heavy rain. High water levels in recent weeks have caused the partial erosion of the riverbank in Batheaston, forcing its closure on … Read More
M5 Closed After Police Respond to Person on Carriageway Tuesday, December 12, 2023 m5 closure carriageway avon and somerset police police incident concern welfare taunton wellington carriageways The M5 experienced a significant closure this evening (December 12) following reports of a person on the carriageway. Avon and Somerset Police officers were summoned to the scene between junctions 26 (Wellington) and 25 … Read More
A30 Roadworks Delayed, Causing Christmas Travel Delays Wednesday, November 29, 2023 a30 roadworks christmas delays devon somerset repairs traffic closure deviation Ongoing roadworks on the Devon-Somerset border will extend into the Christmas season as a much-needed repair project has been delayed. Since July 2021, drivers using the A30 have been navigating temporary lights at Crawley … Read More
Emergency Repairs Close Vital Somerset Road for Four Months Tuesday, November 28, 2023 somerset road closure repairs exmoor council traffic diversion maintenance community A crucial rural route passing through the Exmoor National Park will undergo a four-month closure to facilitate essential repairs. The B3224 provides a link from Bishop’s Lydeard, situated on the western periphery of the … Read More
Controversy Surrounding Closure of Troubled Care Home Tuesday, November 28, 2023 closure transparency council care home consultation scrutiny controversy residents decision criticism Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing criticism for its lack of transparency in the proposed closure of Chalton House, a council-run care home in Keynsham. The decision to close the care home comes after a damning … Read More