Somerset Fire LIVE: Major Incident with Road Closures and 'Avoid the Area' Warning Saturday, August 23, 2025 somerset fire emergency roads closure firefighters incident alert safety blaze Fire crews from seven stations are actively responding to a major fire incident in Somerset. Authorities have issued an urgent warning for people to avoid the area as a safety precaution. Several roads surrounding the scene … Read More
Police Shut Down Somerset Flat After 18 Months of Drug-Related Disturbances Friday, August 22, 2025 somerset bridgwater police closure antisocial drugabuse nuisance community safety housing A flat in Bridgwater’s Wyndham Mews, Silver Street, has been shut down following 18 months of drug-related anti-social behaviour that severely disrupted neighbours’ lives. On Wednesday, August 20, Taunton Magistrates’ Court … Read More
Car Park in Taunton Closed Today Due to Safety Concerns Over Driver Behaviour Thursday, August 21, 2025 taunton carpark closure safety driverbehaviour maintenance somersetcouncil traffic resurfacing construction The Canon Street Car Park in Taunton will be fully closed today following reports of alarming driver behaviour amid ongoing maintenance and resurfacing work. Although the project began on Monday, August 18, with intentions to … Read More
Yeovil Hospital Maternity Services Remain Closed as Review Continues Tuesday, August 19, 2025 yeovil maternity scbu paediatrics safety healthcare sussex review closure recruitment Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) is marking three months since the closure of its Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and inpatient maternity services, with no clear timeline for reopening. The temporary closure began on May 19 for … Read More
Closure of Beloved Worle Library Sparks Community Concern Monday, August 18, 2025 worle library northsomerset council cuts community closure consultation budget petition The potential closure of Worle Library has left the local community “desperately upset,” as North Somerset Council moves forward with spending cuts that could see three libraries shut down. Worle Library, a staple on Mendip … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Proposed Closure of Hospital Beds in Somerset Saturday, August 16, 2025 somerset healthcare hospitals beds community closure nhs scrutiny consultation glastonbury Wells City Council has voiced strong concerns over the proposed closure or repurposing of 20 beds at West Mendip Hospital in Glastonbury, along with additional changes at Shepton Mallet’s healthcare facilities. These changes … Read More