Dorset County Hospital (DCH) is proactively preparing to handle a significant rise in births following the unexpected closure of the Yeovil maternity unit on May 19th due to safety concerns. This closure is expected to shift …
A serious collision has led to the complete closure of a key A-road near the Somerset border. Emergency services are currently at the scene managing the situation, and the road is closed in all directions. Drivers are advised …
The temporary closure of maternity services at Yeovil Hospital has left expectant mothers across South Somerset in a state of uncertainty. Local residents and officials fear this pause could lead to a permanent shutdown, …
Motorists should prepare for substantial disruption as the A38 Chelston link road and M5 Junction 26 near Wellington will close from tonight until late September. This £5.7 million infrastructure project aims to replace the …
Texas Rocks, a popular American steakhouse located on Middle Street in Yeovil, will remain closed for several months after a fire broke out in its kitchen on the first floor. The incident occurred late Tuesday night, June 10, …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing urgent calls to keep Newton House, the area’s sole respite care home for young people with severe care needs, open until October 2026. This appeal comes as the current plan sets …
The M5 motorway’s Junction 26 and the A38 Chelston link road near Wellington are set to undergo a significant transformation, with a three-month closure beginning Sunday night. Somerset Council is commencing a £5.7 million …
Somerset’s MPs have come together in strong opposition to the closure of Yeovil Hospital’s maternity services, branding the decision “disgraceful.” On May 12, the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust announced that the hospital’s …
A crash has led to the closure of the road near Minehead in both directions, causing significant traffic delays. Motorists are advised to expect heavy congestion and consider alternative routes while emergency services manage …
The Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) has announced the indefinite closure of the footbridge spanning Hinds Pitt Pool, located near the popular Tarr Steps in Somerset. The bridge, which is a key part of the well-loved …
A major A-road near Bath has been closed in both directions following a crash close to a local pub. Traffic is currently being held up as emergency services attend the scene. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes …
After more than four decades of gastronomic distinction, The Angel in Dartmouth, Devon, is closing its doors. Owned by The Holland Group, the restaurant has been a beacon of fine dining and innovation since its founding by …
Wells Cathedral will partially close its doors in the coming weeks as a secretive film production takes over the iconic landmark. Specifically, the North Quire Aisle Doors, Chapter House, and Chapter House Stairs will be …
The temporary closure of the maternity unit at Yeovil District Hospital is set to be addressed in the House of Commons next week. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has secured an Adjournment Debate scheduled for …
The Swan, a cherished village pub nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills in Kingston St Mary, Somerset, has announced a temporary closure. Following their final shift on the evening of Friday, May 16, the pub’s staff …