MP Vows to Do ‘Everything’ to Save Worle Library Amid Threat of Closure Wednesday, August 27, 2025 libraries worle northsomerset closure budgetcuts community mpaldridge petition publicservice consultation Weston-super-Mare MP Dan Aldridge has pledged to do everything possible to keep Worle Library open, as it faces imminent closure amid North Somerset Council’s efforts to reduce library spending by 20%. The library on Mendip … Read More
Iconic Lost Nightclubs of Somerset That Will Live Forever in Folklore Sunday, August 24, 2025 somerset nightclubs yeovil taunton glastonbury bridgwater nightlife closure 90s party Bank holiday weekends often stir the urge to party, and Somerset has plenty of places to go out and enjoy a night on the town. Yet, the landscape of local nightlife has changed drastically over the years, with many beloved … Read More
M5 Motorway Halted Due to Major Incident Saturday, August 23, 2025 m5 traffic incident emergency motorway closure commuters delay transport road A major incident has brought all traffic on the M5 motorway to a standstill. Authorities have closed the road as emergency services respond to the situation. Commuters are advised to avoid the area until further notice and …
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