Somerset Schools to Close Amid Red Heat Warning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset schools closure heatwave temperature weather health precaution warning education Authorities in Somerset have announced the closure of all schools as the region faces an intense red heat warning. Temperatures are expected to reach dangerously high levels, posing significant health risks to students and … Read More
Cheddar Reservoir Closed Due to Extreme Heat Warning Friday, June 19, 2026 cheddar reservoir heatwave closure safety bristolwater metoffice ukhsa temperature emergencyservices Cheddar Reservoir will be closed to the public from June 21 to June 24 as a precaution against the upcoming extreme heat. Bristol Water announced the closure, citing the lack of shade along the reservoir’s paths and the risks … Read More
Cheddar Reservoir Closed Amid Extreme Heat Warning Friday, June 19, 2026 cheddar reservoir heatwave closure safety bristolwater metoffice ukhsa temperature emergencyservices Cheddar Reservoir will be closed to the public from June 21 to June 24 due to a forecast of extreme heat. Bristol Water announced the closure as a precautionary measure to keep visitors safe during a period expected to bring … Read More
Summer Holidays Closure of Key Somerset Levels Route Reduced After Local Feedback Wednesday, June 17, 2026 somerset a361 burrowbridge roadworks closure traffic infrastructure bridge diversion council Somerset Council has announced a scaled-back summer closure of the A361 Main Road in Burrowbridge, a vital connection over the Somerset Levels. Originally planned for a full closure from late July through the summer holidays, … Read More
Somerset Councillor Admits Blocking Village Lane with Tractor Amid M5 Closures Tuesday, June 16, 2026 somerset m5 closure councillor tractor traffic nationalhighways roads transport police A Somerset councillor has openly admitted to blocking a local road using his tractor and trailer during a recent extended closure of the M5 motorway. The closure, which lasted several hours, compounded ongoing traffic issues … Read More
Somerset Councillor Admits Blocking Village Lane with Tractor Amid M5 Closure Chaos Tuesday, June 16, 2026 somerset m5 roadblock councillor tractor traffic closure infrastructure protest localgovernment During a recent prolonged closure of the M5 motorway in Somerset, a local councillor openly admitted to deliberately blocking a village road with his tractor and trailer, highlighting growing frustrations over the recurring … Read More