Flooding Closes Main Somerset Road After Hours of Heavy Rain Sunday, February 25, 2024 flooding somerset road rain a39 avon and somerset police closure heavy rainfall safety The A39 in west Somerset has been closed by the Avon and Somerset Police due to flooding caused by hours of pouring rain. The heavy rainfall has led to the closure of the main road, causing inconvenience to commuters and …
Restoration Efforts Underway for Exmoor Landslip as B3224 Prepares to Reopen Monday, February 19, 2024 exmoor landslide repair embankment b3224 closure council restoration roadworks traffic Somerset Council has been hard at work restoring the collapsed embankment near the B3224 in Exmoor, following a major landslip in the area. Newly released images of the site between Exford and Wheddon Cross highlight the … Read More
Residents Concerned Over Closure of Estate Pharmacy Friday, February 16, 2024 pharmacy closure community health deprivation application nhs emergency services vulnerable The closure of the only pharmacy in one of the most deprived areas of the country could put lives at risk in Somerset if a new one does not open soon, it has been claimed. Boots plans to close its pharmacy on the Bournville … Read More
The Fate of Woolworths Stores in Somerset Saturday, January 27, 2024 woolworths somerset high street closure transformation retail history stores brands iconic Woolworths, once a beloved staple of the high street, met a surprising mass closure in the late 2000s. A look into the fate of its 13 former stores in Somerset reveals diverse outcomes. From new businesses and supermarkets to … Read More
Somerset School's Future Uncertain After Safety Concerns Prompt Closure Friday, January 19, 2024 somerset school safety closure structural damage government minister education temporary accommodation A government minister recently visited The Blue School in Somerset after the school was forced to close part of its building due to severe structural damage. Baroness Barran, the Department for Education minister with … Read More
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