Police Close Taunton Shop Selling Illegal Tobacco, Counterfeit Goods, and Illegal Vapes Thursday, December 11, 2025 taunton police closure illegal tobacco vape counterfeit tradingstandards community crime A Taunton shop has been shut down after authorities discovered it was selling illegal tobacco, non-compliant vaping products, and counterfeit merchandise. Avon and Somerset Police, working alongside Trading Standards and the … Read More
Major A-road Reopens After Crash in Somerset Sunday, December 7, 2025 somerset accident traffic closure a-road emergency collision reopening travel investigation A significant section of a major A-road in Somerset has reopened following a crash that led to an extensive closure. Around four miles of the road were shut down to allow emergency services to respond and clear the incident …
No Immediate Plans to Close Cheddar Recycling Centre, Confirms Somerset Council Friday, December 5, 2025 cheddar recycling somerset council waste budget closure consultation environment community Somerset Council has confirmed that there are no immediate plans to close the household waste recycling centre in Cheddar, nearly two years after initial proposals suggested a possible closure. In January 2024, the council … Read More
Somerset Seafood Restaurant Closes After Only 15 Months Wednesday, December 3, 2025 restaurant seafood closure somerset lazylobster castlecary dining economy hospitality reviews The Lazy Lobster, a seafood restaurant in Castle Cary, Somerset, has closed its doors after just 15 months of operation. Opening in August 2024, the restaurant followed the success of its sister location in Chew Magna but … Read More
Everything We Know So Far Following Major Crash That Shuts Down the M5 Monday, December 1, 2025 m5 crash accident motorway closure emergency traffic investigation road disruption A significant crash occurred late last night on the M5 motorway, leading to a full closure and major disruption for motorists. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, attending to those involved and managing … Read More
M5 Motorway Closed Overnight in Somerset Following Serious Crash: Full Diversion Route Details Monday, December 1, 2025 m5 somerset crash diversion closure avonpolice traffic bristol highways emergency The M5 motorway in Somerset has been closed in both directions for over 12 hours following a serious crash that occurred late Sunday night. The collision, which took place around 11 pm on November 30, has prompted an … Read More