North Somerset Faces New £50,000 Library Funding Cut Amid Ongoing Closures Friday, February 20, 2026 libraries funding cuts northsomerset council budget closures community services localgovernment North Somerset Council is set to impose an additional £50,000 funding cut to its libraries, even as the final decisions about previous closures have yet to be ratified. This new reduction comes after last year’s significant … Read More
M5 in Somerset to Close Overnight for Essential Repairs Over Two Weeks Wednesday, February 11, 2026 m5 somerset highways repairs drainage closures traffic nationalhighways wellington junction26 Sections of the M5 motorway in Somerset will undergo overnight closures for nearly two weeks this February as part of vital drainage improvements. The motorway will be fully closed between junction 25 (Taunton) and junction … Read More
Flooded Roads Remain Closed in Devon and Somerset Following Persistent Rainfall Friday, February 6, 2026 flooding devon somerset roads rainfall closures travel weather rain safety Flooded roads in Devon and Somerset continue to disrupt travel as relentless rain shows no sign of easing. Authorities have issued warnings and closed numerous affected routes to ensure public safety. Residents and commuters … Read More
Village Library Saved Amid Council's Controversial Closures in North Somerset Thursday, February 5, 2026 libraries northsomerset pill closures budgetcuts community publicconsultation worle winscombe libraryservices The proposed closure of Pill Library in North Somerset has been reversed following overwhelming public support, though two other local libraries still face closure. North Somerset Council originally planned to close three … Read More
Major Somerset A46 Road to Close for £6 Million Upgrade Wednesday, January 14, 2026 somerset a46 roadworks upgrade nationalhighways safety drainage resurfacing closures travel National Highways is investing £6 million to upgrade the A46 in Somerset, delivering safer and smoother journeys for the more than 20,000 drivers who use this key route daily. The improvement works target the stretch north of … Read More
Multiple Somerset Roads Closed Due to Flooding – Live Updates Sunday, December 21, 2025 somerset flooding roads closures traffic emergency weather safety transport updates Severe flooding across Somerset has led to multiple road closures, disrupting travel throughout the region. Authorities have confirmed that numerous routes are blocked in both directions as water levels continue to rise. …