New Pharmacy Opens in Wellington to Address Local Shortage Following Closures Thursday, March 12, 2026 pharmacy wellington healthcare somerset alliedpharmacies closures gideonamos housing nhs community Wellington has welcomed a new pharmacy this week, filling the gap left by recent closures that had left the town under-served. Previously relying on just two pharmacies to serve a population of over 16,000, the town now … Read More
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