Opening of New Bridgwater Council Houses Delayed Following Break-In and Theft Wednesday, February 18, 2026 bridgwater somerset councilhousing penleahouse construction theft delay flats socialrent development The completion and opening of a major council housing development in Bridgwater has been postponed due to a break-in at the construction site, Somerset Council has confirmed. The project, led by Homes in Somerset in … Read More
Live: M5 Traffic at Standstill Following Crash in Somerset Saturday, February 14, 2026 m5 somerset traffic crash emergency police firefighters accident roadblock delay Traffic on the M5 in Somerset has come to a complete standstill following a serious crash. Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and medical teams, are currently at the scene managing the situation and providing …
M5 Reopens in Somerset Following Crash-Induced Traffic Standstill Wednesday, February 11, 2026 m5 somerset crash traffic highways accident delay clearance emergency motorway The M5 motorway in Somerset has reopened after a crash caused significant delays and brought traffic to a standstill. Authorities responded promptly to the incident, working to clear the vehicles involved and restore normal … Read More
Somerset Council Delays Budget Approval Amid Central Government Funding Uncertainty Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset council budget postponement government funding tax finance meeting delay Somerset Council has postponed its annual budget-setting full council meeting due to delays in receiving funding details from central government. This marks the third consecutive year the council faces uncertainty over … Read More
M5 Junction Crash Involving Three Vehicles Cleared Monday, February 2, 2026 m5 crash traffic police accident junction cleared emergency delay roadsafety A collision involving three vehicles at a junction on the M5 caused significant traffic delays earlier today. Emergency services quickly responded to the incident, working to ensure the safety of all involved and to clear the …
M5 Traffic Comes to a Halt Due to Somerset Crash Sunday, February 1, 2026 m5 somerset traffic crash delay motorway emergency commuters transport roadsafety Traffic on the M5 motorway near Somerset was brought to a complete stop following a significant crash. The incident caused extensive delays, with vehicles backed up for miles. Emergency services responded promptly to the …