Legal Issues Leave 24 New Affordable Homes Near A303 Empty for Nearly a Year Saturday, February 28, 2026 affordable housing martock somerset section278 development legal delay stonewater a303 Twenty-four newly constructed affordable homes on Foldhill Lane in the village of Martock, near the A303, have remained vacant for almost a year due to ongoing legal disputes between the developer and Somerset Council. The … Read More
A-Road Near Taunton Reopens Following Crash Friday, February 27, 2026 taunton traffic crash accident a-road reopening delay roadsafety emergency transport A major A-road near Taunton has reopened after being temporarily closed due to a crash. The incident caused significant slowdowns, affecting traffic flow in the area for several hours. Emergency services responded promptly, …
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