Driving

Monday, May 4, 2026 m5 somerset bankholiday traffic delays motorway driving congestion travel holiday

Drivers face significant delays on the M5 motorway in Somerset this afternoon as thousands head home after the Bank Holiday weekend. Traffic is moving slowly, with long queues stretching along the route due to increased …

Saturday, May 2, 2026 reckless driving police chase child speeding dangerous court imprisonment disqualification

Curtis Harrison, 27, of Fullers Way, Odd Down, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after leading police on a dangerous, high-speed chase through residential streets in Chippenham last September. On the evening of … Read More

Saturday, May 2, 2026 reckless driving police chase child speeding dangerous court imprisonment disqualification

Curtis Harrison, 27, of Fullers Way, Odd Down, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after a reckless high-speed police chase in Chippenham last September. Driving a Ford Focus with no insurance and faulty number plates, … Read More

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 nhs tragedy roadsafety somerset tribute driving accident love justice blooddonation

Ella Cook, a dedicated NHS worker, tragically lost her life in a car crash on the A46 in Claverton on April 15, 2023. In a poignant twist of fate, Ella received donated blood that she had helped collect earlier that same day. … Read More

Friday, April 10, 2026 m5 somerset traffic travel weekend holiday queuing congestion driving delays

Friday evening on the M5 in Somerset sees heavy stop-and-go traffic as countless drivers embark on weekend trips or return from school holiday breaks. The popular route experiences slow-moving queues that test patience and …

Saturday, February 7, 2026 somerset accident arrest driving injury police ford watchet drugs dangerousdriving

A man in his twenties has been arrested following a serious single-vehicle crash in Somerset that left a passenger in critical condition. The incident occurred around 6:10 p.m. on Friday, February 6, on Brendon Road in … Read More