Loss-making Carlton Street Car Park at Risk of Collapse Under Weight of Electric Vehicles Saturday, February 28, 2026 carlton carpark northsomerset electricvehicles structuralrisk lease westonsupermare council repairs finance The Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare, leased by North Somerset Council, is facing severe structural risks and financial losses, prompting concerns over its future viability. The upper levels of the multi-storey … Read More
Carlton Street Car Park Faces Structural Risk Due to Electric Vehicle Weight Amid Council Losses Saturday, February 28, 2026 carpark electricvehicles northsomerset council westonsupermare lease infrastructure repairs losses construction Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare is at risk of structural failure if too many electric vehicles (EVs) occupy its currently closed upper levels. North Somerset Council, tied into a lease until 2058, refers to the … Read More
Fire Service Launches In-Depth Review of Electric Vehicle Battery Fires Thursday, December 18, 2025 fire electricvehicles lithiumion batteries safety disposal recycling thermalrunaway transport emergency The fire service is undertaking a comprehensive review of incidents involving electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, as concerns over the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries continue to grow. This initiative reflects a … Read More
Fire Service Investigates Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Incidents Thursday, December 18, 2025 electricvehicles batteries fire liion transport motorway safety disposal devon firefighter The Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is intensifying its investigation into electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, responding to a rising number of incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. Incidents involving EV … Read More
M5 Lorry Fire Sparks Major Motorway Closure and Gridlock on Diversion Routes Wednesday, October 1, 2025 m5 fire devon lorry diversion traffic closure electricvehicles emergency gridlock A significant lorry fire on the M5 motorway in Devon has resulted in major traffic disruption, with motorists facing severe delays on diversion routes. The incident began shortly after 6:30 a.m. when a car transporter … Read More
M5 Closed in Both Directions After Car Transporter Fire Near Cullompton Wednesday, October 1, 2025 m5 motorway fire cartransporter electricvehicles devon diversions traffic emergency roadclosure sport The M5 motorway has been completely closed in both directions between junctions 28 (Cullompton) and 29 (Exeter) following a fire involving a car transporter carrying nine electric vehicles. The incident has caused major … Read More