Major Incident Declared in Somerset Amid Forecast of Continued Heavy Rain Wednesday, February 11, 2026 somerset rain flooding roads weather emergency traffic floods incident heavy-rain A major incident has been declared in Somerset as the region faces ongoing severe weather conditions. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue, exacerbating already challenging conditions. Local authorities report that more … Read More
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
M5 Reopens in Somerset Following Crash-Induced Standstill Wednesday, February 11, 2026 m5 somerset crash traffic highways standstill incident emergency travel delays The M5 in Somerset has reopened after a crash caused a significant standstill earlier today. According to traffic reports and highways camera footage, vehicles were held up for an extended period while emergency services …
Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Home Attack in Yeovil Wednesday, February 11, 2026 yeovil attemptedmurder attack police avonsomerset colinthorne crime court kiddles emergency A 32-year-old man has been formally charged with attempted murder after a woman was attacked in her home in Yeovil. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, when the woman, in her 50s, sustained a neck … Read More
Somerset Flood Alerts Persist as Threat of More Rain Raises Concerns Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset flooding environment emergency council rainfall rivers metoffice evacuation health Somerset remains on high alert as a major incident continues due to persistent flooding risks affecting homes and businesses across the county. Emergency services and the Environment Agency (EA) are actively monitoring the … Read More
Live: A30 Closed in Yeovil Due to Fallen Tree Causing All-Day Disruption Tuesday, February 10, 2026 a30 yeovil roadclosure traffic disruption fallen tree road safety emergency clearance detours The A30 in Yeovil has been closed following the fall of a large tree, resulting in significant disruption throughout the day. Authorities confirmed that the tree brought up a section of the roadside bank, complicating … Read More