Taunton Road Closed Due to House Fire Saturday, February 14, 2026 fire taunton roadclosure emergency firefighters housefire safety property investigation response A house fire on Taunton Road led to the closure of the street as emergency services responded to the incident. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and worked to contain the blaze. To ensure safety, neighbouring …
Flood Warnings Issued as Somerset Faces Continued Rainfall Challenges Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset flooding weather riverlevels rainfall warnings safety floodrisk emergency environment Somerset is bracing for ongoing flooding concerns as river levels remain high due to recent heavy rainfall. While some areas have seen water levels starting to recede, widespread warnings are still in place to alert residents …
‘I Felt a Tingling in My Arm, Then My Cat Wouldn’t Leave My Side – I Called 111’ Thursday, February 12, 2026 scad heartattack contraceptive prescription hypertension health emergency cat awareness recovery Peta Rance, a 40-year-old footcare practitioner from Yeovil, Somerset, was once a dedicated runner, jogging 5k multiple times a week to improve her health after being diagnosed with high blood pressure. But everything changed … Read More
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
'Major Incident' Declared in Somerset Amidst Persistent Rainfall Wednesday, February 11, 2026 somerset rain flooding incident emergency roads travel weather disruption safety A major incident has been declared in Somerset as the region braces for continued heavy rainfall. Authorities have reported more than 5,000 issues on the roads, including flooding and closures, causing significant disruption … 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 …