Heatwave Halts Repairs to 'Liquified' Stretch of A30 in Somerset Wednesday, June 24, 2026 somerset a30 heatwave roadworks repairs bitumen surfacedressing trafficsafety highways kielybrothers Repairs to a vulnerable section of the A30 in Somerset have been delayed due to ongoing heatwave conditions, which caused the road surface to “liquify” following extreme weather in late May. Somerset Council, … Read More
Heatwave Forces Delay in Repairs to ‘Liquefied’ A30 Section in Somerset Wednesday, June 24, 2026 heatwave somerset a30 roadworks bitumen repairs trafficsafety surfacedressing kielybrothers infrastructure A severe heatwave has postponed crucial repair work on a stretch of the A30 in Somerset after extreme temperatures caused the road surface to “liquefy.” In late May, Somerset Council and its contractor Kiely Brothers … Read More
Over 200 Somerset Schools Close as Extreme Heat Warning Hits Region Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset heatwave schools closures metoffice extremeheat ukhsa safety prompostponed temperature Over 200 schools across Somerset, Bath, and North East Somerset have been confirmed closed as the region braces for an extreme heat warning set to take effect at 9am on Wednesday, June 24. Currently, 201 schools have … Read More
Over 200 Somerset Schools Close Amid Extreme Heat Warning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset schools heatwave closures metoffice ukhealthsecurityagency temperature safety postponement extremeheat More than 200 schools across Somerset are now confirmed closed as the region braces for an extreme heat warning set to take effect tomorrow. A total of 201 schools in Somerset, Bath, and North East Somerset have shut their … Read More
Somerset MP Urges Government to Fund School Retrofits for Heatwave Resilience Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset heatwave schools education retrofit climate funding safety pupils government As Somerset braces for a sweltering heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 36°C on Wednesday, June 24, local schools face significant challenges in protecting pupils and staff from the rising heat. An amber weather … Read More
Somerset MP Urges Government to Fund School Retrofits for Heatwave Preparedness Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset heatwave education schools retrofit climate government funding safety mp As Somerset braces for temperatures soaring up to 36°C on Wednesday, June 24, local schools face significant disruptions amid an amber weather warning. In response, Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and … Read More