Somerset Council is set to incur a significant legal bill after the Planning Inspectorate determined that the Cornish Farm Touring Park, situated near the M5 motorway just outside Taunton, can continue operating. The caravan …
Somerset Council faces a substantial legal bill after the Planning Inspectorate ruled in favour of a long-standing caravan park near the M5 motorway, allowing it to continue operating. The Cornish Farm Touring Park, located …
A significant traffic jam on the M5 motorway in Somerset has finally cleared several hours after a crash earlier today. Drivers experienced long queues and slow-moving traffic as emergency services attended to the incident …
Traffic congestion on the M5 motorway in Somerset has finally eased after a crash caused significant delays earlier today. Drivers were held up in extensive queues for several hours as emergency services attended to the …
A travellers' site located near Somerset’s new gigafactory may have to be dismantled following the rejection of a planning appeal. Charlie Barney and J. Birch submitted an application in December 2025 seeking retrospective …
A travellers' site located near Somerset’s new ‘gigafactory’ may be required to be dismantled after an unsuccessful planning appeal. Charlie Barney and J. Birch sought retrospective planning permission in December 2025 for a …
A lorry overturn on the M5 motorway has led to significant traffic disruption, with drivers facing queues stretching up to six miles. Motorists caught in the affected area have reported experiencing a ‘complete standstill’ in …
Declan Donnelly has confessed that he unintentionally broke the law and came close to being arrested after shoplifting at Bridgwater Services on the M5 motorway. Known across the UK for his family-friendly image alongside …
The M5 motorway experienced an emergency closure this summer, resulting in substantial delays for holidaymakers. This incident occurred amid the peak travel season, amplifying traffic congestion significantly on this crucial …
The M5 motorway experienced severe delays during the summer holiday period due to heavy traffic congestion. An emergency closure was put in place, which further contributed to the disruption for motorists travelling along …
The M5 motorway experienced major delays during the summer holiday period due to an emergency closure. Drivers travelling on this key route faced significant disruption as queues built up, causing frustration among …
An emergency closure has been enforced on the M5 motorway, prompting the implementation of a full diversion route. This closure coincides with increased holiday traffic, leading to warnings of substantial delays for drivers …
Drivers using the M5 are being advised of long delays after an emergency closure was put in place amid increased holiday traffic. The closure has necessitated the full implementation of a diversion route designed to manage …
A proposal to build a large ‘garden village’ near Taunton Racecourse has sparked concerns that the town could be effectively “divided by the M5” motorway, raising fears about the future character and landscape of the area. …
Concerns continue to mount regarding a proposed ‘garden village’ development that could potentially leave Taunton split by the M5 motorway. Somerset Council recently closed the initial consultation phase for its new Somerset …