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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 bridgwater firearm police arrest charge labuschagne operation bombdisposal court avon

A 65-year-old man, Paul Labuschagne of Kings Street, Bridgwater, has been charged with possession of a firearm following a police operation at his property. The Avon and Somerset Police conducted a pre-planned raid on … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 somerset m5 closure councillor tractor traffic nationalhighways roads transport police

A Somerset councillor has openly admitted to blocking a local road using his tractor and trailer during a recent extended closure of the M5 motorway. The closure, which lasted several hours, compounded ongoing traffic issues … Read More

Monday, June 15, 2026 m5 traffic police incident delay road transport travel safety highway

Traffic on the M5 has begun to ease after a temporary stop caused by a police incident. Drivers experienced delays while authorities managed the situation, but normal traffic conditions have now resumed.

Monday, June 15, 2026 m5 traffic police incident delay motorway congestion safety road highway

Traffic on the M5 motorway has returned to normal after a temporary stop caused by a police-related incident. Authorities briefly halted vehicles to manage the situation safely, leading to some delays. Once the issue was …

Sunday, June 14, 2026 crash ilminster taunton police roadclosure traffic accident emergency delays safety

A serious collision has occurred on the road between Ilminster and Taunton, prompting emergency services to close the route and advise drivers to seek alternative routes. Authorities have warned that the closures are expected … Read More

Sunday, June 14, 2026 crash ilminster taunton police roadclosure emergency traffic accident safety warning

A serious crash has occurred on the road between Ilminster and Taunton, leading police to issue a strong warning for drivers to avoid the area. Authorities have confirmed that road closures will remain in place for several … Read More