Somerset School Closes Due to Power Outage Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset schoolclosure poweroutage nationalgrid electricity engineers taunton repairs undergroundcables bishopslydeard A power outage has forced Bishops Lydeard Church School near Taunton, Somerset, to close for the entire day on Monday, February 2. National Grid is conducting urgent repairs on underground power cables, which has impacted … Read More
Average Cost of Fixing Potholes in Somerset Revealed Thursday, January 22, 2026 somerset potholes roadmaintenance council transport repairs infrastructure funding highways departmentfortransport sport Somerset Council has disclosed the average cost of repairing potholes on the county’s roads following a question from a local councillor. While the council oversees most roads in Somerset, major highways like the M5, A303, … Read More
Community Unites to Save Essential Taunton Hydrotherapy Pool Amid Funding Shortfall Saturday, November 29, 2025 hydrotherapy taunton community fundraising accessibility rehabilitation compasswellbeing charity repairs health A treasured hydrotherapy pool in Taunton faces the threat of closure unless urgent repair funding is secured, igniting a community-wide campaign that has garnered political and local business support. Located at Compass … Read More
A359 Road Closure Next Week for Essential Repairs Sunday, November 9, 2025 a359 roadworks somerset queencamel transport traffic repairs diversion resurfacing commuters A section of the A359 at Queen Camel will be closed for vital resurfacing work on Tuesday, November 11, and Wednesday, November 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Outside these hours, the road will remain open to … Read More
North Somerset Council’s Carlton Street Car Park Lease Called ‘Worst Deal Ever’ Amid Heavy Losses Saturday, November 8, 2025 northsomerset carpark lease council losses maintenance westonsupermare infrastructure repairs scandal North Somerset Council is facing severe financial and structural troubles with Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare, described by council leader Mike Bell as “the worst deal any council has ever signed.” The council … Read More
Musgrove Park Hospital Faces Disruption After Car Crashes Into Wall Friday, November 7, 2025 musgrove hospital accident carpark disruption crash safety emergency repairs parking Musgrove Park Hospital experienced significant disruption after a car crashed into a wall within its multi-storey car park. The impact led to structural concerns, prompting authorities to close the car park temporarily for … Read More