Live: A30 Closed in Yeovil Due to Fallen Tree Causing All-Day Disruption Tuesday, February 10, 2026 a30 yeovil roadclosure traffic disruption fallen tree road safety emergency clearance detours The A30 in Yeovil has been closed following the fall of a large tree, resulting in significant disruption throughout the day. Authorities confirmed that the tree brought up a section of the roadside bank, complicating … Read More
Five-Year Driving Ban for Man Who Drank 'A Couple of Ports' Before Driving 4x4 Monday, February 9, 2026 drinkdriving ban 4x4 disqualified alcohol police sentencing insurance rehabilitation road safety Trevor Nex, a 43-year-old man from Baytree Farm, Watchfield, Highbridge, has been handed a five-year driving ban for driving his 4x4 under the influence of alcohol. Nex admitted to having “a couple of ports” before taking the … Read More
Woman Sentenced for Fatal Hit-and-Run of Devoted Grandmother Tuesday, December 2, 2025 hitandrun sentencing carelessdriving bridgwater jeanbentley familyloss justice road safety avonsomerset court Jane Hill, 57, from Bridgwater, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving in a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of 85-year-old Jean Bentley in September 2022. On September 23, … Read More
All You Need to Know About the M5 Fatal Crash After Man Exited Ambulance Monday, December 1, 2025 m5 crash fatality ambulance collision road safety emergency investigation motorway accident A tragic fatal crash occurred on the M5 involving a man who exited an ambulance and was subsequently hit by a car. The incident has raised serious concerns about road safety and emergency response protocols. Authorities … Read More
Somerset Man Sentenced for Dangerous Driving and Multiple Offences Wednesday, October 1, 2025 somerset tailgating drivingoffences disqualified uninsured falseplates police knives conviction road safety A 21-year-old man from Somerset has been sentenced after committing several serious driving offences. Jake King, of Maunder Close, Wincanton, appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Monday, September 29, following an … Read More
Three-Year Ban for Drink-Driver Over Four Times Legal Limit Monday, September 1, 2025 drinkdriving disqualification road safety alcohol police taunton anpr sentencing collision avonsomerset Andre Vrona, 43, of Plain Pond, Wiveliscombe, has been disqualified from driving for three years after being found more than four times over the legal alcohol limit while driving his Volkswagen Golf on the A358 near Henlade. … Read More