A Keynsham man was caught driving over the legal alcohol limit as he fled a heated confrontation at a wedding, a court heard yesterday. Mark Stewart admitted to driving with a breath alcohol level above the legal limit when …
Plans to introduce bus stops on the Keynsham bypass have drawn criticism from a local councillor who warns they may cause safety risks and unnecessary disruption. The dual carriageway, currently with a 70mph speed limit, …
The leader of the Labour opposition group on Somerset Council has expressed strong criticism of the revised plans to build 220 new homes on the outskirts of Bridgwater. Bloor Homes South West initially indicated in July 2025 …
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced after being found guilty of dangerously driving, resulting in the death of a teenager near Weston-super-Mare. Kasper Stankiewicz was unanimously found guilty by a jury at Bristol Crown …
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced following a fatal road traffic collision that claimed the life of a teenager near Weston-Super-Mare. Kasper Stankiewicz was found guilty by a unanimous jury verdict after a three-day trial …
Traffic on the M5 has come to a complete halt following a lorry fire, causing significant disruption to motorists. The incident has resulted in delays estimated at around 45 minutes, with queues extending approximately four …
A lorry fire on the M5 has caused significant disruption, bringing traffic to a standstill over a stretch of approximately four miles. Motorists are currently facing delays of about 45 minutes as emergency services attend to …
Plans to build 24 new homes in Milverton, described as one of Somerset’s “most important and attractive” villages, were unanimously rejected by local councillors on August 25. The proposal, submitted by Wellington-based …
Steve Band, a resident of Peasedown St John since around 2000, describes the junction at Bath Road as “a nightmare” he often tries to avoid. Peasedown St John, a peaceful village south of Bath, lies just north of a notorious …
Residents of Peasedown St John, a peaceful village near Bath, continue to grapple with traffic issues at a notorious junction on the A367. Steve Band, 53, who has lived in Peasedown since around 2000, describes the junction …
Steve Band, 53, has lived in Peasedown St John since around the year 2000. This peaceful village, located just south of Bath and near a busy junction on the A367, is generally tranquil, but one particular traffic hotspot …
Plans to build 24 new homes in Milverton, described as one of Somerset’s “most important and attractive” villages, have been unanimously rejected by local councillors following nearly four years of consideration. Developer R …
Plans to construct 24 new homes in the picturesque Somerset village of Milverton have been unanimously refused by local councillors following lengthy discussions. The application, submitted by Wellington-based developer R & K …
A 21-year-old man has been charged following a fatal single-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a young man earlier this year in Rode. The incident occurred on January 17 at around 1.45am at Rode Common, near the …
A 21-year-old man is due to appear in court next month following a tragic collision in Rode in January that resulted in the death of a young man. Avon and Somerset Police investigated a single-vehicle crash at Rode Common, …