North Somerset Council is set to reduce the speed limit by 10mph on several sections of the A370 in Weston-super-Mare, targeting a notorious crash hotspot along the busy route. The changes will affect five key locations: …
A man from Taunton faces nearly three years off the road after being caught driving under the influence on the wrong side of the A38. On Monday, May 4, Francis Siyachitema, 50, was spotted by a police patrol driving his …
A young woman has tragically lost her life in a serious accident on the M5 motorway. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, but despite their efforts, the woman was pronounced dead. Authorities are investigating …
A driver fled the scene following multiple collisions near a KFC outlet, prompting an urgent appeal from the police for witnesses. The vehicle was involved in several crashes in the area before the driver escaped on foot. …
A North Somerset motorcyclist has been publicly named and reprimanded after being caught speeding at a dangerous 110mph in a 50mph zone. Zephan Thompson, 26, from Rowan Close in Weston-super-Mare, was clocked exceeding the …
A motorcyclist from North Somerset has been publicly named after being caught speeding at an alarming 110mph in a 50mph zone. Zephan Thompson, 26, from Rowan Close in Weston-super-Mare, was clocked traveling more than twice …
The long-awaited construction of a £4 million roundabout at Whitnell Corner near Wells is set to begin on Monday, June 15. This crucial junction, located near West Horrington where the B3135 meets the B3139 Bath Road just …
A tragic accident on the B3148 Rimpton Hill near Yeovil has resulted in the death of a motorcyclist following a collision with a BMW vehicle. Emergency services responded to the crash shortly before 3pm on April 26. The …
In Weston-Super-Mare town centre, police have reported disturbing incidents where young e-scooter riders deliberately targeted pedestrians. On Friday, April 10, the North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing unit responded to …
The Government is considering implementing tougher penalties for drivers who fail to wear seat belts, following alarming new research from MoneySuperMarket revealing that 5.9 million UK drivers—equivalent to 14%—regularly …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …