£40m bid launched to reopen key Somerset coast road closed for three years Friday, May 1, 2026 somerset cleevehill coastroad infrastructure transport erosion governmentfunding watchet roadclosure localeconomy Somerset Council has submitted a £40 million bid to the UK government to reopen the B3191 Cleeve Hill road, a crucial coastal route in west Somerset that has been closed since January 2023. The road, which connects Watchet … Read More
Traffic Chaos on A39 in Ashcott Following Crash Near Two Pubs Wednesday, April 29, 2026 a39 ashcott crash traffic roadclosure eastbound emergency accident pubs delays Traffic came to a standstill on the A39 in Ashcott after a crash occurred near two popular pubs. The accident prompted the closure of the eastbound side of the road, causing significant delays for motorists in the area. …
Traffic Chaos on A39 in Ashcott Following Crash Near Local Pubs Wednesday, April 29, 2026 a39 ashcott traffic crash roadclosure pubs accident congestion emergency delays A crash near two popular pubs in Ashcott has caused significant traffic disruption on the eastbound side of the A39. Authorities closed the lane to manage the situation and ensure safety, resulting in delays for commuters. …
Somerset Tractor Fire Causes Traffic Delays and Massive Smoke Plume Wednesday, April 29, 2026 somerset tractor fire traffic smoke emergency roadclosure blaze vehiclesafety disruption A tractor fire in Somerset brought traffic to a standstill and sent a massive plume of smoke into the sky. The incident occurred when the vehicle suddenly caught fire, spraying flaming bits of metal as it burned. Emergency … Read More
Torched Derelict Building in Sherborne Sparks Calls for Urgent Action Tuesday, April 28, 2026 sherborne fire newellhouse antisocialbehaviour vandalism publicsafety dorsetcouncil investigation roadclosure listedbuilding A deliberate fire has severely damaged a derelict building in Sherborne, drawing urgent calls for remedial action from local authorities. The fire broke out at the former Newell House School on Cornhill, near the A30, at 5:58 … Read More
Motorcyclist Dies in Collision Involving Land Rover and Volkswagen in Collingbourne Ducis Monday, April 27, 2026 collision motorcyclist fatality wiltshire investigation landrover volkswagen audi crash roadclosure Wiltshire Police have confirmed the death of a motorcyclist following a collision with a Land Rover and a Volkswagen ID.3 on the A346 in Collingbourne Ducis. Emergency services responded to the crash shortly after 10 a.m. on … Read More