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. …
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
Building Fire Forces Closure of A-Road Near Somerset Border Monday, April 27, 2026 fire roadclosure somerset emergency traffic buildingfire safety transport incident localnews A significant building fire has resulted in the closure of an A-road near the Somerset border. Authorities have closed the road in both directions to ensure public safety and allow emergency services to manage the situation …
Reopening Somerset’s Key Coastal Road Must Be a Top Priority, Say Local Leaders Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset b3191 transport roadclosure coastalerosion infrastructure localgovernment publicconsultation connectivity watchet Reopening the vital B3191 coastal road between Blue Anchor and Watchet in Somerset is emerging as a critical priority in the county’s revised local transport plan. The road, closed indefinitely in January 2023 by Somerset … Read More