Somerset Man Sentenced After Dangerous Tailgating and Multiple Offences Wednesday, October 1, 2025 somerset tailgating police drivingoffences disqualified forgery knives roadsafety sentencing vehicleseizure Jake King, a 21-year-old resident of Maunder Close, Wincanton, has been sentenced after a series of serious driving offences including tailgating an unmarked police vehicle, driving while disqualified, and possession of a … Read More
Somerset Tops South West for Road Deaths in 2024 Monday, September 29, 2025 somerset roaddeaths roadsafety rospa casualties ruralroads motorcyclists pedestrians speedlimits trafficfatalities New data from the Department for Transport reveals that Somerset recorded one of the highest numbers of road deaths in the South West during 2024, underscoring the region’s pressing road safety challenges. In total, 1,602 … Read More
M5 Traffic Delays Caused by Vehicle Fire Closing Two Lanes Saturday, September 20, 2025 m5 traffic vehicle fire congestion emergency delays laneclosure roadsafety commute Traffic on the M5 is heavily congested today due to a vehicle fire that has forced the closure of two lanes. Drivers are experiencing long delays as emergency crews work to extinguish the fire and clear the scene. Authorities …
‘Patriotic’ Vandals Cost North Somerset Council Equivalent of Filling 200 Potholes Thursday, September 18, 2025 vandalism patriotism northsomerset roadsafety stgeorgescross councilcosts community flags potholes operationraisethecolours Vandals painting the St George’s Cross on road markings across North Somerset have forced the council to spend thousands of pounds on restoration—an amount that could instead fill around 200 potholes. Hannah Young, North … Read More
Major Somerset A-Road Closed Following Crash Saturday, September 6, 2025 somerset aroad crash closure police traffic emergency roadsafety transport incident A significant A-road in Somerset has been closed due to a serious crash. Authorities are advising drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes to minimize congestion and ensure safety. Emergency services are …
Roundabout Markings Defaced with England Flag Graffiti Spark Safety Concerns in Keynsham Thursday, August 28, 2025 keynsham roundabout graffiti stgeorgesflag patriotism roadsafety vandalism asylumseekers inclusion police Mini-roundabouts in Keynsham have recently been defaced with broad St George’s Cross designs, sparking concerns over road safety and misinterpretation among drivers. The red crosses, painted without council permission, cover … Read More