Traffic on the M5 near Bristol has finally begun to clear following a serious crash that caused significant delays and a complete standstill. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation and assist …
Plans to build 60 new homes in the small Somerset village of Westbury-sub-Mendip have been delayed amid serious road safety concerns. The Church Commissioners for England proposed the development in January 2025, aiming to …
Councillors have postponed a decision on a new housing development in Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, amid serious worries about road safety and pedestrian access. The Church Commissioners for England submitted plans in …
Two lanes on the M5 motorway near Bristol have been closed due to a crash, causing significant traffic delays. Drivers are advised to expect slow-moving traffic and consider alternative routes if possible. Emergency services …
New road safety initiatives may soon be introduced near Nerrols Primary School in Taunton after a vehicle crashed close to the school’s pavement during the recent Easter holidays. Located on Nerrols Drive in the Priorswood …
The A30 at East Chinnock has reopened to traffic after being shut down due to a crash earlier today. The closure had led to significant congestion as drivers sought alternative routes. Emergency services responded promptly to …
Police are urgently appealing for the driver of a silver Ford Focus to come forward following a serious road traffic collision in Glastonbury. The incident occurred on the A39 Street Road at around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, 26 …
The M5 motorway was closed for 12 hours following a serious tanker crash, causing significant disruption for motorists. The incident, which occurred earlier in the day, resulted in extensive traffic jams, with some drivers …
Somerset Council is set to invest up to £2.3 million in purchasing 14 new gritter lorries ahead of the approaching winter season. This move aims to ensure that major transport routes across Somerset remain open and safe …
Ella Cook, a dedicated NHS worker, tragically lost her life in a car crash on the A46 in Claverton on April 15, 2023. In a poignant twist of fate, Ella received donated blood that she had helped collect earlier that same day. …
Plans to construct a battery energy storage facility adjacent to a Somerset travellers' site have been rejected due to road safety concerns. Enray Power Ltd submitted an application in April 2025 to build the facility at St …
Significant walking and cycling infrastructure improvements are crucial to ensure safe access to a replacement secondary school planned for Bridgwater by September 2028. Haygrove School, currently situated on Durleigh Road, …
Somerset Council is set to enhance nearly 100 roads across the county this summer through an extensive surface dressing programme. This maintenance effort aims to protect the road network, improve driving conditions, and …
Somerset Council faces renewed pressure to improve safety following another serious collision at a notorious accident hotspot on the A361 junction outside Frome. Anna Sabine, the Liberal Democrat MP for Frome and East …
A multi-vehicle crash on the A361 near Frome has resulted in the road being closed in one direction. Emergency services attended the scene promptly after the incident was reported this afternoon. Drivers are advised to expect …