Roadsafety

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 nhs tragedy roadsafety somerset tribute driving accident love justice blooddonation

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. … Read More

Monday, April 27, 2026 battery energy storage somerset planning roadsafety flytipping renewable access council

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 … Read More

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 bridgwater haygrove school infrastructure cycling walking roadsafety development somerset education

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, … Read More

Monday, April 20, 2026 somerset surfacedressing highways maintenance roadsafety potholes transportation keilybros infrastructure summerworks sport

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 … Read More

Friday, April 17, 2026 somerset a361 roadsafety crash traffic frome council mp speedlimit accident

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 … Read More

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset a361 frome traffic accident crash emergency closure transport roadsafety

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 …