A crash on a key road near the Glastonbury Festival site has led to significant traffic delays for festival-goers leaving the event. The incident has compounded the already heavy congestion typical during the festival’s …
The fate of a housing development near the Somerset-Dorset border remains uncertain as a second judicial review has been launched. In November 2018, the Planning Inspectorate granted outline permission to Gladman Developments …
As thousands make their way to the Glastonbury Festival this week, whether from across the UK or beyond, it’s crucial to be aware of some important but often overlooked driving rules. Although the festival officially opens on …
A new analysis highlights Somerset’s most dangerous driving hotspots, shedding light on where motorists should be most cautious. Home Office data reveals that over 6,200 dangerous driving incidents were reported across …
A major new service station featuring multiple food outlets and drive-thrus is proposed for the A303 near Yeovil, potentially transforming the area for motorists and creating significant local employment. Currently, travelers …
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys carefully as thousands flock to Stonehenge to celebrate the Summer Solstice on the night of Friday, June 20, and the morning of Saturday, June 21. The event marks the sun reaching …
Somerset is on the path to a transportation revolution, with local councillors proposing a series of major transport schemes aimed at creating safer roads, expanding train services, and improving links to employment hubs. The …
A third victim has tragically died as a result of a crash involving a red Toyota Prius and three Vespa scooters on the A36 near Knook, Warminster, Wiltshire. The collision occurred on Saturday, May 31, at approximately 10:30 …
Last month, Gloucestershire police conducted Operation Tramline on the M5 motorway, pulling over a total of 58 drivers for a range of driving offenses. This road safety initiative, supported by National Highways, aims to …
Nestled near Shaftesbury in Dorset, the B3081’s Zig Zag Hill holds the reputation as Britain’s “bendiest” road. This short but intense stretch covers just about a mile, yet it is packed with a relentless series of sharp …
A senior coroner has called for immediate action to enhance safety on a notorious section of the A30 after a series of fatal accidents have claimed four lives in just over four years. The stretch between Yeovil and Sherborne …
The family of Mary Emerson-Reed, a 63-year-old cyclist tragically killed in a collision, have paid an emotional tribute to her memory. Mary, from Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, lost her life after being struck by Alan Morris, a …
Avon and Somerset Police’s Proactive Roads Policing Team is receiving a boost this month with two new dual-branded police vehicles funded by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), which leads efforts to combat uninsured driving …
Tributes have poured in after the tragic death of Connor Hobbs, a 22-year-old from South Molton, who died in a collision on Monday, May 12. The crash involved a car and a lorry on an unclassified road at Kingsland Barton, …
Traffic is heavily congested on the A303 following a crash near a key roundabout. Commuters should anticipate delays as emergency services attend the scene and clear the wreckage. Drivers are advised to seek alternative …