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 …
Plans to construct a battery energy storage facility adjacent to a Somerset travellers’ site have been refused by local council officials citing road safety issues. Enray Power Ltd submitted an application in April 2025 to …
A decision on the proposed development of 56 new homes near King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerton has been postponed by Somerset Council’s planning committee south. Bloor Homes South West, currently constructing the …
A planned expansion of the Somerton Mead housing development, proposing 56 new homes adjacent to King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerset, has been delayed by the local planning committee. The development by Bloor Homes …
A dispersal order has been issued in the tranquil town of Bradford on Avon following a rise in reports of anti-social behaviour, particularly among young people. Wiltshire Police enforced a Section 35 order effective from 3pm …
Wiltshire Police have enacted a dispersal order in the tranquil town of Bradford on Avon following a surge in reports of anti-social behaviour linked to groups of young people. The section 35 order came into effect at 3pm on …
A person was successfully rescued from the River Avon in Bath earlier today. Emergency services were quickly on the scene after receiving reports of someone in distress in the water. Rescue teams worked efficiently to bring …
After almost a year of closure, the inpatient maternity services and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Yeovil District Hospital have officially reopened. The services were temporarily suspended in May 2025 following safety …
Yeovil District Hospital has officially reopened its inpatient maternity services and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) after nearly a year of closure prompted by safety concerns raised by the Care Quality Commission in May 2025. …
The mayor of Sallespisse, a quaint French village, has issued a polite request to pranksters after one of its road signs mysteriously resurfaced in Somerset, England. The sign, missing for six months, was found last week …
The mayor of Sallespisse, a small French village, has issued a polite appeal after one of the village’s road signs was found 540 miles away in Somerset, England. For months, the village’s sign had mysteriously vanished, only …
A young biker has been seriously injured in a crash in Glastonbury and is currently receiving treatment in hospital. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the motorcyclist sustained potentially …
A suspect who was under police custody at Bath hospital has escaped and remains on the run. Authorities are actively searching for the individual, who was last seen at the medical facility after reporting feeling unwell. The …
As the warmer months approach, many look forward to a refreshing day by the sea. However, not all beaches in Somerset are safe for swimming, with official advisories cautioning against entering the water at certain locations. …
A significant update to dog-related legislation has come into force, bringing stricter rules and harsher penalties for owners in England and Wales. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025, effective from March …