Months of Roadworks Set to Begin on the A38 Today Monday, May 18, 2026 a38 roadworks traffic transport maintenance delays construction travel safety infrastructure Starting today, extensive roadworks will commence on the A38, with expected duration spanning several months. These essential maintenance and improvement efforts aim to enhance the safety and efficiency of this major route. … Read More
Search Underway for Missing Somerset Girl Last Seen on Bike Saturday, May 16, 2026 missing somerset bridgwater scarlett police bike carrera search emergency safety Avon and Somerset Police are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old girl, Scarlett, who was last seen cycling in the Bridgwater area on Thursday, May 14. Scarlett was riding a black Carrera … Read More
Major Delays on M5 Following Crash at Junction 18 Thursday, May 14, 2026 m5 traffic accident delays congestion j18 motorway safety road emergency Significant traffic delays have been reported on the M5 motorway following a crash at Junction 18. Authorities temporarily halted traffic to manage the scene and ensure safety, leading to congestion in the surrounding area. …
New Safety Measures Proposed After Crash Near Taunton Primary School Thursday, May 14, 2026 taunton safety schools traffic somerset council cycling barriers speed community Following a vehicle crash near Nerrols Primary School in Taunton during the Easter break, calls have intensified for enhanced safety measures to protect pupils, staff, and local residents. Located on Nerrols Drive in the … Read More
Video Captures Chaos as Bath Driver Mounts Pavement Near Child and Pram Wednesday, May 13, 2026 drinkdriving bath crash pavement arrest sentencing police safety rehabilitation vehicles A 73-year-old man from Bath was banned from driving for 27 months after causing a dangerous crash while over the legal alcohol limit. Garrick Jones of Holburne Park, Bathwick, mounted a pavement, collided with multiple … Read More
Electric Shower Catches Fire in Somerset Home, Two Suffer Smoke Inhalation Wednesday, May 13, 2026 fire electricshower somerset firefighters smokeinhalation emergency response propertydamage safety evacuation An electric shower caught fire while in use at a home in Movers Place, Street, Somerset, on the evening of Tuesday, May 12. The fire was reported to Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service at approximately 9 p.m. Three … Read More