Residential Road Near Chard Reservoir May Become a Permanent 'Green Lane' Monday, February 9, 2026 chard greenlane safety cycling pedestrians somersetcouncil toucheslane traffic consultation activetravel Somerset Council is seeking public input on plans to transform Touches Lane, a quiet residential road near Chard Reservoir, into a ‘green lane’ aimed at improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse … Read More
Flooded Roads Remain Closed in Devon and Somerset Following Persistent Rainfall Friday, February 6, 2026 flooding devon somerset roads rainfall closures travel weather rain safety Flooded roads in Devon and Somerset continue to disrupt travel as relentless rain shows no sign of easing. Authorities have issued warnings and closed numerous affected routes to ensure public safety. Residents and commuters … Read More
Crowdfunder Launched to Block Controversial Castle Cary Housing Development Thursday, February 5, 2026 castlecary housing development judicialreview crowdfunding abri planning wwii community safety A community campaign has been launched to halt the construction of 27 new homes on the Foxes Run site in Castle Cary by funding a judicial review. The Yarlington Housing Association originally received planning permission on … Read More
Police and Crime Commissioner Responds to Fatal Teen Stabbing in Chippenham Tuesday, February 3, 2026 stabbing knifecrime chippenham wiltshire police crime violence youth safety community The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire, Philip Wilkinson, has expressed deep condolences following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Chippenham on Saturday afternoon. The tragic incident occurred just before … Read More
LIVE: Urgent 999 Search Underway for Missing Boys Possibly Traveled to Bristol Monday, February 2, 2026 missing missingboys search emergency bristol police urgent disappearance children safety Authorities have launched an urgent 999 search following the disappearance of two boys who were last seen last week. Concern is mounting as they may have traveled to Bristol, prompting a coordinated response from police and … Read More
No Funding Available to Reopen Key Yeovil Rat Run Nearly Five Years After Landslide Closure Monday, February 2, 2026 chinnockhollow somerset yeovil landslide roadclosure infrastructure budget transport safety council Somerset Council has no budget allocated to reopen Chinnock Hollow, a vital rat run in Yeovil, nearly five years after it was closed due to a significant landslide. The narrow road, which connects the A30 High Street in East … Read More