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
Man Brandishes Hammer During Dispute After Burnham-on-Sea Car Crash Wednesday, May 13, 2026 burnham crash confrontation hammer carpark traffic dispute police safety accident A minor traffic accident at a convenience store car park in Burnham-on-Sea quickly escalated when one of the involved parties pulled out a hammer during the ensuing argument. Witnesses reported that the confrontation … Read More
Blocked Fire Exits and Overcrowding Raise Safety Concerns at Royal United Hospital in Bath Tuesday, May 12, 2026 hospital safety fire emergency overcrowding staffing inspection mentalhealth patients healthcare The Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath has come under scrutiny after inspectors found blocked fire exits and overcrowding posing serious risks to patient safety. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) conducted an unannounced … Read More