Drunk Driver Crashes Through Live Investigation Site, Collides with Cones and Mannequin Monday, October 27, 2025 drinking driving police accident safety investigation reconstruction ban law penalty A 42-year-old man from Yatton Keynell has been banned from driving for 12 months after being caught driving under the influence through a live crash investigation site. Richard John Payne ignored a clearly marked road closure … Read More
Live Update: M5 Completely Closed Following Serious Crash Monday, October 27, 2025 m5 crash emergency traffic closure accident motorway delay response safety The M5 motorway has been fully closed due to a serious crash, with all traffic currently held as emergency services attend to the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes until further notice. …
Bridgwater Library Temporarily Closed Due to Roof Damage Thursday, October 23, 2025 bridgwater library somerset closure repairs roof community services temporary safety Bridgwater Library in Somerset has been temporarily closed due to significant ceiling damage caused by issues with the roof. Somerset Council has initiated urgent repair work to address the roof problems and ensure the … Read More
Digital Billboard Near Crash-Prone Junction Sparks Safety Concerns in Bath Thursday, October 23, 2025 billboard safety bath greenparty digitaladvertising roadjunction visionzero planning lightpollution community A large digital advertising billboard proposed to remain at one of Bath’s busiest and most accident-prone intersections has drawn sharp criticism from Bath & North East Somerset Green Party councillors. The … Read More
Storm Benjamin Leaves Hundreds Without Power Across Somerset Wednesday, October 22, 2025 storm benjamin somerset poweroutage weather disruption emergency winds rain safety Storm Benjamin swept through Somerset last night, leaving hundreds of homes without power and causing significant disruption across the region. Strong winds and heavy rain battered the area, leading to downed power lines and … Read More
'Avoid the Area' Warning Issued as Crews Battle Fire in Somerset Wednesday, October 22, 2025 somerset fire emergency safety evacuation smoke firefighters residents caution warning Emergency crews are currently battling a significant fire in the Somerset area, prompting authorities to issue an “avoid the area” warning for local residents. Firefighters have been working tirelessly to contain the blaze, … Read More