Somerset Coast Road Closure: Progress Continues Amidst Local Concerns Monday, July 13, 2026 somerset coast roadclosure b3191 cleevehill infrastructure transport reopening localgovernment economicimpact The B3191 Cleeve Hill coastal road between Watchet and Blue Anchor, a crucial alternative for holidaymakers when the A39 is congested, has been closed indefinitely since January 2023 due to coastal erosion concerns. This … Read More
Raging Fire Devastates Somerset Countryside, Smoke Visible for Miles Sunday, July 12, 2026 somerset fire ilminster wildfire firefighting smoke hedges grassland emergency safety A massive fire swept through the Ilminster area of Somerset on Saturday evening, July 11, as five fire crews rushed to contain towering plumes of smoke and rapidly spreading flames. Responding to reports from Winterhay Lane, … Read More
Bridgwater’s Rising HMO Crisis: Calls for Greater Local Powers Amid Construction Boom Sunday, July 12, 2026 bridgwater hmos somerset housing council construction hinkley development legislation socialhousing Bridgwater is grappling with a significant increase in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), prompting local MP Sir Ashley Fox to press the government for enhanced powers to help Somerset Council manage the situation. HMOs, … Read More
Bridgwater's Rising HMO Crisis: Local Council Struggles for Control Sunday, July 12, 2026 bridgwater hmo somerset housing development council construction socialhousing planning legislation Bridgwater is facing a growing challenge with the increasing number of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), prompting its Member of Parliament to urge the government to grant Somerset Council stronger regulatory powers. … Read More
Dramatic Car Fire in Somerset Visible from Miles Away Prompts Rapid Firefighter Response Saturday, July 11, 2026 carfire somerset firefighters emergency blaze wincanton yeovil westcamel smoke response Firefighters from Wincanton and Yeovil responded swiftly to a car fire in West Camel, Somerset, yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred at around 2:35 pm on Friday, July 11, between Yeovil and Castle Cary. According to … Read More
Car Fire Near West Camel Draws Urgent Response from Somerset Firefighters Saturday, July 11, 2026 carfire somerset firefighting emergency wincanton yeovil westcamel blaze vehicle smoke Firefighters from Wincanton and Yeovil rushed to tackle a vehicle fire at West Camel, situated between Yeovil and Castle Cary, on Friday, July 11. The call came in at 2:35 pm, prompting an immediate response. According to a … Read More