Plans Submitted for New Traveller Site Near Axbridge Tuesday, March 31, 2026 traveller axbridge gypsy travellersite accommodation planning somerset caravan roma housing A new planning application has been submitted for a traveller site located just north of the A371 near Axbridge. The proposal seeks permission to establish a family pitch accommodating three caravans to support the local … Read More
Motorcyclist Killed in Three-Vehicle Collision; Two Men Arrested Monday, March 30, 2026 somerset motorcycle collision crash police arrest investigation roadclosure avon traffic A tragic accident on the A358 Mattocks Tree Hill near West Hatch, Somerset, has resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 10:25 pm on Sunday, March 29, following a … Read More
Three Hunt Members Charged for Illegal Hunting of Wild Mammal Monday, March 30, 2026 hunting somerset ruralcrime huntingact legal wildlifeprotection law police avonandsomerset court Three members of a hunt have been formally charged with illegally hunting a wild mammal, following a police investigation in Somerset. Ross Cordery, 45, Wayne Greggory, 48, and James Parish, 31, face charges under the Hunting … Read More
A358 Crash Near Hatch Beauchamp Causes Prolonged Road Closure Monday, March 30, 2026 a358 crash somerset closure traffic hatchbeauchamp accident emergencyservices roadsafety traveldisruption A serious crash on the A358 near Hatch Beauchamp has forced police to close the road in both directions. Authorities warn that the closure is expected to last for several hours, causing significant disruption for motorists … Read More
Future of Highbridge Community Hub at Isleport Grove Development Uncertain Monday, March 30, 2026 highbridge communityhub isleportgrove housingdevelopment publicspace countrysidepartnerships vistry localcouncil urbanplanning somerset The planned community hub at the Isleport Grove housing development in Highbridge faces potential cancellation due to a lack of interest in managing the facility once it is built. Countryside Partnerships, the developer … Read More
£100,000 Scheme Launched to Protect A358 near Ilminster from Flooding Monday, March 30, 2026 flooding infrastructure a358 ilminster donyatt somerset drainage river isle roadsafety The A358, a key route running from Chard to Ilminster, is set to receive vital flood protection under a new £100,000 initiative. This main road, particularly the section crossing the River Isle near Donyatt, has experienced … Read More