M5 Crash Causes Major Delays in Somerset Friday, November 21, 2025 m5 somerset crash traffic accident delays emergency road travel investigation A significant crash on the M5 in Somerset has led to extensive delays for motorists traveling in the area. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, which involved multiple vehicles and caused lanes to be closed … Read More
Wayford Residents Rally to Halt Controversial Solar Farm Proposal Friday, November 21, 2025 wayford somerset solarfarm renewableenergy planningappeal sustainability landscape publicinquiry environment community Residents of Wayford, a small village in Somerset, are racing against time to oppose plans for a large solar farm proposed on Mahe Farm, located on Chard Lane between Chard and Crewkerne. The project, initiated by Milton … Read More
Live: Missing Teenagers Possibly Traveling by Train Thursday, November 20, 2025 missing teenagers train somerset search police travel public safety alert Authorities are actively searching for two missing teenagers, Hattie and Steven, who are believed to be traveling by train. Both have known ties to the Somerset area, and police are urging the public to stay vigilant. If you …
Van Swept into Bridge by Floodwaters in Somerset Village Thursday, November 20, 2025 somerset flooding chewmagna van bridge floodwater stormclaudia firefighters emergency winter Dramatic images have emerged showing the aftermath of a blue van that was swept into a bridge by floodwaters in the Somerset village of Chew Magna. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 15, as Storm Claudia brought … Read More
Dozens of New Homes Approved for Growing Somerset Town After Successful Appeal Thursday, November 20, 2025 castlecary somerset housing development affordable planning appeal conservation agriculture infrastructure Nearly 50 new homes are set to be built in the expanding Somerset town of Castle Cary following a successful appeal. In October 2023, Castle Cary LVA LLP applied for outline permission to develop 46 homes on the B3152 South … Read More
Wincanton Racecourse Jockey Hospitalized After Falling from Horse Thursday, November 20, 2025 wincanton jockey horsefall ambulance airambulance louisburke racing emergency hospital somerset A jockey was rushed to hospital after a fall from his horse at Wincanton Racecourse today. Louis Burke fell from his mount, Danzini, at the seventh jump during the opening Molson Coors ‘Hands And Heels’ Handicap … Read More