Somerset Council to Invest Nearly £2.2 Million in Tree Care by 2029 Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset trees ashdieback council maintenance safety forestry environment disease contract Somerset Council has committed to spending nearly £2.2 million over the next four years to manage and protect the county’s trees, with a strong focus on combating the widespread threat of ash dieback. In accordance with the … Read More
Somerset Council to Invest Nearly £2.2 Million by 2029 to Protect County's Trees Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset trees ashdieback treemaintenance highways publicsafety councilfunding diseasecontrol forestry contractor Somerset Council has announced plans to spend nearly £2.2 million over the next four years on maintaining and safeguarding the county’s trees, with a strong focus on tackling the devastating ash dieback disease. In compliance … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Financial Crisis Amid £73m Budget Gap Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset budget council finance austerity transformation government savings consultation crisis Somerset Council is confronting a severe financial crisis, with an alarming £73 million budget gap threatening its sustainability, according to councillors and external auditors. Despite recent budget proposals that include … Read More
Severe Car Fire on M5 Causes Major Rush Hour Delays Friday, December 12, 2025 m5 fire traffic devon somerset taunton accident emergency delays rushhour A serious car fire on the M5 led to significant delays during the evening rush hour on December 12. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to a call at approximately 5:15 pm reporting a Ford Fiesta … Read More
Live: M5 Delays Following Rush Hour Crash in Somerset Friday, December 12, 2025 m5 somerset traffic accident rushhour delays roadsafety congestion emergency travel Traffic is currently heavy on the M5 in Somerset due to a crash during rush hour. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and anticipate delays as emergency services manage the scene. Drivers should allow extra travel time …
Live Updates: M5 Delays Following Rush Hour Crash in Somerset Friday, December 12, 2025 m5 somerset traffic accident delays rushhour roadsafety driving transport commute Traffic is currently experiencing significant delays on the M5 in Somerset due to a crash that occurred during rush hour. Authorities are on the scene managing the situation, but drivers are advised to expect longer travel …