South West Traffic Update: M5, M4, A303, and A38 Delays Post Bank Holiday Weekend Monday, May 5, 2025 traffic m5 m4 a303 a38 south west delays bank holiday weekend congestion As the bank holiday weekend comes to a close, motorists in the South West should anticipate delays on major routes such as the M5, M4, A303, and A38. The increase in traffic as people return from their weekend getaways is … Read More
The Salt Path: A Boost for Somerset and Exmoor Tourism Sunday, April 27, 2025 somerset exmoor tourism film locations coastal landscapes screen south west trail The upcoming release of the film The Salt Path is set to provide a significant boost to tourism in Somerset and Exmoor. Featuring iconic locations such as Minehead, Culvercliffe Walk, North Hill, Bossington Hill, and Porlock … Read More
2025 Somerset Carnival Dates Announced for Spectacular Processions Sunday, April 27, 2025 somerset carnival dates 2025 illuminated processions autumn south west parades Prepare for the much-anticipated illuminated carnival processions across the South West this Autumn as the dates have been confirmed. The East Devon, South Somerset, Wessex, and Somerset County circuits have all set their … Read More
M5 and A303 Overnight Closures Alert for Motorists Friday, April 25, 2025 m5 a303 closures motorists south west overnight weekend diversions construction works Motorists in the South West of England are being advised of upcoming closures on the M5 and A303. For the M5, a section around junction 27 will be closed this evening from 9pm to 6am. The closure, between junction 26 … Read More
South West's Rail Campaign for Station Funding Reaches Westminster Friday, April 25, 2025 south west rail campaign funding appeal westminster reopening wellington cullompton delegation parliament government A delegation of 30 individuals from the South West recently made a direct plea to Parliament, urging the government to allocate funding for the construction of new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton. Organized by … Read More
Fatal Gas Explosion and Fire in South West Flats Thursday, April 24, 2025 explosion fire casualty evacuation investigation tragedy penzance south west flats gas Tragedy struck a block of flats in Penzance, Cornwall, following a suspected gas explosion and subsequent fire, resulting in the death of a man in his 40s. Emergency services, including Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall … Read More