M5 and M4 Motorways Lead Somerset in Speeding Offences, Police Data Reveals Monday, August 4, 2025 speeding somerset m4 m5 avon penalties motorways fines road safety policing Newly released data exposes the top 20 roads in Somerset with the highest number of speeding offences, with the M5 and M4 motorways leading the list. According to Avon & Somerset Police, more than 140,000 Fixed Penalty … Read More
Avebury Stone Circle Village Called 'Death Trap' Due to Lack of Speed Signage Wednesday, July 16, 2025 avebury speeding heritage accidents signage safety traffic wiltshire stonecircle residents Residents of the historic village of Avebury, famed for its Neolithic stone circle and designated World Heritage Site, have raised alarms about dangerous road conditions that have led to multiple accidents and fatalities in … Read More
Driver Charged After Speeding at 100mph in 40mph Zone and Dangerous Overtaking Monday, June 23, 2025 speeding dangerousdriving policepursuit dorsetpolice a31 roadtraffic chard overtaking court drivingoffences A 27-year-old man from Chard has been charged after reportedly driving at speeds reaching 100mph—more than twice the 40mph speed limit—in a dangerous police chase on Sunday, June 22. The incident began when the driver failed … Read More
Dangerous Driver Banned After High-Speed Chase Through Bridgwater Friday, June 6, 2025 driving dangerous police chase bridgwater drugs conviction speeding bans safety Dean Lawrence, 50, from Chard, has been banned from driving following a high-speed police chase in Bridgwater, where he was caught driving under the influence of drugs. The incident unfolded at approximately 2:15 a.m. on … Read More
Tribute to Woman Killed by Speeding Driver While Cycling Tuesday, May 27, 2025 cycling tragedy speeding carelessdriving roadsafety cyclingaccident community justice volunteering family The family of Mary Emerson-Reed, a 63-year-old cyclist tragically killed in a collision, have paid an emotional tribute to her memory. Mary, from Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, lost her life after being struck by Alan Morris, a … Read More
Elderly Driver Sentenced for Fatal Cyclist Collision Tuesday, May 13, 2025 cycling accident carelessdriving sentencing wiltshire road safety speeding fatality court investigation Alan Morris, 75, from Bradford-on-Avon, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for causing the death of 63-year-old cyclist Mary Emerson-Reed near Shaftesbury. The tragic crash occurred on the B3081 between Tollard Royal … Read More