New Yellow Warning: Heavy Rain and Flooding Expected Across Somerset and Southwest England Sunday, February 8, 2026 flooding rain somerset metoffice travel weather warnings emergency transport disruption Heavy rain is set to batter Somerset and large parts of the Southwest tomorrow, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning that predicts flooding and significant travel disruption. Covering nearly all of … Read More
Glastonbury Festival's Nearest Train Station Set for Major Accessibility Upgrade Wednesday, February 4, 2026 glastonbury castlecary accessibility railway transport infrastructure somerset busservice upgrade travel Castle Cary railway station, the closest rail link to the Glastonbury Festival site, is moving closer to receiving significant accessibility upgrades, addressing concerns raised by passengers and local residents. Handling … Read More
78 New Homes Proposed Near Historic Somerset Pub Wednesday, February 4, 2026 somerset homes development walton planning affordablehousing historicpub a39 community transport Plans have been unveiled for up to 78 new homes and a commercial unit just behind the historic Royal Oak pub in Walton, near Street, Somerset. The Royal Oak, with roots tracing back to at least 1700, will remain a central … Read More
Huge Lorry Tips Over on Flooded Somerset Road Tuesday, February 3, 2026 somerset flooding lorry rescue stormchandra godney recovery agriculture emergency transport A lorry driver was rescued after his vehicle toppled on a severely flooded Somerset road during Storm Chandra. The incident occurred on Godney Road near Wells, a location frequently impacted by rising waters from the River … Read More
Two People Hospitalized Following M5 Crash Near Taunton Monday, February 2, 2026 m5 crash taunton hospital accident emergency traffic collision transport injury A crash on the M5 motorway near Taunton has led to two individuals being taken to the hospital. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, which caused significant disruption to traffic in the area. Authorities …
Two Hospitalized Following M5 Crash Near Taunton Monday, February 2, 2026 m5 crash taunton hospital accident emergency traffic collision transport investigation A crash on the M5 motorway near Taunton has resulted in two people being taken to the hospital. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, which caused temporary disruption to traffic. Authorities are currently …