Bath and North East Somerset Council is consulting on plans to restrict traffic on three streets near local schools during peak times, aiming to enhance safety for schoolchildren. The proposed ‘school streets’ scheme would …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Somerset Council has no budget allocated to reopen Chinnock Hollow, a vital rat run in Yeovil, nearly five years after it was closed due to a significant landslide. The narrow road, which connects the A30 High Street in East …
Persistent heavy rainfall is wreaking havoc across the South West, with Somerset bearing the brunt after a major incident declaration following Storm Chandra. The region faces heightened flooding risks as rain continues to …
Traffic on the M5 motorway near Somerset was brought to a complete stop following a significant crash. The incident caused extensive delays, with vehicles backed up for miles. Emergency services responded promptly to the …
Traffic on the M5 near Taunton has returned to normal after an earlier crash caused significant delays. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, ensuring the scene was cleared quickly and safely. Drivers can now …
Traffic delays on the M5 are beginning to clear as two lanes have reopened, allowing vehicles to move more freely. Commuters can expect improving conditions and a gradual return to normal traffic flow. Authorities continue to …
Traffic delays on the M5 are starting to ease as two previously closed lanes have now reopened. Motorists can expect smoother journeys with improved traffic flow, marking a return to near-normal conditions on this busy route. …
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued across Somerset for Thursday, January 29, with heavy showers expected from noon until midnight. Adjacent areas including Bristol, Devon, Cornwall, and parts of Dorset will …
A major incident has been declared in Somerset after Storm Chandra unleashed over 50mm of rain in parts of the county on Monday, January 27. The intense rainfall caused rivers to overflow, resulting in flooding across homes …