The train line between Taunton and Bristol was temporarily closed as emergency services attended to an incident reported near the railway track. Details surrounding the nature of the incident remain unclear at this time, but …
Train services between Taunton and Bristol were temporarily suspended today as emergency crews attended to an incident near the railway line. Authorities have confirmed that emergency services are actively responding to the …
Motorists on the M5 motorway in Somerset are currently facing significant delays after a lengthy standstill caused extensive queues. Drivers are advised to anticipate heavy traffic conditions, with the motorway expected to be …
Motorists travelling on the M5 motorway in Somerset have faced extensive delays following a prolonged standstill earlier today. The incident caused severe congestion, with traffic jams stretching for several miles as vehicles …
A newly approved Neighbourhood Plan aims to preserve and enhance the distinctive character of Hatch Beauchamp, a historic village in Somerset, following a successful referendum. Situated just east of the busy A358 between …
Up to 30 new homes could be constructed adjacent to the playing fields in the small Somerset village of Ashill, pending approval of submitted plans. Ashill is located a few miles north of Ilminster, just west of the A358, a …
Traffic on the M5 southbound between Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare was brought to a halt as recovery teams worked to remove a lorry that had left the carriageway. The incident caused lengthy delays, with vehicles backed up …
Traffic on the M5 motorway has come to a complete stop due to an obstruction on the road, leading to long delays for motorists. Drivers are advised to expect significant hold-ups and to plan alternative routes where possible. …
Somerset Council has reassured the public that the multi-million pound upgrade of a key roundabout near the M5 motorway will continue as planned, dispelling rumours that the project might be scrapped to support increased …
The M5 motorway near Bristol has been cleared following an obstruction that temporarily blocked the road. Traffic which had been disrupted is now easing as vehicles are able to resume normal flow. Authorities were quick to …
The M5 motorway near Bristol has been cleared following an obstruction that temporarily blocked the road. Traffic delays have started to ease as the obstruction was removed, allowing vehicles to proceed as normal. Drivers …
Traffic on the M5 has come to a near standstill after a lorry crashed through the central reservation. Witnesses reported seeing a substantial emergency service presence at the scene, indicating the seriousness of the …
National Highways has issued a formal apology to motorists for the frequent closures and disruptions on the M5 motorway, particularly throughout 2026 in Somerset. The motorway has experienced numerous serious incidents in …
Somerset’s bus services may soon adopt a franchising model similar to that used in Manchester, signalling a significant shift in how services are managed locally. Currently, private operators run bus routes in Somerset, with …
In his first visit to the West Country as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham reinstated a £2 fare cap on bus journeys across England, aiming to ease financial pressures on households struggling with the cost of living. This move …