Fire Service Launches In-Depth Review of Electric Vehicle Battery Fires Thursday, December 18, 2025 fire electricvehicles lithiumion batteries safety disposal recycling thermalrunaway transport emergency The fire service is undertaking a comprehensive review of incidents involving electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, as concerns over the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries continue to grow. This initiative reflects a … Read More
Fire Service Investigates Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Incidents Thursday, December 18, 2025 electricvehicles batteries fire liion transport motorway safety disposal devon firefighter The Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is intensifying its investigation into electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, responding to a rising number of incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. Incidents involving EV … Read More
Triple Rain Warnings Issued as Somerset Prepares for Severe Weather Tuesday, December 16, 2025 somerset rain weather warning flooding metoffice transport exmoor dartmoor storm Somerset faces a challenging weather forecast with three consecutive rain warnings issued within 48 hours. The first warning comes into effect at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, and will last until midnight. Following … Read More
Live Update: M5 Lanes Closed Following Crash Tuesday, December 16, 2025 m5 crash motorway emergency traffic closure accident response delays transport A crash has caused the closure of lanes on the M5 motorway. Emergency services are currently on site managing the incident. Motorists are advised to expect delays and consider alternative routes while the situation is being …
£1.5m A39 Somerset Cycle Route Upgrade Abandoned Tuesday, December 16, 2025 somerset cycleroute a39 activetravel infrastructure dunster carhampton transport council upgrade A £1.5 million upgrade to the A39 cycle route in west Somerset, aimed at improving safety and accessibility for cyclists, has been officially scrapped. The funding was initially provided by Active Travel England, part of the … Read More
£1.5 Million Upgrade to A39 Somerset Cycle Route Cancelled Tuesday, December 16, 2025 somerset cycling infrastructure transport a39 activetravel safety funding infrastructureprojects somersetcouncil A £1.5 million upgrade to a crucial cycle route along the A39 between Dunster and Carhampton in west Somerset has been cancelled because of logistical challenges. The funding was initially awarded by Active Travel England, … Read More