M5 Drivers Face Four Months of Lane Closures and 50mph Speed Limits Near Junction 26 Wednesday, October 8, 2025 m5 somerset roadworks drainage flooding nationalhighways trafficmanagement speedlimit junction26 wellington Motorists travelling on the M5 near Junction 26 for Wellington should prepare for significant delays and restrictions lasting over four months. Starting Monday, October 20, 2025, National Highways will begin a £5.9 million … Read More
Body Found Near Wellington by Search and Rescue Team Tuesday, October 7, 2025 somerset wellington searchandrescue exmoor missingperson police langfordbudville coroner investigation discovery In the early hours of Monday, October 6, search and rescue teams discovered the body of a man near Langford Budville, close to Wellington in Somerset. The discovery was made at approximately 1:10 a.m. by the Exmoor Search and … Read More
Wellington Carnival 2025: Road Closures, Timings, and Everything You Need to Know for South Somerset’s Festival Kickoff Friday, September 26, 2025 wellington carnival southsomerset roadclosures procession autumn illuminated celebration community events The vibrant South Somerset carnival season kicks off this Saturday night with the much-anticipated procession in Wellington, traditionally the opening event of the carnival circuit. Following Wellington, the procession will … Read More
Wellington Dental Practice Halts NHS Patient Intake Amid Record Demand Wednesday, September 24, 2025 wellington dentistryforyou nhs somerset dentalcare udas access healthcare registration dentaldeserts Wellington’s newest dental practice, Wellington Dental Care, has temporarily stopped accepting new NHS patients after receiving nearly 4,000 expressions of interest from local residents. This overwhelming response highlights … Read More
New Wellington Railway Station Delayed Until 2028 with Increased Costs Friday, September 19, 2025 wellington railway delays construction networkrail transport infrastructure costs accessroad railservices The construction of Wellington’s new railway station has encountered significant delays and rising costs, postponing its opening until 2028. Initially estimated at around £15 million, the project’s budget has now … Read More
New NHS Dental Practice in Wellington Set to Open This Autumn Thursday, September 18, 2025 wellington dental nhs dentistry somerset healthcare appointments dentists access integratedcare Wellington is set to welcome its newest dental practice, Wellington Dental Care, which will begin accepting NHS patients from mid-October. This move addresses the ongoing issue of ‘dental deserts’ in Somerset—areas where … Read More