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The tragic crash happened on the A361 in West Lyng, near the New Road junction. Picture: Google

Biker killed in crash on the A361 at West Lyng

A BIKER died after a crash in West Lyng on Sunday afternoon (February 4). Police were called to the scene,…

The A37 at Cannard's Grave will be shut for resurfacing work. Picture: Google

11-day closure of A37 near Shepton Mallet planned for resurfacing work

A MAIN route into Shepton Mallet will be closed as essential resurfacing work is carried out. A section of the…

The tragic incident happened in New Road, Shipham. Picture: Google

Man killed after being hit by van in Shipham

A MAN was killed after being hit by a van in Shipham. Emergency services were called to the scene in…

The crash happened on the A30 near Chard. Picture: Google

Bikers tragically killed in head-on crash on A30 near Chard

TWO people were sadly killed in a crash on the A30 near Chard. Avon & Somerset Police are investigating after…

Controversial plans to change yearly MOT test scrapped

PLANS to change the way MOT checks on vehicles are carried out have been scrapped. The Government previously announced plans…

Drivers waste 38 hours in delays each year, new report shows

DRIVERS waste an average of 38 hours being delayed on the road each year in England, according to new…

Rishi Sunak announced more money to tackle potholes last year. Picture: X/UK Prime Minister

RAC called to 30,000 pothole-related breakdowns in 2023

MOTORING recovery firm the RAC attended nearly 30,000 incidents related to damage caused by potholes in 2023. The firm revealed…

Roadworks will start at the Charlton Road crossroads on January 22, lasting until the summer. Picture: Google

Traffic warning as lights being replaced at major Shepton Mallet junction

TEMPORARY traffic lights are being installed at a major Shepton Mallet junction during roadworks. Lights at the Charlton Road crossroads…

Work is continuing on the A303 project - but has been delayed. Pictures: National Highways

New section of revamped A303 to open this month: Here’s what is changing

A NEW section of the A303 will open this month – as work on the delayed dualling project…

Avon & Somerset Police ran Operation Tonic throughout December to crackdown on drink and drug driving. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

More than 300 people arrested in Christmas drink/drug driving crackdown

MORE than 300 people were arrested during a Christmas crackdown on drink and drug drivers. Avon & Somerset Police said…