Car crash on A371 at Alhampton, near Ditcheat, in Somerset

March 22, 2016, 11:43 pm

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FIRE crews from three towns were sent to a car crash on the A371 at Alhampton yesterday (March 22, 2016). One car was involved in the crash, and there have been no reported injuries. A spokesman for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "One fire appliance from Castle Cary, one from Wincanton and the rescue tender from Yeovil were sent to a report of a road traffic collision at outside Shieldsville Farm, Alhampton, at 5.53pm."On arrival of the Castle Cary...

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Abnormal load expected to cause delays on Dorset roads

March 23, 2016, 1:54 am

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MOTORISTS should expect "considerable delays" in Dorset this morning due to an abnormal load. Dorset Police is urging people to allow extra time for journeys due to an abnormal load which is expected to cause considerable delays on the roads this morning (Wednesday, March 23). The load will leave Osprey Quay on Portland at around 10am, travelling along the A354, onto the A35 toward Poole, finishing in New Quay Road in Poole.

Car overturns on A30 in Somerset

March 23, 2016, 4:37 am

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THE A30 in East Chinnock is blocked after a car overturned.Avon and Somerset Constabulary were called to a crash at 10.15am this morning (Wednesday, March 23) at Barrows Hill.A police spokesman said: "We were called to a car that had overturned. The driver was out of the vehicle and had not sustained any injuries."The road is currently blocked by the vehicle. It is expected to take place after the vehicle has been recovered within the next 30 minutes.Fire crews from Yeovil and...

Somerset traffic news: Accident reported near B3151 Rocky Hill...

March 29, 2016, 10:20 pm

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There are reports of an accident in Kingsdon, near Somerton in Somerset this morning. 6:20am: An accident has taken place at Kingsdon near the B3151 Rocky Hill junction, according to reports. The B3151 has been the scene of numerous incidents in recent months, sparking concerns from residents and local councillors.UPDATE, 10.35am: Avon and Somerset Constabulary has confirmed that the incident this morning involved one vehicles which had suffered a blow-out.A spokesman said: "We were...

Dorset's business leaders discuss possibility of a direct road...

April 7, 2016, 2:43 am

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BUSINESS leaders across Dorset are calling for better transport links for the county, including a direct road linking the north and south of the county. The road would link north to south through the county and would start at the M4 via Wiltshire, improving transport links for Dorset. The A350 road currently runs along the west side of the county, connecting the M4 motorway in Wiltshire with Poole, but a new road could help to reduce journey times for other areas of Dorset. Other ideas...

Temporary traffic lights on A37 set to go

April 15, 2016, 8:33 am

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ROAD users have been complaining about the temporary traffic lights on the A37 for the past few days, which have caused a number of queues.The good news is, repair work has now been completed by BT, so the the traffic lights near Hooper's Lane outside Yeovil are set to be removed shortly.A spokesman for Somerset County Council said: "A damaged and potentially dangerous BT cover on the A37 Dorchester Road at Closworth was reported to us on Wednesday. We attended and requested a two hour...

A37 roadworks: Collapsed manhole cover near Yeovil

April 19, 2016, 2:12 am

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A COLLAPSED manhole cover has resulted in yet more temporary traffic lights on the A37. The lights will be positioned just south of Yeovil on the A37, a short distance past the left-hand turning towards Yeovil Junction railway station and close to the railway bridge. The manhole cover, owned by BT, requires urgent repair and the traffic lights will be in place to ensure the work can be carried out safely. There is currently no indication as to when the repairs will be completed,...

Emergency services called to crash on A37 near Yeovil

April 19, 2016, 10:42 pm

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EMERGENCY services have attended a crash on the A37 between Yeovil and Dorchester overnight. Two fire appliances from Yeovil, along with police, were sent to the incident at Melbury Osmond at 11.53 last night (April 19), according to the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. Dorset Police were called to the scene at 11.34pm after receiving reports of a silver peugeot colliding with a wall on Yeovil Road at Melbury Osmond.Ambulance were informed and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue...

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New road markings bring a touch of local dialect to Yeovil's...

April 24, 2016, 12:24 am

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NEW road markings at the recently revamped Hospital Roundabout in Yeovil are treating motorists and pedestrians to a touch of local dialect. As you approach the roundabout from Queensway, motorists are given the option of turning left to take the A37 to Bristol, going straight on and joining the A30 towards Sherborne or going straight on or right towards the town centre. But take a second glance, and it appears that what seem at first to be regular road markings may infact be a subtle...

Police mobile speed camera locations for south Somerset from May...

May 14, 2016, 8:23 am

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POLICE mobile speed cameras will be operating in the following areas of south Somerset from Monday: A30 Henstridge (30mph) A303 2 1/4 miles east of Wincanton (70mph) A303 2 miles west of Wincanton (70mph) A303 2/3 mile east of Wincanton (70mph) A303 3 miles east of Sparkford - eastbound only (70mph) A356 Misterton (20mph) A357 Lattiford (30mph) A359 Cole Road, Pitcombe (30mph) A359 Galhampton (40mph) A359 Mudford (30mph) A372 Aller (30mph) A378 Curry Rivel (30mph) B3081 Dropping...

Crash on A303 at Buckland St Mary near Chard

May 15, 2016, 9:15 am

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REPORTS are coming in of a crash on the A303 near Chard today (May 15). Early reports indicate that the crash occurred on Hamley Lane at Buckland St Mary at around 4.55pm today. Officers from Avon and Somerset Constabulary are understood to be at the scene, but there are currently no reports of any fatalities or injuries. Read more of today's top stories here. A stretch of the A303 near Buckland St Mary remains slow in both directions as a result of this incident. This area of the...

Popular commuter shortcut near Yeovil to close for roadworks

May 24, 2016, 2:56 am

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A popular commuter shortcut near Yeovil is set to be closed for around two weeks to allow road works to take place.The 12-day closure of Vagg Lane, which links the A37 Ilchester Road to Tintinhull Road, will start on Monday, June 6, with the route reopening on Saturday, June 18.Read more: 'Dogs running riot' says Yeovil dog attack property ownerThe shortcut is popular with motorists travelling between Ilchester and Yeovil.Somerset Highways is closing the road to carry out drainage works, and...

Sherborne 'open for business as usual' during A30 closure, says...

May 26, 2016, 10:00 pm

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SHERBORNE will remain "open for business as usual" during the closure of the main road through the town. Sue Smith, chairman of the Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce, has sought to reassure residents that the roadworks starting on Tuesday (May 31) will create as little disruption as possible. The A30 through Sherborne between Marston Road and Black Lane will be closed for four weeks - until June 24 - to allow for "essential repairs" to a culvert, which was...

Motorists warned after traffic light failure near Long Sutton

May 27, 2016, 2:52 am

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MOTORISTS are being warned to drive carefully near Long Sutton following a traffic light failure.There is traffic disruption on the B3165 around Knowle Causeway due to the failure.Motorists in the area are being warned to approach the traffic lights with care.MORE: BIG CATS IN SOMERSET: Lions, panthers and pumas - see what police told has been spotted in SomersetTraffic heading in both directions is said to be disrupted.Read more of today's top stories here

A30 road closure in Sherborne: South West Trains running extra...

May 31, 2016, 4:56 am

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EXTRA trains will call at Sherborne station for the next four weeks as the town attempts to cope with vital roadworks on the A30. The A30 is scheduled to be closed between Marston Road and The Green until June 24 while repairs are carried out on a culvert under the road. A road diversion around the town centre is in place.READ: Milborne Port man accused of meeting girl for sex at Paultons Park South West Trains is running more services between Yeovil Junction and Gillingham. Four...

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Sherborne pub responds to A30 roadworks with 'pop-up beer garden'

June 2, 2016, 6:51 am

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THE owner of a Sherborne pub has answered the challenge of roadworks by creating what he calls "Britain's first pop-up beer garden" in the street. Ian Blackmore, landlord of The Crown Inn on Greenhill, warned he may have to close the pub due to the closure of the A30 near his business. But thanks to a bit of British ingenuity and support from the locals, Mr Blackmore says business has been steady and he is hopeful for the coming weeks.READ MORE: Sherborne "open for business...

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June 5, 2016, 7:26 am

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TRAFFIC is heavy and slow on the M5 this afternoon (June 5) because of a crash.According to reports vehicles are queuing on the motorway between Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-Super-Mare because of a collision.There are not many details about the crash at present but it is believed to have taken place sometime before 3pm.MORE: First look at Glastonbury Festival siteThe junctions affected by the queues are 21 and 22.Motorists are advised to find an alternative route if they can.Are you affected?...

A303 crash: Car towing trailer leaves road and ends on roof

June 6, 2016, 4:33 am

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A CAR towing a trailer left the A303 near Mere on Friday (June 3), rolling on to its roof.There was congestion on the A303 eastbound on the Mere bypass during the afternoon following the crash in Lower Zeals which involved a single vehicle. READ MORE: Footage of woman dumping rubbish of South West skate park to "prove a point" goes viral Wiltshire Police confirmed that nobody suffered serious injuries in the incident. A spokeswoman said: "We were called at 1.25pm to reports...

Sherborne road closure: council adamant that sewage pipe repairs...

June 6, 2016, 12:32 pm

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DORSET County Council has said that replacing a leaking sewage pipe will not prevent the A30 roadworks in Sherborne from finishing on time. The A30 is currently closed between Marston Road and The Green while emergency repairs are carried out on a culvert under the road. READ MORE: Sherborne pub responds to A30 closure with "pop-up beer garden" Wessex Water was called to the site on Friday after the council's workers uncovered a leaking sewage pipe which needed...

Dead deer delays traffic in Castle Cary

June 7, 2016, 1:36 am

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Reports of a dead deer causing disruption on a Somerset road have been coming in this morning. The deer was blocking the A359 near Castle Cary, causing disruption on the nearby junction with the A371 at around 8.30am. IN OTHER NEWS: Yeovil man jailed for beating up girlfriend and stealing from motherThe carcass was called in by a passing motorist. It is unclear whether the car which collided with the animal suffered any serious damage. Read more of today's top stories