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M5 traffic delayed between Taunton and Cullompton - LIVE

M5 traffic recap: Motorway closed in Somerset with heavy delays

Police at the scene of an incident on the A38 near Somerset farm shop

Police at the scene of an incident on the A38 near Somerset farm shop

Delays amid report of 'incident' on key route near Taunton

Photo of the fire from a distance.

Photo of the fire from a distance.

Taunton blaze that caused serious damage to property started deliberately

These are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton recently

These are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton recently

Somerset Council

Taunton planning decisions: June 26-July 2, 2026

Clockwise from top left: The Northfield Ukulele Strummers; Steve Boothe manning the barbecue; henna painting with Hannah and Harsha; Athiramol Dhanajayan

Clockwise from top left: The Northfield Ukulele Strummers; Steve Boothe manning the barbecue; henna painting with Hannah and Harsha; Athiramol Dhanajayan

Wellington care home fun day raises £500 for residents

These are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton recently

These are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton recently

Somerset Council

Taunton planning decisions: June 19-25, 2026

Mr Amos described the scheme as

Mr Amos described the scheme as

MP praises Musgrove Park Hospital cancer self-referral scheme

Allied Pharmacies has taken over the former Jhoots pharmacy in Wellington

Allied Pharmacies has taken over the former Jhoots pharmacy in Wellington

Jhoots Pharmacies

Future of Somerset town's pharmacy services remains up in the air

Somerset waste collection crews will be out this weekend.

Somerset waste collection crews will be out this weekend.

Somerset bin collections to happen later than expected

M5 traffic live - delays reported across Somerset

M5 traffic live - delays reported across Somerset

M5 traffic recap - delays reported across Somerset

Mr Amos recently attended a reception at the Houses of Parliament, where veterans' charity Help for Heroes launched the People’s Promise

Mr Amos recently attended a reception at the Houses of Parliament, where veterans' charity Help for Heroes launched the People’s Promise

Armed Forces Week

Somerset MP throws support behind campaign for veterans

Wellington Cricket Club suffer defeat against Chard

Mike Hall and Tornado Bello

Mike Hall and Tornado Bello

Wellington AFC announce their new manager for 2026-27

Plans for new business park off the A38 Chelston Link Road in Wellington

Plans for new business park off the A38 Chelston Link Road in Wellington

Work on new M5 business park in Somerset could begin before Christmas

Work to restore a stretch of the M5 Motorway in Somerset has picked up an award.

Work to restore a stretch of the M5 Motorway in Somerset has picked up an award.

M5 J26 and Chelston link project wins 'prestigious' international award

Colin Waller with Mike Hall, left

Colin Waller with Mike Hall, left

End of an era as club veteran of more than 60 years steps down

Taunton Crown Court

Man handed suspended prison sentence after committing burglary

Lord Hendy receives letter from MPs backing new stations at Wellington and Cullompton

Lord Hendy receives letter from MPs backing new stations at Wellington and Cullompton

New £20m Somerset railway station to be built 'in parallel' with Devon station

Wellington suffer first defeat of the season

Somerset recycling collection times will be changing this month (June 2026) due to the heat.

Somerset recycling collection times will be changing this month (June 2026) due to the heat.

Waste collection

Extreme heat warning to spark waste collection changes in Somerset

Somerset weather LIVE as schools close and storms cause flash-flooding

Somerset weather LIVE as schools close and storms cause flash-flooding

Somerset weather LIVE as schools closed and storms cause flash-floods

Wellington Library front.

Wellington Library front.

Wellington Library launches new Library Loyalty Card scheme

The M5 in Somerset will be closed for several nights for works.

The M5 in Somerset will be closed for several nights for works.

M5 roadworks could cause disruption for Somerset motorists

These are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton recently

These are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton recently

Somerset Council

Taunton planning decisions: June 5-12, 2026

Somerset recycling collection times will be changing this month (June 2026).

Somerset recycling collection times will be changing this month (June 2026).

Big recycling change to come into effect in Somerset next week

Wellington CC were victorious in their recent trip to Frome, winning with nine overs to spare

Wellington CC were victorious in their recent trip to Frome, winning with nine overs to spare

Wellington Cricket Club

Cricket: Long journey worth it as Wellington comfortably beat Frome

Gideon Amos: Praising the fabulous work by this Taunton housing charity

Avon and Somerset Police

Phil Hill: Rogue trading in Taunton is impacting legitimate businesses

Wellington CC are into the last eight of the Baker Cup

Wellington CC are into the last eight of the Baker Cup

Wellington Cricket Club

Cricket: Wellington into cup quarter-finals after tidy home win

Police have confirmed that thousands of motorists in Avon and Somerset have been caught speeding over the last three years - with some extreme cases.

Police have confirmed that thousands of motorists in Avon and Somerset have been caught speeding over the last three years - with some extreme cases.

Dangerous Driving

Somerset driver was caught travelling nearly 100mph in 30mph zone

Gideon Amos at a Protect Wellington protest

Gideon Amos at a Protect Wellington protest

Affordable housing

Taunton MP branded 'NIMBY' by housing secretary during debate

The Rockwell Green water towers, which are being auctioned next week

The Rockwell Green water towers, which are being auctioned next week

Historic water towers that dominate village landscape to be auctioned

The Crescent car park in Taunton town centre

The Crescent car park in Taunton town centre

The 10 Somerset car parks where you are mostly likely to be fined

The classic car was 100 per cent damaged by the blaze in Rockwell Green

The classic car was 100 per cent damaged by the blaze in Rockwell Green

Classic car destroyed as serious fire breaks out at crossroads

Officers closing the store in Wellington.

Officers closing the store in Wellington.

Avon and Somerset Police

Store ordered to close after hidden compartment uncovers illegal tobacco haul

These are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton recently

These are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton recently

Somerset Council

Taunton planning decisions: May 29-June 5, 2026

Mr Amos has thrown his support behind the party's proposed Essential Energy Guarantee

Mr Amos has thrown his support behind the party's proposed Essential Energy Guarantee

Cost of living crisis

Somerset MP backs energy savings plan as figures show thousands in fuel poverty

Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking has agreed to sponsor Wellington Cricket Club's ground name for the 2025/26 season

Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking has agreed to sponsor Wellington Cricket Club's ground name for the 2025/26 season

Wellington Cricket Club

Wellington CC secures ground sponsorship from Taunton company

Mr Bird is the latest recipient of the Somerset FA's volunteer of the month award

Mr Bird is the latest recipient of the Somerset FA's volunteer of the month award

Wellington coach named football volunteer of the month by county FA

Interview: Meet the Somerset man who runs Fieldsports Channel

Mr Amos called on the Prime Minister to address unresolved questions as the public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks draws to an end

Mr Amos called on the Prime Minister to address unresolved questions as the public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks draws to an end

Crown Prosecution Service

Somerset MP presses Prime Minister over Nottingham attacks inquiry

Mike Menhenitt, chair of Wellington Museum and Julie Madsen, director of Tonedale Self Storage

Mike Menhenitt, chair of Wellington Museum and Julie Madsen, director of Tonedale Self Storage

Storage company offers space to help Wellington Museum store artefacts

All three of Wellington CC's scheduled games over the weekend were rained off

All three of Wellington CC's scheduled games over the weekend were rained off

Wellington Cricket Club

Cricket: Rain the winner as three Wellington games succumb to weather

Danya Store, in High Street, Wellington.

Danya Store, in High Street, Wellington.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police shut shop in Wellington suspected of selling counterfeit vapes to minors

Waitrose in Wellington.

Waitrose in Wellington.

Waitrose lorry deliveries to start three hours earlier

Outside of Rumwell Farm Shop.

Outside of Rumwell Farm Shop.

Rumwell Farm Shop

Popular farm shop near Taunton responds to scam posts on social media

Rachel Gilmour MP (Liberal Democrat, Tiverton and Minehead) at the Westminster Hall debate on June 2

Rachel Gilmour MP (Liberal Democrat, Tiverton and Minehead) at the Westminster Hall debate on June 2

Department of Health and Social Care

Somerset MPs demand more government funding for rural pharmacies

Flag the Chihuahua, alongside owner Kristine Richards, organises coffee mornings for small dog owners, or anyone who loves dogs, every Wednesday at 10am in Wellington's Coffee #1

Flag the Chihuahua, alongside owner Kristine Richards, organises coffee mornings for small dog owners, or anyone who loves dogs, every Wednesday at 10am in Wellington's Coffee #1

Beloved Chihuahua hosting weekly coffee mornings in Wellington

Some of the team at Rumwell Farm Shop.

Some of the team at Rumwell Farm Shop.

Farm shop near Taunton earns top honours at 2026 Taste of the West Awards

Wellington Cricket Club score another win

The M5 was closed in Somerset after a multi-vehicle collision.

The M5 was closed in Somerset after a multi-vehicle collision.

M5 was partially closed as emergency services attended crash

M5 partially blocked after crash between Wellington and Tiverton

M5 partially blocked after crash between Wellington and Tiverton

M5 Motorway partially blocked after morning crash

These are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton recently

These are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton recently

Somerset Council

Taunton planning decisions: May 15-21, 2026

North Somerset Magistrates Court

Here are some of the latest Taunton offenders in magistrates' court