A port town at the heart of the UK’s logistics network
A motorway incident on the M5 near Taunton has caused a long traffic delay, overheating concerns for a child in a car, and advisories from Avon and Somerset Police and National Highways on safe actions during such emergencies. RAC forecasts imply further delays this weekend as families plan summer getaways.
A PanStar Acro voyage from Busan has begun testing Arctic passage to Europe, with stops in Felixstowe, Rotterdam and Gdansk. Governments see potential for shorter routes and reduced travel time, but environmental and political risks persist.
Three-year-old Noah Woods remains missing in Brantham, Suffolk, after being last seen at a Merriam Close playground on Tuesday afternoon. Police describe the case as a missing person investigation with no evidence of danger to others. Volunteers, drones and helicopters are aiding the search, with CCTV and door-to-door inquiries underway.