Tuesday, March 17, 2026 bridgwater busaccess somerset transport railwaystation gwr integration publictransport accessibility infrastructure sport

There is still no confirmed start date for the planned “small fix” that would enable buses to access Bridgwater railway station. In 2020, Great Western Railway (GWR) invested £1.2 million upgrading the station. … Read More

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 policing media charter collaboration journalism publicinterest trust majorincidents communication guidelines

The media holds a crucial role during major incidents, a senior police official has emphasized, as a groundbreaking new charter redefines the relationship between journalists and police after decades of challenges. Spanning … Read More

Monday, March 16, 2026 bath rugby dandupreez premiership salesharks southafrica setpiece backrow signing transfers sport

Bath Rugby has confirmed the signing of versatile South African back rower Dan du Preez, who will join the club from Sale Sharks ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 30-year-old is primarily a Number 8 but is also capable of … Read More

Monday, March 16, 2026 bathcity nationalleaguesouth scottwilson hornchurch football comeback relegation darrenway leekendall joshlaqeretabua sport

Scott Wilson etched his name in Bath City history by becoming the club’s all-time top scorer in the National League South as the Romans staged a remarkable comeback to draw 2-2 with 10-man Hornchurch. Trailing 2-0 at halftime … Read More

Monday, March 16, 2026 accident bridgwater crash fatality investigation moorlinch police safety somerset a39

A man in his 50s tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle crash on the A39 near Bridgwater early this morning. Emergency responders were alerted to the incident at approximately 4:24 am on Monday, March 16, following … Read More

Monday, March 16, 2026 somerset cycling activetravel transport funding rural walking infrastructure government health

Somerset Council faces significant funding challenges for rural walking and cycling routes, with “almost no money” allocated for new projects in these areas over the next four years. At a recent executive … Read More