Learners Face Six-Month Waits for Driving Tests Amid Major Backlogs Tuesday, October 14, 2025 driving backlog learners testcentres delays rural somerset wiltshire transport survey Learner drivers in Somerset and Wiltshire are facing unprecedented delays of up to six months to book practical driving tests, revealing a system struggling to cope with overwhelming demand. New data highlights severe … Read More
Nearly 350 New Homes Proposed for Somerset’s Major Jurston Fields Development Near M5 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 somerset housing development wellington jurstonfields c.g.fry m5 phosphate planning affordablehousing A significant housing development near the M5 in Somerset could see nearly 350 new homes added if plans by developer C. G. Fry and Son Ltd. receive local council approval. The Jurston Fields project, located on A38 West … Read More
Somerset Farmers Demand Action as Milk Price Cuts Deepen Crisis Tuesday, October 14, 2025 somerset dairy farmers milkprice agriculture regulation crisis livestock economy government Somerset’s dairy farmers are facing an escalating crisis as several major milk buyers announce significant price cuts, sparking widespread outrage and urgent calls for government intervention. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat … Read More
Major Somerset town centre site may be back up for sale again Tuesday, October 14, 2025 saxonvale frome somerset development council housing regeneration mayday community funding A pivotal development site in Frome may soon be back on the market after delays caused by a lack of financial proof from the prospective buyer. Somerset Council’s executive initially agreed in January to sell the 12-acre … Read More
Innovative Bike Bus Boosts Safety and Community Spirit at Bathampton Primary School Tuesday, October 14, 2025 bikebus bathampton cycling schoolrun safety community activetravel sustainability children environment Bathampton Primary School has introduced an innovative “Bike Bus” initiative that is quickly gaining popularity among families, with participation steadily increasing since its launch in September. This marks the first bike … Read More
Long-Awaited Upgrades Announced for Somerset’s Troubled Bus Routes Tuesday, October 14, 2025 somerset bus transport firstbus publictransport mp rachelgilmour minehead taunton butlins sport Persistent issues with unreliable bus services in Somerset have sparked a series of promising reforms after local MP Rachel Gilmour secured crucial commitments from First Bus to improve public transport. Rachel Gilmour, MP … Read More