Saltford’s Railway Station Revival: Campaign Gains Unprecedented Momentum Tuesday, July 22, 2025 saltford railway station campaign transport politics somerset westengland liberaldemocrats infrastructure Progress is accelerating on the campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station, a move that villagers and local officials believe will enhance connectivity and revive a historic asset. Situated between Bath and Keynsham, … Read More
Somerset Community Hospitals Face Proposed Bed Closures and Reconfigurations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 somerset nhs communityhospitals bedclosures healthcare pathwaycare patientcare transparency publicconsultation hospitalbeds Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is proposing changes to inpatient beds across its 11 community hospitals, potentially closing, relocating, or repurposing them to focus on treating more patients closer to home. These hospitals, … Read More
Young Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Somerset Border Tuesday, July 22, 2025 accident somerset crash bmw investigation police fatality roadclosure witness dashcam A man in his 20s tragically died this morning, Tuesday, July 22, following a single-vehicle crash near the Somerset border. Emergency services responded to the scene on the A357 Cook’s Lane close to Spire Hill Farm after a … Read More
Plans Unveiled for 150 New Homes Near Proposed Somerset Railway Station Tuesday, July 22, 2025 somerton housing development somerset affordable railway planning infrastructure greenspace community Plans have been revealed for the construction of up to 150 new homes immediately north of the proposed railway station site in Somerton, Somerset. The land east of Ricksey Lane has been earmarked for development following its … Read More
Britain's Most Controversial Allotments Secure Planning Permission Tuesday, July 22, 2025 allotments planning greenbelt northsomerset roots agriculture community controversy sustainability conservation After a prolonged and heated dispute, a highly divisive allotment project near Bristol has finally received full planning permission. Roots, a private allotment company, began transforming a meadow in North Somerset into 700 … Read More
Burglar Jailed for Threatening Homeowner with Knife During Sheds Burglary Tuesday, July 22, 2025 burglary knife threat criminaldamage shed paint vandalism ems arrest sentencing Adam Parsons, 21, of Cornhill in Wellington, has been sentenced to over eight months in prison following a series of break-ins and criminal acts. Parsons pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, possession of a bladed … Read More