Paul Partington, a 78-year-old pensioner from Bishop’s Lydeard near Taunton, Somerset, is urging Somerset Council to take more decisive action to maintain and protect rural footpaths after he recently fell into what he …
The riverside footpath between Bath’s Recreation Ground rugby stadium and the River Avon is set to close temporarily on match days, coinciding with the recent eviction of houseboats from the same stretch of river. Last month, …
Free beach parking is set to make a welcome return to Brean this summer by popular demand. Starting Wednesday, July 1, both Brean and Barrow beaches will offer free parking along their shores, providing easier access for …
Starting Wednesday, July 1, free beach parking will be available again at both Brean and Barrow beaches, much to the delight of visitors and residents. Discover Brean announced the return of this popular scheme, which will be …
Free beach parking is making a comeback at Brean this summer, much to the delight of day-trippers and residents alike. Starting Wednesday, July 1, visitors to both Brean and Barrow beaches will once again be able to park for …
Exploring the scenic Strawberry Line, a beloved walking and cycling route in rural Somerset, has become easier thanks to a generous £30,000 grant from the Mendip Hills National Landscape management team. Currently, the …
The Strawberry Line, a cherished walking and cycling route crossing rural Somerset, has recently received a significant boost thanks to a generous £30,000 grant from the Mendip Hills National Landscape management team. …
Over the past four years, North Somerset has seen a surge in blue badge misuse, with more than 7,000 penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued for parking violations involving invalid or misused blue badges. Data obtained via a …
Residents living along Radstock Road, one of the busiest commuter corridors in North East Somerset, are advocating for a permanent and reliable bus service. This vital road, part of the A362, connects the market towns of …
Somerset Council is advancing its commitment to improve rural connectivity with the completion of a new transport hub in Langport by Christmas. This initiative is part of the council’s broader Bus Service Improvement Plan …
Efforts to increase bus services to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, one of Somerset’s key healthcare facilities, have hit a roadblock due to national helipad safety regulations. Since its installation in May 2010, the …
Plans for Hortsbridge Park, the newest public green space within the Orchard Grove estate on Taunton’s western edge, are set to bring a vibrant community hub featuring an amphitheatre, allotments, and a large play area for …
Ellise Hollie Hayward, a 24-year-old woman from Somerset living with cerebral palsy, has been nominated for the Positive Role Model award at the National Diversity Awards. Despite being non-verbal, Ellise has become a …
A disabled woman from Somerset, known only as Charlotte, has faced harrowing living conditions for over a year after becoming unable to use the bathroom in her own home. Suffering from fibromyalgia, a chronic and painful …
Charlotte, a disabled woman from Somerset living with fibromyalgia, has endured unimaginable living conditions for over a year. Due to her chronic pain and limited mobility, she has been unable to access the only bathroom in …