Boy with special needs barred from school bus despite proximity Tuesday, September 23, 2025 specialneeds schoolbus somerset education accessibility climate transport anxiety council wellbeing Austin Gillingham, a Somerset child with special needs, was eagerly anticipating his first day at Preston School Academy in Yeovil this September. The school bus routes directly past his home, offering an ideal and convenient … Read More
Popular Transport App Service Expands Across Somerset Wednesday, September 17, 2025 slinky somerset transport app busservice ondemand accessibility rural travel publictransport sport Residents in Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, and nearby areas can now benefit from the expanded digital, on-demand transport service offered by the Slinky app. This innovative service, funded by the … Read More
New Police Enquiry Office Opens in Frome to Enhance Community Service Sunday, September 14, 2025 frome police enquiryoffice avon somerset community accessibility publicsafety lawenforcement policing A new police enquiry office has officially opened its doors in Frome, marking a significant step towards improving public access to local law enforcement services. Avon and Somerset Constabulary announced that the newly … Read More
Seaside Chippy Ordered to Remove Picnic Tables Over Safety Concerns Wednesday, September 3, 2025 weston-super-mare picnictables publicsafety licensing northsomerset police outdoorseating accessibility antisocialbehavior regulations A popular fish and chip shop in Weston-super-Mare has been instructed to remove its picnic tables following concerns that they could be used as weapons during late-night hours. Michelle Michael, owner of the Waterfront Fish … Read More
Most Drivers Support Tougher Restrictions on Pavement Parking Tuesday, September 2, 2025 pavement parking england government drivers councils rac legislation sustrans accessibility A recent survey reveals that four out of five UK drivers want the Government to introduce stricter rules on pavement parking in England. While opinions vary on the approach, there is strong consensus on the need for action. … Read More
Longleat Ranked Among the World’s Top Attractions in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Tuesday, September 2, 2025 longleat safari tripadvisor awards conservation wildlife accessibility tourism education visitorexperience Longleat Safari Park, the iconic Wiltshire estate, has been recognised as one of the world’s top 10% attractions on Tripadvisor. This accolade comes ahead of Longleat’s milestone 60th anniversary in 2026, marking six decades … Read More