Historic Somerset Railway Line Transformed into Enhanced Walkway and Cycle Path Monday, November 10, 2025 glastonbury somerset willowwalk nationalcyclenetwork walking accessibility restoration cycling conservation volunteering A cherished stretch of a former Somerset railway line has been revitalized for pedestrians and cyclists thanks to central government funding. The Willow Walk, located on the outskirts of Glastonbury, gracefully winds over the … Read More
Historic Somerset Railway Line Enhanced for Walkers and Cyclists Monday, November 10, 2025 willowwalk somerset glastonbury cycling walking accessibility restoration nationalcyclenetwork floodprevention heritage A cherished section of a former Somerset railway line has been transformed to better serve walkers and cyclists, thanks to funding secured through central government support. The Willow Walk, situated on the outskirts of … Read More
Disabled Nurse Faces Challenges Due to New Parking Height Barriers in Somerset Friday, November 7, 2025 disability accessibility parking somerset wheelchair heightbarriers council inclusion transport security Chloë Hammond, a 34-year-old nurse who uses a wheelchair and drives a specialised van to accommodate her powered wheelchair, finds herself excluded from several parking facilities in Somerset due to new height barriers. Her … Read More
Disabled Nurse Faces Barriers Due to New Somerset Parking Restrictions Friday, November 7, 2025 somerset accessibility disability parking heightbarriers somersetcouncil wheelchair mobility taunton disableddrivers A disabled nurse in Somerset is facing significant challenges accessing public car parks following the installation of new height barriers. Chloë Hammond, 34, who uses a wheelchair and drives a specialised van equipped to … Read More
Anger Erupts as Wiltshire Council Votes to Reinstate Free Blue Badge Parking Thursday, October 23, 2025 bluebadge parking wiltshire disability council charges debate accessibility disabledparking legislation A tense and emotional debate unfolded at County Hall in Trowbridge as Wiltshire councillors narrowly voted to reinstate free parking for Blue Badge holders, a decision reversing charges introduced in 2022 by the Conservative … Read More
Weston Cancer Patients Could Soon Access Life-Saving Radiotherapy Close to Home Thursday, October 23, 2025 weston cancer radiotherapy nhs healthcare linac campaign uhbw treatment accessibility For many cancer patients in Weston-super-Mare, the exhausting daily trip to Bristol for radiotherapy may soon be a thing of the past. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) has launched a … Read More