Over 1,000 Objections Filed Against Bristol Airport Expansion Plans Thursday, June 18, 2026 bristol airport expansion environment traffic wildlife planning objections northsomerset aviation More than 1,000 residents have submitted objections to Bristol Airport’s latest expansion proposal, raising serious concerns about environmental impact, local congestion, and community wellbeing. The airport aims to increase … Read More
Royal Navy Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Three Commando Helicopter Force Members Thursday, June 4, 2026 royalnavy helicopter crash commandohelicopterforce aviation tribute training loss somerset yeovilton The Royal Navy is mourning the loss of three highly respected members of the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) following a fatal Merlin Mk4 helicopter crash near Okehampton, Devon. The accident occurred on Wednesday, June 3, … Read More
Push for More Buses at Somerset Hospital Thwarted by Helipad Regulations Wednesday, May 6, 2026 somerset musgrove hospital buses helipad regulation transport aviation safety nhs Plans to increase bus services at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton face challenges due to strict government regulations linked to the hospital’s helipad operations. Since opening in May 2010, the hospital’s helipad … Read More
How Expanding to 15 Million Passengers Will Transform Bristol Airport Tuesday, May 5, 2026 bristol airport expansion aviation infrastructure environment planning runway transport emissions Bristol Airport is poised for a major transformation in the coming decade if its ambitious plans to expand its capacity to 15 million passengers annually gain approval. This expansion would open up new long-haul routes, … Read More
Historic Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare to be Demolished on Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025 winterstoke bridge weston-super-mare demolition infrastructure worldwarii aviation transport construction railway The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, originally constructed during World War II to support aircraft production, is set to be demolished on Christmas Day. Built to provide access to strategically important … Read More
Historic Weston-super-Mare Bridge Set for Christmas Day Demolition Thursday, December 25, 2025 winterstoke bridge weston-super-mare demolition infrastructure wwii aviation transport construction heritage The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, an enduring symbol of wartime industry and local connectivity, will be demolished on Christmas Day. Originally constructed during the Second World War to serve nearby aircraft … Read More