In his first visit to the West Country as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham reinstated a £2 fare cap on bus journeys across England, aiming to ease financial pressures on households struggling with the cost of living. This move …
Somerset’s bus ticketing system could see a major overhaul within the next year thanks to the upcoming national roll-out of ‘Project Coral’. This government-funded program is designed to simplify bus travel by enabling …
Bus travel in Somerset is set for a major upgrade as the government prepares to launch ‘Project Coral,’ a scheme aimed at simplifying bus ticketing by allowing passengers to use one ticket across multiple bus operators. This …
The well-loved Exmoor Explorer bus service is making a comeback to Devon and Somerset at the end of May, offering a scenic and convenient way to explore Exmoor National Park. Formerly known as the Exmoor Coaster, this …
The beloved Exmoor Explorer bus service, formerly known as the Exmoor Coaster, is set to return to Devon and Somerset this summer, beginning Sunday, May 24, just ahead of the Spring Bank Holiday. Operating throughout the …
Major roadworks will commence in Worle on Monday, February 23, as construction begins on the Worle Interchange. These improvements are expected to continue through to May, during which time diversions will be in place to …
The West of England’s free bus travel scheme, which allowed residents to travel free on buses throughout their birthday month, has been discontinued quietly by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Introduced in …
A Frome councillor has urged Somerset Council to ensure that a portion of newly awarded government funding is dedicated to tackling the town’s “unreliable” local bus services. In December 2025, the Department for Transport …
This month, the West of England is rolling out hundreds of new Real Time Information (RTI) screens across its bus network, enhancing the travel experience for passengers. So far, 150 screens have been installed and are …
This month, hundreds of new bus information screens are being installed across the West of England as part of a £1 million bus improvement initiative. Already, 150 screens are operational, with another 100 set to be unveiled …
Somerset residents faced numerous roadworks in 2025, and the coming year promises more of the same as vital transport upgrades take shape across the county. From Bridgwater to Taunton, key projects are underway or scheduled …
A man sustained injuries to his face, head, and arms after being attacked by a group of six teenage boys in Frome. The incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, December 12, on Cork Street. According to Avon and …
A man suffered injuries to his face, head, and arms after being attacked by a group of six teenage boys in Frome. The incident occurred around 5pm on Friday, December 12, on Cork Street when the group opened the emergency …
A man sustained injuries to his face, head, and arms following an assault by a group of six teenage boys in Frome. The attack took place around 5 p.m. on Friday, December 12, after the group opened the emergency exit on a bus …
Construction of a new transport hub in the scenic village of Pill, Somerset, is scheduled to begin in January and is expected to be completed by March. Located just four miles from Bristol, Pill is set to benefit from …