A fresh report reinforces the potential for a high-speed ferry linking the South West of England with South Wales across the Bristol Channel. This ambitious project, long discussed, could see service begin as early as 2030, …
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 …
On my recent journey to Portishead, I experienced firsthand the challenges facing commuters in the area—a situation that underscores the urgent need to reopen the railway line. Traveling the 32-mile distance took …
Reopening the vital coastal route B3191 between Blue Anchor and Watchet must be a top priority in Somerset’s new local transport plan, say local leaders. The road, closed indefinitely in January 2023 due to coastal erosion …
Reopening the vital B3191 coastal road between Blue Anchor and Watchet in Somerset is emerging as a critical priority in the county’s revised local transport plan. The road, closed indefinitely in January 2023 by Somerset …
Anyone who has tried to use their phone at a packed football stadium or music festival knows the frustration: a slow or dropped connection as thousands of devices compete for network access. This common problem has long …
Anyone who has attended a packed football match or a major music festival knows the frustration of trying to use a mobile phone amid tens of thousands of other users. Network congestion often causes calls to fail, messages to …
North Somerset Council has announced a new initiative to provide free smartphones to residents from low-income households. Thanks to a generous donation of 45 refurbished Samsung Galaxy phones from the digital inclusion …
North Somerset Council is launching a new initiative to support low-income residents by offering free refurbished smartphones. The council has received 45 Samsung Galaxy phones donated by the digital inclusion charity Good …
Construction of a modern transport hub in the charming Somerset village of Pill is set to commence in January, with completion scheduled for March. Located just four miles from Bristol on the Somerset border, Pill is poised …
As the Railways Bill advances through the House of Commons, several Somerset MPs are pressing the government to boost rail investment in the South West. This Bill, which aims to bring Britain’s railways back into public …
Several Somerset MPs are urging the government to boost rail investment in the south west as the Railways Bill progresses through the House of Commons to nationalise Britain’s railways. Currently under consideration, the Bill …
Plans are underway to better connect the coastal town of Watchet and the adjacent village of Williton in west Somerset through a new walking and cycling route. Both areas have seen notable housing growth recently, leaving …
Plans are underway to enhance connectivity between the expanding communities of Watchet and Williton in west Somerset with a new walking and cycling route. The two settlements, separated by only a few fields, have both seen …
A significant upgrade to the A303 in Somerset has earned top honours at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West Engineering Awards 2025. The £155 million dualling of the 3.5-mile stretch between Sparkford and …