Hopes for Safer Crossing Near Busy Glastonbury 'B&Q' Roundabout Friday, August 15, 2025 glastonbury crossing safety traffic pedestrians cycling infrastructure council campaign funding Central government funding may soon pave the way for a new, safer crossing at one of Glastonbury’s most heavily trafficked spots—the Wirral Park roundabout, commonly known as the B&Q roundabout. This crucial junction … Read More
Taunton Teen Cycles 1855km to Support Children with Cleft Conditions Wednesday, August 13, 2025 cycling charity cleft smiletrain fundraising endurance taunton surgery youth challenge Thirteen-year-old Mo Speyer and his father, Charlie Speyer, a schoolteacher and head of science and psychology at Queen’s, have completed a remarkable two-week cycling journey from John o’ Groats to Land’s End. Covering an … Read More
Regeneration of Bridgwater Docks Delayed Until 2027 Friday, August 1, 2025 bridgwater docks regeneration somerset infrastructure marina cycling canal urbanrenewal towndeal The regeneration of Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks is now expected to be completed by March 2027, following a government extension to the deadline for spending grant funding. The £5.2 million makeover is a key part of … Read More
Cyclist Triumphs Over Adversity to Complete Land’s End to John O’Groats Challenge Monday, July 28, 2025 cycling endtoend challenge charity dementia fundraising perseverance alzheimers parkinsons wells Chris Hall demonstrated unwavering determination as he cycled 1,095 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats in just 15 days, raising funds for The Lawrence Centre charity in Wells. Despite facing numerous setbacks—including a … Read More
Somerset’s Ambitious Transport Plan Aims to Revolutionize Travel by 2045 Sunday, July 27, 2025 transport somerset buses railways cycling evcharging publicconsultation sustainability roadsafety infrastructure Somerset Council has unveiled its ambitious new Local Transport Plan (LTP), a visionary roadmap designed to transform how people travel across the county over the next two decades. Published this week, the plan sets out a … Read More
Cyclist’s Three-Word Warning Sparks Outrage from Pedestrian on Shared Trail Friday, July 25, 2025 cyclist pedestrian cycling etiquette safety headphones conflict sharedpath mountainbike awareness A cyclist has shared her experience of a tense encounter on a shared walking and cycling trail after issuing a brief, polite warning to a pedestrian who was blocking her path. Living in a bike-friendly mountain town known for … Read More