Ray Paice, a man from Taunton, is sharing his story to raise awareness about prostate cancer, a disease he was diagnosed with despite having almost no obvious symptoms. The only noticeable change Ray experienced was an …
Frome’s innovative Safer School Streets trial, launched in April 2024 to enhance road safety around key local schools, is entering its final phase. Residents are now encouraged to share their experiences and opinions through …
The Frome community in Somerset has received a significant funding boost to complete the “Missing Links” project — an initiative aimed at creating safe, multi-user walking and cycling paths throughout the town and its …
As plans for 1,450 new homes near Monkton Heathfield in Taunton move closer to approval, local cycling campaigners are pushing for urgent improvements to a key cycle route through the area. The Somerset Council’s West …
The family of Mary Emerson-Reed, a 63-year-old cyclist tragically killed in a collision, have paid an emotional tribute to her memory. Mary, from Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, lost her life after being struck by Alan Morris, a …
A major road closure is set to impact Bridgwater town centre for two months as construction of the town’s ambitious ‘Celebration Mile’ project progresses. This exciting new route will connect Bridgwater railway station to the …
Somerset Council has commenced work on upgrading a key section of the cycling and walking route along the A39 corridor between Minehead and Dunster. The project aims to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists while …
Over 250 cyclists from across Somerset gathered on Saturday, May 10, to tackle the challenging 55-mile Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge in support of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s 25th anniversary. The event began at …
Alan Morris, 75, from Bradford-on-Avon, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for causing the death of 63-year-old cyclist Mary Emerson-Reed near Shaftesbury. The tragic crash occurred on the B3081 between Tollard Royal …
The development of a continuous north-south walking and cycling corridor across Taunton has taken a significant step forward with the approval of the final phase of the Nerrols Farm housing project. In April, Somerset …
Residents of Burnham-on-Sea can look forward to safer walking and cycling routes as part of a comprehensive ten-year plan. Somerset Council has introduced the Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge local cycling and walking …
A new ten-year plan for Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset aims to introduce safer walking and cycling routes for the town’s residents. The local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) published by Somerset Council focuses …
Residents and visitors walking and cycling between two bustling Somerset towns can now enjoy an enhanced journey following a significant upgrade to a local cycle route. Known as the Frome’s Missing Links project, the …
The recently opened walking and cycling route in Somerset has garnered praise from the local MP and has been brought into focus during a parliamentary debate on active travel. The Curry Rivel Active Travel Group has been …
Chard’s local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) details a new ten-year plan aiming to improve key walking routes to the town’s various schools. Somerset Council’s plan emphasizes the need for enhancements to the …