Backwell Bus Lane Proposal Sparks Community Outrage and Council Review Friday, May 30, 2025 backwell buslane northsomerset publictransport cycling safety council community traffic busservice sport A £2.2 million plan to introduce a 206-metre bus lane along the A370 through the North Somerset village of Backwell has ignited significant fear and anger among local residents, prompting the council to reconsider the … Read More
Taunton Man Diagnosed with Aggressive Tumours Despite Minimal Symptoms Thursday, May 29, 2025 prostatecancer cancerawareness fundraiser chemotherapy radiotherapy diagnosis cycling support screening tumours 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 … Read More
Community Feedback Sought on Frome's Safer School Streets Trial Thursday, May 29, 2025 frome safety schools community survey traffic pedestrian cycling trial roads 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 … Read More
Somerset Town Secures Funding to Complete Vital Walking and Cycling Routes Wednesday, May 28, 2025 cycling walking frome somerset infrastructure funding community paths bike accessibility 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 … Read More
Campaigners Demand Safer Cycle Route Ahead of 1,400 New Homes Development in Taunton Wednesday, May 28, 2025 cycling infrastructure safety development monktonheathfield taunton council planning urbanextension transport 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 … Read More
Tribute to Woman Killed by Speeding Driver While Cycling Tuesday, May 27, 2025 cycling tragedy speeding carelessdriving roadsafety cyclingaccident community justice volunteering family 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 … Read More