Air Ambulance Called as Triathlon Cycling Leg Is Suspended Due to Serious Incident Sunday, September 14, 2025 triathlon incident airambulance emergency langport cycling racenation suspension safety event The cycling segment of the Langport Triathlon was abruptly cancelled today following a serious incident on the race route. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene, necessitating the … Read More
‘Scary’ and ‘dangerous’ Somerset coast road set for pedestrian safety improvements Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset coastal pedestrian cycling safety infrastructure burning lcwip greenway traffic A coastal road in Somerset, described by locals as “scary” and “dangerous,” is poised to become much safer for pedestrians and cyclists thanks to ambitious plans from Somerset Council. The council’s … Read More
‘Scary’ and ‘dangerous’ Somerset coast road set for pedestrian and cyclist safety upgrades Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset burnham berrow cycling pedestrians safety infrastructure greenway congestion council A coastal road described as “scary” and “dangerous” in Somerset is poised for significant safety enhancements for pedestrians and cyclists, as part of Somerset Council’s broader infrastructure plans. The Burnham and … Read More
Major South West A382 Roadworks to Impact Traffic for Nearly Two Years Thursday, September 4, 2025 a382 newtonabbot devon roadworks closure traffic infrastructure sustainability cycling construction Significant disruption is expected on the A382 in Newton Abbot as a major upgrade project gets underway later this month. The scheme includes an initial 11-month closure at Whitehills roundabout, followed by a separate … Read More
Transforming Bath’s Transport: Scholars’ Way Project Paves the Way for Safer, Greener Travel Monday, September 1, 2025 bath transport cycling walking wheeling infrastructure active-travel sustainability schools public-transport sport The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council, has committed nearly £5.4 million to the Scholars’ Way Scheme, a transformative project focused on enhancing walking, … Read More
'I Thought I Had a Stomach Bug Before Things Escalated Rapidly' Tuesday, August 26, 2025 kidney cancer myeloma dialysis chemotherapy transplant cycling fundraising remission health Tim Blackburn, 60, from Somerset, never imagined that what he assumed was a simple stomach bug would escalate into a life-threatening condition. Three years ago, while trying to enjoy Christmas with his family, Tim … Read More