M5 Traffic at a Standstill During Friday Getaway Friday, August 15, 2025 m5 traffic congestion delays motorway drivers travel gridlock friday getaway The M5 motorway came to a near standstill on Friday afternoon as thousands of drivers embarked on their weekend getaways. Heavy traffic congestion led to significant delays, with vehicles barely moving for extended periods. …
Drivers Over 70 to Face Mandatory Eyesight Tests Under New Road Safety Plan Tuesday, August 12, 2025 roadsafety eyesight drivers licences over70 government regulation penalties accidents dvla The UK government is preparing to introduce major changes to driving regulations aimed at improving road safety, with a key focus on drivers aged 70 and over. Under the proposed plan, older drivers will be required to pass … Read More
Bus Drivers in Somerset Face Potential Strike Over Pay Dispute Monday, August 11, 2025 bus strike somerset bristol pay dispute unite firstwest industrialaction drivers More than 1,000 bus drivers employed by First West of England across Somerset and Bristol are being balloted for strike action, following a rejected pay offer deemed unsatisfactory by the Unite union. The potential industrial … Read More
MP Warns of Risks Posed by Taxis Licensed Hundreds of Miles Away Operating in Weston-super-Mare Monday, July 21, 2025 licensing safety taxis regulation transport westonsupermare localgovernment drivers oversight publictrust The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Daniel Aldridge, has raised serious concerns about taxis licensed far from the town operating locally, calling for tighter licensing regulations. Aldridge warns that North Somerset Council … Read More
Live Updates: Road Closure Near Weston-super-Mare Beach After Crash Saturday, June 21, 2025 weston-super-mare crash police roadclosure traffic beach emergency drivers update transport Authorities have shut down a road close to the beach in Weston-super-Mare following a crash. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes to minimize delays. Emergency services are on-site managing the …
Live: Hour-Long Delays on M5 as Weekend Getaway Commences Friday, June 20, 2025 m5 traffic delays motorway weekend getaway congestion travel commute drivers Drivers are facing significant delays on the M5 motorway as the weekend getaway begins. Reports indicate traffic is moving at a crawl, with some motorists stuck for over an hour. The congestion is causing frustration for many …