'Serious interest’ in Nexus 25 site near M5 from potential investor Sunday, December 28, 2025 nexus25 taunton somerset development investment m5 economicgrowth infrastructure employment greencampus Somerset Council has revealed that a potential investor has expressed “serious interest” in the Nexus 25 development site located on the eastern edge of Taunton, near junction 25 of the M5 motorway. The Nexus 25 … Read More
Home Bargains to Create Over 100 Jobs as New Frome Store Gets Approval Wednesday, November 19, 2025 homebargains frome jobs retail planning development somerset traffic keyfordmeadows economicgrowth Home Bargains is set to open a new store in Frome, generating more than 100 local jobs, following approval from Somerset Council. The store will be part of the Keyford Meadows development, a mixed-use site near Frome’s … Read More
'New Chapter' Begins as Work Commences on Portishead Railway Reopening Monday, November 3, 2025 portishead railway networkrail transport infrastructure northsomerset construction railreopening publictransport economicgrowth sport This week marks the start of vegetation clearance along the Portishead Railway line, paving the way for construction to reopen the long-disused railway. The work initiates the final phase of enabling tasks ahead of the main … Read More
'New Chapter' Begins as Key Work on Portishead Railway Reopens Monday, November 3, 2025 portishead railway restoration networkrail transport infrastructure northsomerset construction publictransport economicgrowth sport This week marks the start of significant preparatory work on the Portishead Railway, a line closed to passengers over half a century ago, in 1964. The first step involves clearing trees and vegetation along the route to make … Read More
UK High Commissioner Leads Trade Mission to West of England, Strengthening Ties with Canada Tuesday, July 15, 2025 uk canada trade westengland aerospace innovation ai diplomacy investment economicgrowth Rob Tinline, the UK’s High Commissioner to Canada, embarked on an impactful visit to the West of England on Friday, July 11, as part of an ambitious diplomatic roadshow aimed at deepening ties between UK regions and key … Read More
Major Transport Initiatives Set to Transform Somerset by 2050 Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset transport infrastructure railways roadsafety publictransport peninsulatransport westerngateway sustainabletravel economicgrowth sport Somerset is on the path to a transportation revolution, with local councillors proposing a series of major transport schemes aimed at creating safer roads, expanding train services, and improving links to employment hubs. The … Read More