Minehead Rail Link to National Network Moves Forward Sunday, August 17, 2025 railway transport somerset westsomersetrailway infrastructure parliament government heritage connectivity rural Plans to reconnect the historic West Somerset Railway to the national rail network have advanced after Tiverton and Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour secured a pivotal meeting with senior officials from the Department for Transport. … Read More
Push for New School and Health Hub at Taunton’s Largest Housing Estate Friday, August 15, 2025 orchardgrove taunton housing infrastructure education healthcare development phosphates somerset government Taunton’s MP, Gideon Amos, is advocating for the establishment of a secondary school and a new health hub on the Orchard Grove estate, the town’s largest housing development. Located on the western edge of Taunton, Somerset’s … Read More
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
Families Near New Pylons to Receive £2,500 Energy Bill Discounts Friday, August 8, 2025 energy bills pylons infrastructure government smartmeters cleanenergy transmission discounts netzero The UK Government has announced plans to provide families living near new electricity pylons with financial incentives to support the development of essential transmission infrastructure. Under the proposal, households … Read More
Jeremy Corbyn Accuses Angela Rayner of Paving Over Britain’s Allotments Wednesday, August 6, 2025 corbyn rayner allotments housing government greenspaces community gardening mentalhealth development Jeremy Corbyn has reignited tensions with the Labour government by accusing Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner of facilitating the destruction of England’s treasured allotments. The former Labour leader strongly criticized … Read More
Government Remains Silent on Potential New Homes Near Somerset Railway Lines Wednesday, August 6, 2025 housing railway somerset platform4 brownfield development government infrastructure regeneration transport The government has announced plans to build up to 40,000 new homes over the next decade on surplus brownfield sites close to railway stations, depots, and other rail infrastructure. This initiative, led by a new development … Read More