Restoration of Brunel’s Vision: Portishead Railway Reopens in 2028 Friday, January 2, 2026 portishead brunel railway restoration construction transport beeching metrowest infrastructure northsomerset After more than 60 years of dormancy, the long-closed Portishead railway line is finally set to reopen. Originally shuttered in 1964 following recommendations from the Beeching Report, the line that connected Bristol to the … Read More
Somerset's Defining Political Moments of 2025: A Year in Review Thursday, January 1, 2026 somerset politics planning transport housing budget infrastructure council development education The year 2025 has drawn to a close, leaving Somerset residents to reflect on a turbulent period marked by significant political decisions both locally and globally. From international crises to local governance challenges, … Read More
8 Major Transport Projects Set to Transform Somerset in 2026 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 somerset transport roadworks infrastructure traffic bus cycling bridgwater taunton a38 Somerset residents faced numerous roadworks in 2025, and the coming year promises more of the same as vital transport upgrades take shape across the county. From Bridgwater to Taunton, key projects are underway or scheduled … Read More
8 Major Transport Projects Set to Transform Somerset by 2026 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 somerset transport infrastructure roadworks traffic bushub bridgwater taunton a38 cycling Somerset residents have endured significant roadworks throughout 2025, and 2026 promises more of the same—but with the prospect of meaningful improvements to the local transport network. From the Dunball … Read More
Somerset Council Likely to Forego Appeal on 112-Home Development in Taunton Monday, December 29, 2025 somerset taunton housing development planning appeal infrastructure environment transport affordablehousing Somerset Council has indicated it may not oppose an appeal seeking approval for 112 new homes on Taunton’s northern edge, after councillors acknowledged they would have approved the development if given more time to consider … Read More
New Transport Hub Construction to Start in Somerset Village of Pill Monday, December 29, 2025 pill somerset transport bus infrastructure bsip publictransport construction rail commuters sport Construction of a new transport hub in the scenic village of Pill, Somerset, is scheduled to begin in January and is expected to be completed by March. Located just four miles from Bristol, Pill is set to benefit from … Read More