MPs Call for Government Backing on New South West Railway Stations Thursday, May 8, 2025 railway transport devon somerset cullompton wellington infrastructure development economy publictransport sport MPs representing Devon and Somerset have intensified their campaign for new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton, ahead of a crucial government announcement expected after June 11. Both stations, paused for review … Read More
Vital Rat Run Near Yeovil to Remain Closed Indefinitely Thursday, May 8, 2025 yeovil chinnockhollow somersetcouncil landslide roadclosure trafficorder transport funding safety infrastructure A crucial shortcut near Yeovil, known locally as Chinnock Hollow, will remain closed to all traffic indefinitely following a recently approved permanent traffic order. The route, which runs from the A30 High Street in East … Read More
Major Plans Announced for 320 New Homes Near Somerset’s £4bn Gigafactory Thursday, May 8, 2025 somerset gigafactory housing development woolavington agratas infrastructure planning affordablehousing sustainability Residents of Somerset are being invited to share their initial feedback on two significant housing developments planned near the county’s upcoming £4 billion gigafactory. Agratas unveiled updated plans in April for its new … Read More
Hinkley Point C Contracts Fuel Rapid Growth of Local Businesses Thursday, May 8, 2025 hinkley somerset nuclear apprenticeships supplychain growth engineering jobs education infrastructure Somerset businesses are experiencing unprecedented growth after securing contracts to support the construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. As the project reaches its peak construction phase, a workforce of … Read More
Bristol Airport Introduces Cashless Payments at Drop and Go Car Park Wednesday, May 7, 2025 bristolairport parking cashless dropandgo anpr contactless transportation infrastructure publictransport travel sport Bristol Airport is set to transform its Drop and Go car park by implementing a cashless payment system starting Monday, May 12. This major update aims to enhance convenience for the airport’s estimated 12 million annual … Read More
Motorists Face 36-Mile Detour as Crucial Exmoor Road Closes for Repairs Wednesday, May 7, 2025 exmoor a396 roadworks resurfacing somerset traffic detour transport infrastructure closure sport Motorists traveling through Exmoor National Park should prepare for significant delays as the A396, a vital north-south route, will close for extensive resurfacing from May 15 to May 30. The closure at Cutcombe Hill, situated … Read More