Growing Somerset Town Langport Poised to Merge with Neighbouring Village Huish Episcopi Tuesday, September 16, 2025 langport huishepiscopi somerset merger counciltax localgovernment parishcouncil boundaries consultation community A significant change may be on the horizon for the Somerset region, as the town of Langport and the neighbouring parish of Huish Episcopi move closer to merging into a single administrative entity. This potential union comes … Read More
Air Ambulance Called as Triathlon Cycling Leg Is Suspended Due to Serious Incident Sunday, September 14, 2025 triathlon incident airambulance emergency langport cycling racenation suspension safety event The cycling segment of the Langport Triathlon was abruptly cancelled today following a serious incident on the race route. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene, necessitating the … Read More
Roman Villa and Bronze Age Roundhouse Unearthed in Somerset Saturday, August 30, 2025 archaeology somerset langport roman bronzeage villa roundhouse excavation heritage history During routine archaeological excavations at a development site on Somerton Road in Langport, Somerset, a Roman villa alongside a Bronze Age roundhouse has been uncovered, shedding new light on the area’s rich … Read More
Man in His 60s Dies in Solo Crash on Paradise Lane Near Langport Monday, August 25, 2025 accident collision langport volvo investigation police fatality paradiselane eyewitness familysupport A man in his 60s tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle crash on Paradise Lane, just north of Langport, earlier this week. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 20, involving a Volvo XC90. Avon and Somerset Police … Read More
A378 Road Closure for Bridge Maintenance Brings 35-Mile Diversion Until Month-End Sunday, August 3, 2025 a378 bridge closure diversion langport networkrail maintenance traffic historic transport A section of the A378 in Langport, including the railway bridge at Moor Close, will be closed from Monday, August 4 until Sunday, August 31 for essential bridge maintenance work. Network Rail is carrying out continuous … Read More
Somerset MP Advocates for New Railway Station Amid Housing Development Plans Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset railway housing transport publictransport somerton langport development infrastructure mp sport Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, remains determined to secure a new railway station in her constituency following the announcement of new housing developments near a potential station site. … Read More