A coastal road in Somerset, described by locals as “scary” and “dangerous,” is poised to become much safer for pedestrians and cyclists thanks to ambitious plans from Somerset Council. The council’s newly published Burnham …
In Glastonbury, drivers frequently ignore the town’s 20mph speed limits, prompting Glastonbury Speedwatch to call on the town council for swift action. At July’s council meeting, Christine Prior, speaking on behalf of the …
In Glastonbury, drivers are frequently disregarding the town’s 20mph speed limits, raising serious safety concerns. Glastonbury Speedwatch, a local community group, is calling on the town council to take immediate action to …
A cyclist has shared her experience of a tense encounter on a shared walking and cycling trail after issuing a brief, polite warning to a pedestrian who was blocking her path. Living in a bike-friendly mountain town known for …
A five-year-old girl is currently hospitalized with potentially life-altering injuries after being struck by an electric bike near her home in Weston-super-Mare. The incident occurred around 7:50 pm on Thursday, July 24, on …
High Street in the Somerset village of Chew Magna is scheduled to close for more than four weeks this summer as Bath & North East Somerset Council undertakes a significant footpath upgrade. The project aims to enhance …
Somerset Council is preparing to undertake additional, though limited, roadworks to complete the much-anticipated Celebration Mile project in Bridgwater town centre. With a £9 million budget from the government-backed …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with plans to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by introducing a new cycle path and raised crossings in the Sydney Road liveable neighbourhood (LTN). The initiative, …
Frome’s innovative Safer School Streets trial, launched in April 2024 to enhance road safety around key local schools, is entering its final phase. Residents are now encouraged to share their experiences and opinions through …
A serious collision in Crewkerne’s Market Square has left a pedestrian with life-changing injuries. The incident, involving a lorry and a pedestrian, occurred just before midday on Thursday, May 15. Emergency services, …
A man in his 70s has been hospitalized with a serious head injury after being struck by a Smart car in Langport, Somerset. The collision occurred at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Monday, May 5, at Parrett Close. Emergency …
In a horrifying incident in Plymouth last year, a driver deliberately crashed into a pedestrian, inflicting life-changing injuries. The driver, Jordan Blackmore, believed that government agents were following him and aiming …
Residents and tourists in Glastonbury are facing danger while trying to reach Tesco or the town centre by walking or biking. During a meeting on April 8, Councillor Jon Cousins led the charge for a toucan crossing, catering …
Travelling between two expanding settlements on the Somerset Levels has been made more convenient with the completion of the first phase of a car-free route. The Curry Rivel Active Travel Group has been dedicated to creating …
A significant revamp to improve pedestrian and cyclist access and optimize traffic flow at a junction in Somerset has been granted approval by planners. The proposed enhancements will be implemented at the A369 Rownham Hill …