‘Scary’ and ‘dangerous’ Somerset coast road set for pedestrian safety improvements Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset coastal pedestrian cycling safety infrastructure burning lcwip greenway traffic 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 … Read More
Glastonbury Urged to Act as Speeding Puts Children at Risk Tuesday, August 5, 2025 glastonbury speed safety children traffic emissions signage speedwatch 20mph pedestrian 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 … Read More
Glastonbury Campaigners Warn Child Deaths Rise Without Urgent Speed Action Tuesday, August 5, 2025 glastonbury speeding safety children 20mph environment council signage pedestrian emissions 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 … Read More
Cyclist’s Three-Word Warning Sparks Outrage from Pedestrian on Shared Trail Friday, July 25, 2025 cyclist pedestrian cycling etiquette safety headphones conflict sharedpath mountainbike awareness 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 … Read More
Five-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run by Masked E-Bike Rider in Weston-super-Mare Friday, July 25, 2025 e-bike hit-and-run weston-super-mare childinjury avonsomerset policeappeal electricmotorbike cctv pedestrian investigation 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 … Read More
Somerset Village High Street to Close for Footpath Upgrade During Summer Holidays Monday, July 21, 2025 chewmagna highstreet footpath somerset construction footway safety transport pedestrian upgrade 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 … Read More