'New Chapter' Begins as Work Commences on Portishead Railway Reopening Monday, November 3, 2025 portishead railway networkrail transport infrastructure northsomerset construction railreopening publictransport economicgrowth sport This week marks the start of vegetation clearance along the Portishead Railway line, paving the way for construction to reopen the long-disused railway. The work initiates the final phase of enabling tasks ahead of the main … Read More
'New Chapter' Begins as Key Work on Portishead Railway Reopens Monday, November 3, 2025 portishead railway restoration networkrail transport infrastructure northsomerset construction publictransport economicgrowth sport This week marks the start of significant preparatory work on the Portishead Railway, a line closed to passengers over half a century ago, in 1964. The first step involves clearing trees and vegetation along the route to make … Read More
Walking Football Empowers People with Parkinson’s in Portishead Thursday, October 23, 2025 parkinsons walkingfootball portishead inclusion health community tournament wellbeing fitness support sport Since its launch in May, the walking football program for people with Parkinson’s at Portishead Town FC has experienced remarkable growth. What began with just a few participants has blossomed into a thriving group of more … Read More
M5 Lane Closure Following Crash Near Portishead Saturday, October 18, 2025 m5 portishead crash laneclosure traffic junction19 incident motorway delay roadsafety A lane on the M5 motorway near Portishead has been temporarily closed due to a crash that occurred just after junction 19. Authorities responded promptly to the scene, and while the incident has caused some disruption, …
Plaque to Commemorate Highbridge’s Maritime Radio Heritage Stalled by Land Ownership Dispute Sunday, October 5, 2025 highbridge portishead maritime radio memorial heritage somerset council land plaque Highbridge, renowned for its role as the receiving station for the world’s largest maritime radio station, Portishead Radio Station, remains without a plaque commemorating this significant heritage due to unresolved land … Read More
Portbury Hundred Road Closure for Three Weeks to Enable Essential Surfacing Work Monday, September 29, 2025 portbury somerset portishead m5 northsomerset roadworks surfacing closure traffic diversion The Portbury Hundred, the key route connecting the Somerset town of Portishead to the M5 motorway at Gordano Interchange, will be closed overnight for a three-week period starting tonight. The closure will be in effect from … Read More