Portishead

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 kelseygrammer portishead seasidehome historiccottage propertyneglect demolition neighbours ukrealestate celebritynews homerestoration

US actor Kelsey Grammer, best known for his roles on “Frasier” and “Cheers,” is facing criticism from neighbours for allegedly abandoning his 200-year-old seaside cottage in Portishead, UK. Despite … Read More

Friday, January 2, 2026 portishead brunel railway restoration construction transport beeching metrowest infrastructure northsomerset

After more than 60 years of dormancy, the long-closed Portishead railway line is finally set to reopen. Originally shuttered in 1964 following recommendations from the Beeching Report, the line that connected Bristol to the … Read More

Friday, January 2, 2026 portishead brunel railway restoration beeching metrowest transport construction infrastructure bristol

Construction to reopen the Portishead railway, which has been closed for over six decades, is set to commence in early 2026. The line, originally opened in 1867 and long envisioned by the legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom … Read More

Saturday, December 27, 2025 avonmouth severnpark afrs headquarters fireservice relocation training portishead pfi avonandsomerset

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AFRS) has announced plans to vacate its shared headquarters with Avon & Somerset Constabulary in Portishead and relocate to its existing training base at Severn Park in Avonmouth. Since … Read More

Friday, November 28, 2025 portishead traffic accident roadblock emergency delays transport vehicle roadsafety congestion

An overturned vehicle in Portishead has caused significant disruptions, blocking the road in both directions. Traffic in the area is moving slowly as emergency services attend the scene. Drivers are advised to expect delays …

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