Bob Baker, a retired resident of Pill, North Somerset, is facing the loss of his treasured garden shed due to the construction of a new railway station by Network Rail. The shed, located at the end of his garden, has been his …
Bob Baker, a retiree from Pill, North Somerset, is facing the loss of his cherished garden shed due to Network Rail’s plans to build a new station at the end of his property. The shed, which serves as his personal retreat …
Campaigners are urging North Somerset Council to consider reopening the disused Uphill railway station in Weston-super-Mare. This move aims to improve local transport connectivity and better serve key community locations. …
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 receiving permission to …
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 …
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 …
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 2017, AFRS …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Portishead Medical Group (PMG), operators of the Victoria Square surgery in Somerset, have formally instructed Jhoots Pharmacy to vacate their premises adjacent to the GP practice by the end of September. This decision …