Elderly Driver Dies After Car Crashes Near Yeovil Friday, June 13, 2025 accident yeovil closworth fiatpanda crash fatality road safety police investigation elderly An elderly man has tragically died following a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday, June 11. At approximately 10:35 a.m., a white Fiat Panda was traveling along Sutton Hill in Closworth, near Yeovil, heading toward the A37 … Read More
Elderly Driver Sentenced for Fatal Cyclist Collision Tuesday, May 13, 2025 cycling accident carelessdriving sentencing wiltshire road safety speeding fatality court investigation Alan Morris, 75, from Bradford-on-Avon, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for causing the death of 63-year-old cyclist Mary Emerson-Reed near Shaftesbury. The tragic crash occurred on the B3081 between Tollard Royal … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea's New Walking Routes Plan Monday, May 5, 2025 burnham-on-sea somerset walking routes cycling infrastructure plan local community housing growth sustainable travel active travel funding development pedestrian safety cycling network grants infrastructure improvements road safety A new ten-year plan for Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset aims to introduce safer walking and cycling routes for the town’s residents. The local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) published by Somerset Council … Read More
Drunk Driver Endangers Children's Lives Friday, April 11, 2025 drunk driving children reckless ban salisbury arrest blood alcohol road safety offenses prison sentence Louise Kimber, 43, was caught driving with a blood alcohol level more than three times over the legal limit, endangering the lives of four children in her car. She was observed swerving across the road and even driving into a … Read More
Backwell's Development Battle: 125 New Homes Approved Thursday, April 10, 2025 backwell development village homes planning permission council road safety infrastructure appeal residents Backwell, a North Somerset village, is facing a surge of development as the government’s planning inspectorate recently granted planning permission for 125 new homes. This decision has sparked concerns among local … Read More
Hutton welcomes new 20mph zone and plans for more Monday, September 23, 2024 20mph hutton somerset road safety sustainable travel cycling walking carbon neutral community Today marks the start of the construction of a new 20mph zone in Hutton, as part of North Somerset Council’s ongoing commitment to enhancing road safety and sustainable travel. This initiative, set to span three days, … Read More