Urgent Call for Safer School Journeys Amid Traffic Congestion Concerns Sunday, April 27, 2025 traffic safety children schools congestion road investment active travel infrastructure government MPs from Somerset are ramping up pressure on the government to prioritize road safety measures and invest in active travel infrastructure, citing increasing traffic congestion and heightened accident risks in rural areas as … Read More
Major Accident Causes Traffic Jam on A303 in Somerset Saturday, April 26, 2025 accident traffic a303 somerset crash jam road blockage delays commuters A major accident on the A303 in Somerset has resulted in heavy traffic and a road blockage. The crash has caused significant delays for commuters in the area.
700 drivers warned in Dorset speeding crackdown Friday, April 25, 2025 dorset speeding crackdown drivers warning road safety volunteers operation community In a concerted effort to enhance road safety, hundreds of drivers in Dorset have been issued with advisory letters following a week-long speeding operation. The initiative, conducted in collaboration with Dorset Police, saw … Read More
Local Businesses and Residents Oppose Closure of M5 Link Road Thursday, April 24, 2025 somerset council business residents road closure funding community infrastructure economy Residents and business owners in Somerset are urging the local council to reconsider its plans to close an M5 link road for three months, fearing the devastating impact it may have on local businesses. The £5.7m revamp of … Read More
Serious Car Accident Shuts Down Road Near Wells School Tuesday, April 22, 2025 accident road closure school wells traffic disruption incident car emergency A serious car accident outside a school in Wells caused the closure of the road for several hours. The incident forced authorities to block off the area and divert traffic while emergency services attended to the scene. The …
Controversy Surrounding Approval of 292 New Taunton Homes by Single Vote Tuesday, April 22, 2025 controversy approval taunton homes development council road link protest community The controversial decision to approve the construction of 292 new homes in Taunton has sparked outcry among local residents and officials. The housing development, part of the Nerrols Farm project, received approval by a … Read More