Frome’s Safer School Streets Scheme Made Permanent for Lasting Child Safety Tuesday, November 4, 2025 frome school traffic safety cycling pedestrians community transport somerset roads Frome schoolchildren will benefit from safer journeys to and from school indefinitely, following the decision to make the Safer School Streets scheme permanent. Since its launch in April 2024, the initiative has transformed … Read More
Taunton Rush Hour Chaos as A358 Blocked Wednesday, October 29, 2025 taunton a358 traffic congestion rushhour delays blockage commute transport roads Commuters in Taunton faced significant disruptions during the evening rush hour after the A358 was blocked, causing extensive delays across the area. The blockage led to heavy congestion, forcing drivers to seek alternative …
Somerset Faces Challenge of Building 75,000 New Homes by 2045 Amid Local Opposition Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset housing localplan development planning councils rural roads neighbourhood government The government’s directive for Somerset to construct an astounding 75,000 new homes within the next two decades has sparked significant concern among local councillors and residents. Many argue that this target, increased by … Read More
Major Crash Near Taunton Causes Severe Traffic Delays Monday, September 8, 2025 m5 taunton crash traffic accident delays emergency congestion roads travel A serious crash on the M5 near Taunton has resulted in extensive traffic congestion throughout the area. The accident, which occurred during peak travel times, caused long delays for motorists as emergency services worked to …
Lidl Responds to Claims Over Delays at Somerset Railway Station Construction Wednesday, September 3, 2025 lidl somerset wellington railway infrastructure roads development remediation planning council Lidl has responded to accusations that mistakes during the construction of its Wellington store are causing delays to the new railway station project in Somerset. At a Somerset Council planning committee meeting on August 26 … Read More
No Immediate Plans to Improve Busy A303 Eagle Tavern Junction Thursday, August 28, 2025 a303 somerset junction nationalhighways transport congestion infrastructure safety peninsulatransport roads sport National Highways has confirmed there are no current plans to upgrade the busy Eagle Tavern junction on the A303 in Somerset. Located on a single-carriageway stretch between Ilminster and the Devon border, this staggered … Read More