Drivers Over 70 to Face Mandatory Eyesight Tests Under New Road Safety Plan Tuesday, August 12, 2025 roadsafety eyesight drivers licences over70 government regulation penalties accidents dvla The UK government is preparing to introduce major changes to driving regulations aimed at improving road safety, with a key focus on drivers aged 70 and over. Under the proposed plan, older drivers will be required to pass … Read More
Traffic Delays on A303 Following Crash Near Stonehenge Thursday, August 7, 2025 a303 traffic crash stonehenge accident delays queues roadsafety emergency motorists A crash near Stonehenge has caused major traffic congestion on the A303, leading to extensive delays for motorists. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, but the accident has resulted in long queues …
South West Mega Slide Seeks Permanent Spot as Annual Attraction Sunday, July 27, 2025 megaslide tourism ruralsupport roadsafety environment planning attraction corfemullen dorset greenbelt A popular “mega slide” attraction located in a farm field west of Wimborne is aiming to become an annual event, but not without stirring controversy. Since opening in 2022, the slide has drawn significant visitor … Read More
Somerset’s Ambitious Transport Plan Aims to Revolutionize Travel by 2045 Sunday, July 27, 2025 transport somerset buses railways cycling evcharging publicconsultation sustainability roadsafety infrastructure Somerset Council has unveiled its ambitious new Local Transport Plan (LTP), a visionary roadmap designed to transform how people travel across the county over the next two decades. Published this week, the plan sets out a … Read More
Hutton Hill Road Reopens After 17-Month Closure Due to Wall Collapse Saturday, July 26, 2025 hutton closure reopening wallcollapse northsomerset roadsafety repairs traffic infrastructure council Hutton Hill Road in Hutton has officially reopened after being closed for 17 months since February 2024. The closure was necessary after a private wall collapsed, posing a serious safety risk to residents and road users. … Read More
Minehead School Bus Crash Injures Several as Rescuers Work to Free Passengers Thursday, July 17, 2025 minehead buscrash schoolbus accident rescue hospitalization wheddoncross emergency injuries roadsafety A serious accident involving a school bus occurred near Wheddon Cross, close to Minehead, causing several passengers to be hospitalized. The bus, estimated to be carrying between 60 and 70 people, apparently left the road, … Read More