Major Transport Initiatives Set to Transform Somerset by 2050 Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset transport infrastructure railways roadsafety publictransport peninsulatransport westerngateway sustainabletravel economicgrowth sport Somerset is on the path to a transportation revolution, with local councillors proposing a series of major transport schemes aimed at creating safer roads, expanding train services, and improving links to employment hubs. The … Read More
Third Biker Dies Following Collision Between Car and Three Vespas Friday, June 13, 2025 vespa collision warminster wiltshire crash police investigation mortality roadsafety traffic A third victim has tragically died as a result of a crash involving a red Toyota Prius and three Vespa scooters on the A36 near Knook, Warminster, Wiltshire. The collision occurred on Saturday, May 31, at approximately 10:30 … Read More
M5 Operation Tramline: Lorry Driver Caught Rolling Cigarette While Driving Saturday, June 7, 2025 m5 operationtramline roadsafety hgv policing drivingoffences nationalhighways seatbelt mobilephone towtruck Last month, Gloucestershire police conducted Operation Tramline on the M5 motorway, pulling over a total of 58 drivers for a range of driving offenses. This road safety initiative, supported by National Highways, aims to … Read More
Britain's ‘Bendiest’ Road: Why Motorists Are Advised to Avoid Zig Zag Hill Saturday, June 7, 2025 zigzaghill britain driving roadsafety hairpinbends dorset dangerousroads weatherhazards ukroads motoring Nestled near Shaftesbury in Dorset, the B3081’s Zig Zag Hill holds the reputation as Britain’s “bendiest” road. This short but intense stretch covers just about a mile, yet it is packed with a relentless series of … Read More
Action Ordered to Improve Safety on Deadly A30 Stretch Following Multiple Fatalities Wednesday, May 28, 2025 a30 dorset roadsafety fatalcrash coroner trafficaccident prevention transport highwaysafety yeovil A senior coroner has called for immediate action to enhance safety on a notorious section of the A30 after a series of fatal accidents have claimed four lives in just over four years. The stretch between Yeovil and Sherborne … Read More
Tribute to Woman Killed by Speeding Driver While Cycling Tuesday, May 27, 2025 cycling tragedy speeding carelessdriving roadsafety cyclingaccident community justice volunteering family The family of Mary Emerson-Reed, a 63-year-old cyclist tragically killed in a collision, have paid an emotional tribute to her memory. Mary, from Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, lost her life after being struck by Alan Morris, a … Read More