Somerset MPs Call for Increased Rail Investment as Railways Bill Advances Monday, December 15, 2025 somerset railways investment nationalisation connectivity rural accessibility infrastructure transport legislation Several Somerset MPs are urging the government to boost rail investment in the south west as the Railways Bill progresses through the House of Commons to nationalise Britain’s railways. Currently under consideration, the Bill … Read More
Somerset’s ‘Tremendous’ Slinky Service Expands with Six New Minibuses Friday, December 12, 2025 somerset transport minibuses digitalslinky accessibility demandresponsive rural publictransport governmentgrants busservice sport Somerset Council is set to enhance its innovative Slinky demand-responsive transport service by adding seven new minibuses—a move fueled by the “tremendous success” of the service since its relaunch 18 months ago. The Digital … Read More
Somerset’s ‘Tremendous’ Slinky Service Boosted by Six New Minibuses Friday, December 12, 2025 somerset transport minibuses digitalslinky accessibility busservice rural publictransport departmentfortransport community sport Somerset Council is expanding its highly successful Slinky service by acquiring seven new minibuses, following 18 months of impressive performance. The Slinky service offers digital demand-responsive transport, allowing … Read More
'Lifeline' Buses at Risk as Funding Deadline Looms in Bath and North East Somerset Friday, November 28, 2025 buses transport chewvalley weca bath northeastsomerset community publictransport funding rural sport A significant portion of Bath and North East Somerset faces the prospect of losing all bus services as funding for the two essential routes, X91 and 99, is set to expire in March. These buses were introduced to serve the Chew … Read More
Countryfile’s Joe Crowley Opens Up About Heartbreaking Loss: 'It's Just Devastating' Sunday, November 23, 2025 countryfile joecrowley bbc countryside loss anthonynolan bloodcancer charity childreninneed rural For over ten years, Joe Crowley has been a beloved fixture on BBC’s Countryfile, traveling across Britain to highlight rural communities, stunning landscapes, and the powerful stories of those who live there. Known for his … Read More
‘Forest Kindergarten’ Nursery Planned Near Rural Somerset Cricket Club Sunday, November 23, 2025 forestkindergarten nursery somerset stogumber earlyeducation outdoorlearning rural childcare education logcabin Plans are underway to establish a pioneering “forest kindergarten” nursery near Stogumber Cricket Club in rural Somerset. Rebecca Moore, founder of Lille and Wild—a local pre-school education provider based in the … Read More