Dog Walker Killed by Train 'May Not Have Heard It Coming,' RAIB Report Finds Thursday, May 7, 2026 train accident hearingloss levelcrossing safety networkrail railaccidentinvestigationbranch pedestrian whistleboard pewsey An 82-year-old dog walker tragically lost her life after being struck by a Great Western Railway (GWR) train at a Pewsey footpath crossing in Wiltshire. A recent investigation by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) … Read More
Push for More Buses at Somerset Hospital Thwarted by Helipad Regulations Wednesday, May 6, 2026 somerset musgrove hospital buses helipad regulation transport aviation safety nhs Plans to increase bus services at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton face challenges due to strict government regulations linked to the hospital’s helipad operations. Since opening in May 2010, the hospital’s helipad … Read More
Why Nailsea in North Somerset Turns Pink Every Year Saturday, May 2, 2026 nailsea cancer fundraiser community northsomerset pink charity safety schools localbusiness If you find Nailsea, a charming town in North Somerset, awash in shades of pink each spring, you’re not imagining things. From knitted breasts adorning street bollards to pink bunting fluttering overhead and even a pub turned … Read More
The Heartwarming Reason Behind Nailsea’s Pink Makeover Saturday, May 2, 2026 nailsea cancer fundraiser community charity breastcancer knitting pink nortsomerset safety If you recently visited Nailsea, a charming town in North Somerset, you might have noticed something unusual—handmade knitted breasts adorning every other bollard along the High Street. Alongside pink bunting, balloons, and … Read More
Somerset Council Invests £2.3m in 14 New Gritter Lorries to Tackle Winter Weather Saturday, May 2, 2026 somerset council gritters winter maintenance roads infrastructure vehicles salt safety Somerset Council is set to invest up to £2.3 million to purchase 14 new gritter lorries in preparation for the upcoming winter season. This move aims to sustain essential winter road maintenance across the county, ensuring … Read More
Somerset Council Invests £2.3 Million in 14 New Gritter Lorries to Combat Winter Weather Saturday, May 2, 2026 somerset gritter winter council transport maintenance infrastructure roads vehicles safety Somerset Council is set to invest up to £2.3 million in purchasing 14 new gritter lorries in preparation for the upcoming winter season. This investment is aimed at maintaining safe and clear major transport routes across the … Read More