No New Government Road Funding for Somerset in Latest Investment Strategy Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset roads infrastructure investment departmentfortransport m5 a303 nationalhighways congestion southwest sport The government’s latest road investment strategy (RIS3), released by the Department for Transport (DfT) on March 26, outlines key road infrastructure projects across England slated for completion by 2031. While several major … Read More
No Funding for Somerset in Government's New Road Investment Strategy Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset infrastructure transport dft m5 a303 ris3 highways investment southwest The government’s latest Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), published by the Department for Transport on March 26, outlines priorities for road projects across England up to 2031. However, Somerset has been excluded from … Read More
'Beautiful' South West Coastal Walk Offers Stunning Views Perfect for Weekend Strolls Wednesday, April 1, 2026 southwest coastpath hiking walking coastal outdoors scenic travel nationaltrail weekend For outdoor enthusiasts seeking a picturesque walk or hike in the South West, the South West Coast Path (SWCP) is an exceptional choice. Travel enthusiast Claire recently shared her experience on TikTok after exploring this … Read More
Man in his 70s dies at M4 service station after medical emergency Monday, March 30, 2026 m4 leighdelamere wiltshire airambulance medicalemergency accident fatality police southwest chippenham A man in his 70s tragically died at Leigh Delamere services along the M4 near Chippenham on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 4pm following a medical emergency. The Wiltshire and Bath Air … Read More
Man's Body Found in Wooded Area Near Chippenham Rugby Club Friday, March 20, 2026 chippenham wiltshire police death rugby wooded investigation coroner tragedy southwest sport Wiltshire Police responded to a call at approximately 3:45 pm on Wednesday, March 18, after the body of a man was discovered in a wooded area adjacent to Chippenham Rugby Club in the South West. Authorities confirmed that the … Read More
Somerset Snubbed in Sunday Times Best Places to Live List – Is It Because We’re ‘Too Popular’? Friday, March 20, 2026 somerset southwest housing communities bath glastonbury frome castlecary sundaytimes popularity Somerset, once a shining star of the South West, has been notably absent from The Sunday Times' latest list of the best places to live in the region. While counties like Wiltshire, Dorset, Bristol, Devon, Cornwall, and … Read More