Dad Revives Cornwall Miniature Train for Family Fun at Somerset Home Sunday, May 3, 2026 miniature train restoration family sussex heritage childhood nostalgia somerset adventure A devoted father in Somerset has breathed new life into a cherished piece of Cornwall history by restoring a miniature train in his own backyard. This special project is more than just a hobby; it’s a family tradition brought … Read More
Man Charged with Drink Driving After Lorry Overturns on A303 Monday, February 23, 2026 a303 drinkdriving lorry crash collision sussex wiltshire police overturn roadclosure A man has been charged with drink driving following a lorry crash on the A303 near the Somerset-Wiltshire border. The incident occurred on the morning of Saturday, February 21, when a lorry transporting fruit and vegetables … Read More
Two Men Charged for Illegal Hare Coursing in Wiltshire Monday, January 5, 2026 harecoursing wiltshire ruralcrime trespassing lurchers sussex policing wildlifeprotection court offenses Two men from Surrey have been charged in connection with illegal hare coursing and trespassing in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Police’s Rural Crime Team found Thomas Ball, 34, of Hersham, and Franky Smith, 31, of Normandy, hare … Read More
Work on £3.7m transport hub in Taunton to start after Christmas Monday, December 8, 2025 transport taunton buses construction infrastructure sussex somerset publictransport development community sport Somerset Council has confirmed that construction of Taunton’s new £3.7 million transport hub will commence shortly after Christmas. This development marks a significant step in replacing the now-defunct Tower Street facility, … Read More
Fire Erupts in Somerset Seaside Town Tuesday, November 18, 2025 fire sussex emergency response somerset seaside blaze fire-engines local containment A fire has broken out in a Somerset seaside town, prompting an immediate response from local fire services. Several fire engines are currently at the scene working to contain the blaze. Residents are advised to stay clear of …
Historic Somerset Railway Celebrates Dual Operation with Steam and Diesel Saturday, October 25, 2025 railway steam heritage diesel signalling sussex cranmore volunteers timetable locomotive Railway enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate this weekend as the historic East Somerset Railway unveils a significant upgrade that allows it to run two trains simultaneously for the first time. This milestone enhancement … Read More