Plans Launched for Traffic Restrictions on 'School Streets' in Bath Monday, February 9, 2026 schoolstreets safety traffic children bath transport restrictions roads consultation permit Bath and North East Somerset Council is consulting on plans to restrict traffic on three streets near local schools during peak times, aiming to enhance safety for schoolchildren. The proposed ‘school streets’ … Read More
Residential Road Near Chard Reservoir May Become a Permanent 'Green Lane' Monday, February 9, 2026 chard greenlane safety cycling pedestrians somersetcouncil toucheslane traffic consultation activetravel Somerset Council is seeking public input on plans to transform Touches Lane, a quiet residential road near Chard Reservoir, into a ‘green lane’ aimed at improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse … Read More
Village Traffic Delays Persist Despite Adjusted Traffic Light Timings Thursday, February 5, 2026 banwell traffic congestion its bypass northsomerset roadworks delays construction trafficlights Residents of Banwell, a North Somerset village, continue to face significant traffic delays even after the company responsible for temporary traffic lights claimed no faults had occurred. Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), … Read More
Traffic Lights in Banwell Spark Delays and Frustration for Villagers Thursday, February 5, 2026 banwell traffic trafficlights congestion bypass northsomerset roadworks its delays construction Residents of Banwell, a village in North Somerset, have expressed growing frustration over temporary traffic lights on the A371 (Knightcott Road) that are causing significant delays. Locals report that the lights frequently … Read More
Police Investigate Road Rage Incident Between BMW and Ford Fiesta Drivers in Somerset Wednesday, February 4, 2026 roadrage somerset westonzoyland police investigation bmw fordfiesta standardsroad traffic witnesses Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a road rage incident involving drivers of a green Ford Fiesta and a grey BMW X5 on Standards Road, Westonzoyland. The confrontation occurred at approximately 5:45 pm on Saturday, … Read More
Man Charged After 14-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured in Police Chase Monday, February 2, 2026 police pursuit collision injury charged traffic crime dangerousdriving court hillingdon A 34-year-old man from Hillingdon has been charged following a police chase that resulted in a 14-year-old girl sustaining serious injuries. Patrick McCann, of Walnut Avenue, faces multiple charges including failing to stop … Read More