How Somerset Has Fared Since the General Election Sunday, July 13, 2025 somerset labour government election politics nhs transport economy rural reform Last week marked one year since the general election that saw Sir Keir Starmer lead Labour back into government after 14 years in opposition. As Somerset’s local democracy reporter, I’ve looked back over the past 12 months to … Read More
Live: A39 Closed Due to Large Field Fire Near Glastonbury Saturday, July 12, 2025 glastonbury fire emergency a39 traffic closure blaze diversion field transport A major fire has broken out in a large field near Glastonbury, leading to the closure of the A39. Emergency services are currently on site working to contain the blaze, which has prompted authorities to divert traffic away …
Bristol Council Rejects Controversial Bristol Airport Expansion Plans Friday, July 11, 2025 bristol airport expansion environment council protest aviation emissions transport planning Bristol City Council has formally opposed the latest proposal to expand Bristol Airport’s annual passenger capacity from 10.5 million to 15 million. While Labour councillors abstained and Conservatives supported the plan, the … Read More
Major M5 Junction Upgrade Plans Under Threat as Funding Enters Review Phase Thursday, July 10, 2025 m5 cullompton infrastructure junction28 housing transport development government networknorth middevon Ambitious plans to upgrade junction 28 of the M5 motorway, a key project aimed at unlocking the development of around 5,000 new homes at Culm Garden Village in Cullompton, have encountered a significant setback. Originally … Read More
'I'm a Portishead Railway Arch-Cynic, but It Might Finally Happen' Thursday, July 10, 2025 portishead railway transport metrowest bristol council funding infrastructure commuter construction After decades of skepticism, the reopening of the Portishead Railway is moving closer to fruition. Peter Burden, a Portishead South councillor and former train rider before the line closed in 1964, once regarded the project … Read More
Wells Faces Major Accessibility Challenges for Residents with Mobility Issues Thursday, July 10, 2025 wells accessibility disability survey pavements disabledtoilets inclusion transport mobility campaign A recent citizen survey conducted by the action group Accessible Wells shines a spotlight on significant accessibility concerns faced by residents with mobility and disability challenges in the city of Wells. Carried out … Read More