M5 Traffic Standstill in Somerset Due to Fire Causing Four-Mile Tailback Wednesday, April 8, 2026 m5 somerset traffic fire tailback queue emergency motorway delays transport A significant fire on the M5 motorway in Somerset has brought traffic to a complete halt, resulting in a tailback stretching four miles. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, but the fire caused major disruption … Read More
We live in Somerset’s forgotten valley – bus cuts are disrupting our lives Tuesday, April 7, 2026 somerset buses transport rural somersetvalley buscuts weca firstbus publictransport community sport Residents of the rural villages in North East Somerset’s so-called “forgotten valley” are facing significant challenges as bus service cuts increasingly disrupt their daily lives. Over recent years, many villages in the heart … Read More
We Live in Somerset's Forgotten Valley: Bus Cuts Are Disrupting Our Lives Tuesday, April 7, 2026 somerset buses rural transport cuts community weca publictransport accessibility villages sport Villagers in the rural heart of North East Somerset’s so-called “forgotten valley” are facing serious disruption after significant cuts to their bus services. Over recent years, most scheduled bus routes through this area … Read More
Motability Changes Threaten Mobility and Independence of Wheelchair-Bound Teacher Tuesday, April 7, 2026 motability disability accessibility teacher somerset mileage wheelchair transport independence health Kay Millar, a 29-year-old teacher from Frome, Somerset, who uses a wheelchair, says proposed changes to the Motability scheme will force her to stay at home, unable to work or socialize. The new rules, effective July 1, lower … Read More
M5 Jam Packed as Easter Weekend Travellers Head North Monday, April 6, 2026 m5 traffic easter congestion holiday travel queues motorway delays transport The M5 motorway experienced severe congestion this Easter weekend as thousands of travellers headed north. Heavy traffic and long queues caused significant delays, turning what should have been a smooth start to the holiday … 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