Somerset Council has submitted a £40 million bid to central government to reopen the B3191 Cleeve Hill, a crucial rural coastal road in west Somerset that has been closed since January 2023. The closure was imposed due to …
The well-loved Exmoor Explorer bus service is making a comeback to Devon and Somerset at the end of May, offering a scenic and convenient way to explore Exmoor National Park. Formerly known as the Exmoor Coaster, this …
The beloved Exmoor Explorer bus service, formerly known as the Exmoor Coaster, is set to return to Devon and Somerset this summer, beginning Sunday, May 24, just ahead of the Spring Bank Holiday. Operating throughout the …
Construction has commenced on a new pedestrian and cycle toucan crossing on Ascot Drive, Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists and commuters. Ascot Drive, a vital link between …
Construction has begun on a new pedestrian and cyclist crossing over Ascot Drive, a busy connector road in north-east Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists. Ascot Drive serves …
A significant building fire has resulted in the closure of an A-road near the Somerset border. Authorities have closed the road in both directions to ensure public safety and allow emergency services to manage the situation …
Somerset Council is facing mounting criticism from local councillors over ongoing delays in delivering the Chard eastern relief road (ERR), a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and supporting new housing developments …
Somerset Council is under increasing pressure from local councillors who warn the authority risks “setting itself up for a fall” due to repeated delays in delivering the Chard eastern relief road (ERR). This long-awaited road …
Recently, I took a trip to Portishead and was struck by how inefficient the current travel options are. Despite being only 32 miles away, my journey took as long as a trip to London would, revealing just how crucial it is to …
On my recent journey to Portishead, I experienced firsthand the challenges facing commuters in the area—a situation that underscores the urgent need to reopen the railway line. Traveling the 32-mile distance took …
The term NIMBY—Not In My Backyard—often carries a negative connotation, describing those who resist large-scale changes in their communities despite recognizing their necessity. While many towns struggle with opposition to …
Progress on Chard’s long-anticipated eastern relief road (ERR) took a significant step forward following the approval of plans for 67 new homes. The proposed development, submitted by Mr. R. and Mrs. C. Blackburn in December …
Bridgwater is set to welcome new job opportunities with the approval of additional commercial units on the outskirts of the town. The Bridgwater Gateway development, situated north of the A38 Taunton Road near junction 24 of …
Residents in Bath have expressed strong opposition to proposed new residents' parking zones (RPZs) in Lambridge and an extension of existing zones into the Grosvenor Place area. Bath & North East Somerset Council conducted …
Reopening the vital coastal route B3191 between Blue Anchor and Watchet must be a top priority in Somerset’s new local transport plan, say local leaders. The road, closed indefinitely in January 2023 due to coastal erosion …