The start of the Easter holiday weekend saw significant traffic disruptions on the M5 motorway following a crash that caused long delays for motorists. Commuters heading out for the holiday getaway faced extended travel times …
The start of the Easter holiday weekend has been marred by significant delays on the M5 motorway due to a serious crash. Motorists can expect prolonged travel times as emergency services work to clear the scene and ensure …
A car collided with a railway bridge in Somerset, causing disruptions to local train services. Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene to assess the situation and ensure public safety. Authorities are currently …
Taunton town centre may soon see the introduction of a 20mph speed limit, aimed at improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The proposal emerged during the annual town meeting held at the Brewhouse Theatre on March 24, …
The development of a 500-bed residential campus for employees of Somerset’s new £4 billion gigafactory has been paused, according to senior contractors involved in the project. The gigafactory, located within the Gravity …
Campaigners are urging the West of England Mayor, Helen Godwin, to oppose Bristol Airport’s latest expansion plans, which aim to increase passenger capacity to 15 million annually across 100,000 flights. They argue that the …
A local councillor has questioned the timing of the Bath Half Marathon after enduring a two-hour traffic ordeal during the event, which coincided with Mother’s Day. Gavin Heathcote, representing Peasedown St John for the …
More than £770,000 has been committed for essential dredging on the Somerset Levels over the coming year. This initiative, led by the Parrett Internal Drainage Board and funded through the Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA), …
Revised plans have been submitted for the development of 150 new homes near the proposed site of a new railway station in Somerton, Somerset. Located east of Ricksey Lane, this site was identified as a potential location for …
Somerset Council is under increasing pressure to expedite the prolonged roadworks on the A39 in west Somerset before the busy Easter holidays. Since early January, the council and contractor Centregreat have been upgrading …
Somerset Council is under mounting pressure to expedite the ongoing roadworks on the A39 in west Somerset before the Easter holidays. The upgrades to the traffic signals at the Dunster Steep junction, where the A39 intersects …
A serious crash has forced the closure of the A303, a major road route, prompting authorities to implement a full diversion route for motorists. Emergency services remain actively engaged at the scene, working to manage …
This morning, a two-vehicle collision on the A303 in Wiltshire caused the closure of one lane, impacting traffic flow in the area. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to provide assistance and manage the …
Somerset Council is set to increase its investment in road maintenance significantly over the next four years, thanks to a substantial funding boost from the central government. At a meeting held in Taunton on March 11, the …
Bridgwater railway station has lacked a usable bus stop for several years due to a layout issue, and there is currently no confirmed start date for the small but significant fix needed to allow buses to access the site …