Somerset stands to gain from a £165 million government fund aimed at accelerating new housing developments situated near England’s key roads. Although the Department for Transport’s third road investment strategy (RIS3), …
Somerset stands to benefit from a newly launched £165 million government fund aimed at accelerating housing developments alongside key road networks in England. The Department for Transport (DfT) unveiled its third Road …
Somerset Council has confirmed that parking spaces on Salmon Parade, part of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile, will be restored within the next eight weeks. The removal of these spaces, initially part of a £9 million …
Somerset Council has confirmed that parking spaces on Salmon Parade, part of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile, will be restored within eight weeks. The removal of parking in this area — near the former Bridgwater community …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A tragic incident near Swindon has resulted in the death of an individual who was hit by a train, according to police reports. British Transport Police responded to the scene on the Great Western Main Line at approximately …
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, …