Teenagers Arrested After Vandalism at Somerset Coach Firm Tuesday, April 14, 2026 vandalism arrest somerset coach teenagers damage business police midsomernorton transport Two teenage boys have been arrested following extensive vandalism at Centurion Travel, a family-run coach company in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. The incident took place on the evening of Monday, April 13, when several coach … Read More
Cost of Reopening Portishead Railway Nears £200 Million Tuesday, April 14, 2026 portishead railway somerset infrastructure government funding networkrail transport construction budget The cost to reopen the Somerset railway line between Bristol and Portishead has surged to nearly £200 million. Government officials have authorized an additional £14.69 million for the project, which is already in progress. … Read More
GWR Staff Suffer Serious Injuries in Assault at Bath Spa Station Tuesday, April 14, 2026 assault injury gwr bathspa police transport staff investigation easter railway Two Great Western Railway (GWR) employees sustained significant injuries after being assaulted at Bath Spa train station while assisting passengers on Easter Sunday. The incident occurred around 11:22 pm on Sunday, April 5, … Read More
Fight to Save Vital CT and MRI Scanners at Minehead Community Hospital Tuesday, April 14, 2026 healthcare nhs minehead somerset ctscan mri diagnostic transport petition hospital Minehead’s local hospital has recently seen the removal of its portable CT and MRI scanners, a decision that has sparked concern and a campaign to restore these vital diagnostic services closer to home. These scanners, … Read More
Motorists Warned of Lengthy Evening Closures on Chard’s A358 Route Monday, April 13, 2026 a358 chard surfacing roadworks detour somerset transport traffic diversion closures Motorists traveling through Chard should prepare for significant evening delays as Somerset Council begins essential resurfacing work on the A358, a key north-south route through the town. Starting Friday, April 17, the road … Read More
Lengthy Evening Closures and Diversions on A358 Through Chard for Resurfacing Work Monday, April 13, 2026 chard a358 somerset resurfacing diversion traffic closure roadworks transport commuting A major route through Chard town centre, the A358, will be closed during evening hours for almost three weeks to undergo essential resurfacing. This project, led by Somerset Council and carried out by contractor Heidelberg … Read More