Learners Face Six-Month Waits for Driving Tests Amid Major Backlogs Tuesday, October 14, 2025 driving backlog learners testcentres delays rural somerset wiltshire transport survey Learner drivers in Somerset and Wiltshire are facing unprecedented delays of up to six months to book practical driving tests, revealing a system struggling to cope with overwhelming demand. New data highlights severe … Read More
Long-Awaited Upgrades Announced for Somerset’s Troubled Bus Routes Tuesday, October 14, 2025 somerset bus transport firstbus publictransport mp rachelgilmour minehead taunton butlins sport Persistent issues with unreliable bus services in Somerset have sparked a series of promising reforms after local MP Rachel Gilmour secured crucial commitments from First Bus to improve public transport. Rachel Gilmour, MP … Read More
Vehicle Fire Causes Delays on A303 Monday, October 13, 2025 vehiclefire a303 traffic delays emergency roadblock incident fire transport commute A vehicle caught fire on the A303, leading to significant delays for motorists in the area. Emergency services responded promptly to extinguish the blaze and clear the scene. Drivers are advised to expect continued traffic …
M5 Traffic Begins to Clear Following Crash in Somerset Monday, October 13, 2025 m5 somerset traffic crash accident motorway delays emergency roadsafety transport A crash on the M5 in Somerset caused significant traffic delays earlier today, as part of the motorway remained partially blocked. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, managing the situation and ensuring …
Major Plan to Reduce Car Congestion Unveiled for Historic UK City of Bath Monday, October 13, 2025 bath congestion transport emissions netzero movementstrategy sustainability cycling publictransport consultation sport A transformative plan aimed at tackling traffic congestion across Bath is set to enter public consultation this week. With nearly 294,000 daily trips traversing Bath’s transport network—including journeys within, to, from, … Read More
Exmoor National Park Aims to Boost Visitor Numbers Amid Transport Challenges Sunday, October 12, 2025 exmoor tourism nationalpark visitors transport sustainability cycling economy survey accessibility Exmoor National Park is striving to attract more visitors, but transport challenges persist. According to the Exmoor National Park Authority’s (ENPA) 2024/25 visitor survey, nearly half of the visitors say nothing would … Read More