MPs Call for Government Backing on New South West Railway Stations Thursday, May 8, 2025 railway transport devon somerset cullompton wellington infrastructure development economy publictransport sport MPs representing Devon and Somerset have intensified their campaign for new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton, ahead of a crucial government announcement expected after June 11. Both stations, paused for review … Read More
Vital Rat Run Near Yeovil to Remain Closed Indefinitely Thursday, May 8, 2025 yeovil chinnockhollow somersetcouncil landslide roadclosure trafficorder transport funding safety infrastructure A crucial shortcut near Yeovil, known locally as Chinnock Hollow, will remain closed to all traffic indefinitely following a recently approved permanent traffic order. The route, which runs from the A30 High Street in East … Read More
£4 Coach Tickets from Somerset to London and Heathrow: Book Now Before They’re Gone Thursday, May 8, 2025 flixbus somerset coach travel london heathrow bath chippenham transport tickets FlixBus is shaking up coach travel with £4 tickets from Somerset to London and Heathrow Airport, but you’ll need to act quickly to grab this deal. Starting May 15, the popular coach company is adding Bath and Chippenham to … Read More
Motorists Face 36-Mile Detour as Crucial Exmoor Road Closes for Repairs Wednesday, May 7, 2025 exmoor a396 roadworks resurfacing somerset traffic detour transport infrastructure closure sport Motorists traveling through Exmoor National Park should prepare for significant delays as the A396, a vital north-south route, will close for extensive resurfacing from May 15 to May 30. The closure at Cutcombe Hill, situated … Read More
Tributes Paid to Former Naval Officer and Pillar of the Wincanton Community Wednesday, May 7, 2025 community royalnavy wincanton volunteer leadership legacy transport service tribute pancreaticcancer sport The Wincanton community has come together to honor Andrew “Andy” Chilton, a cherished local figure and former Royal Navy serviceman who passed away at 73 from pancreatic cancer on April 1. A service held at Yeovil … Read More
Somerset Railway Station Site Secured Despite Government Uncertainty Tuesday, May 6, 2025 somerset wellington railway development infrastructure phosphates environment housing transport planning sport Land designated for Somerset’s newest railway station, planned for Wellington, will remain protected even if the government opts not to proceed with the £15 million project, according to local developer West of England … Read More