Understanding the New Voting System for West of England Metro Mayor Election Tuesday, April 22, 2025 west england metro mayor election voting system bristol bath north east somerset south gloucestershire combined authority transport investment labour government english devolution supplementary vote first past the post general elections polls statistician election forecast elections act 2022 photo id voter authority certificate Residents of Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire are gearing up for the May 1 election to select the next West of England Metro Mayor. What sets this election apart is the introduction of a different … Read More
Progress Update: Tarka Line Reopening for Historic Railway Sunday, April 20, 2025 railway reopening tarka line passenger services bideford north devon modernization infrastructure transport stakeholders The North Devon Railway Development Alliance (NDRDA) convened for its second annual meeting in Barnstaple, providing a comprehensive update on the ongoing endeavor to modernize the Tarka Line and reinstate passenger services … Read More
Met Office Issues Rain Warning for Somerset Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset met office rain warning heavy transport disruption flooding travel precipitation The Met Office has issued a warning for heavy rain expected to batter Somerset and the South West today. The weather warning will be in effect from noon today until midday on Wednesday. Anticipated heavy rainfall is likely to … Read More
Car Transporter Catches Fire near Petrol Station Friday, April 11, 2025 fire cornwall petrol station vehicles firefighters blaze carland cross transport emergency In the early hours of Thursday, April 10, a car transporter carrying multiple vehicles burst into flames near a Shell petrol station in Cornwall. The fire, which occurred at Carland Cross just after midnight, completely … Read More
Overflowing Wednesday, April 9, 2025 somerset school capacity council expansion pupils transport bridgwater education oversubscribed Highbridge’s King Alfred School, serving as the primary secondary school for the area, is currently facing an oversubscription crisis. With the school unable to accommodate all its pupils, some students are being … Read More
Understanding the West of England Combined Authority: Election, Metro Mayor, and Recent Events Wednesday, April 9, 2025 west of england combined authority election metro mayor bristol south gloucestershire bath public funds transport housing legislation devolution candidates pre-election registration As the West of England Combined Authority gears up for an upcoming election and grapples with the news of Metro Mayor Dan Norris’ arrest, the organization has been thrust into the spotlight. Responsible for overseeing the … Read More