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Manda Rigby, the councillor responsible for Bath and North East Somerset Council’s liveable neighbourhoods, has sounded a warning about the damaging effects of deliberate disinformation on public trust as she shifts roles … Read More
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As plans for 1,450 new homes near Monkton Heathfield in Taunton move closer to approval, local cycling campaigners are pushing for urgent improvements to a key cycle route through the area. The Somerset Council’s West … Read More
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A senior coroner has called for immediate action to enhance safety on a notorious section of the A30 after a series of fatal accidents have claimed four lives in just over four years. The stretch between Yeovil and Sherborne … Read More
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A serious crash has forced the closure of the A36, a key route in the South West. Authorities have issued traffic diversions to manage the flow around the affected area. Drivers are advised to avoid the stretch and follow …
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Somerset Council is seeking feedback from bus passengers and local residents on the exciting new transport hub planned for Taunton town centre. With a £2.7 million grant from the Department for Transport (DfT), the old Tower … Read More
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A crash on the northbound carriageway of the M5 has led to significant traffic queues. Drivers are advised to expect delays as emergency services attend to the scene and clear the incident. Motorists are urged to plan …
