Live Updates: A303 Route to the West Blocked by Crash Near Stonehenge Saturday, August 9, 2025 a303 stonehenge traffic accident blocked roadwork delay emergency transport travel A major disruption is underway on the A303, the key roadway leading west from Stonehenge, due to a traffic collision. The incident has caused significant delays, with the route completely blocked and drivers advised to expect … Read More
Crash Near M5 Leads to Severe Evening Traffic Delays Friday, August 8, 2025 traffic accident m5 commute delay motorway junction congestion emergency transport A significant crash near the junction of the M5 motorway caused extensive delays for motorists during the evening rush hour. The incident brought traffic to a standstill, with congestion stretching for miles and affecting … Read More
MP Calls for Urgent Action to Expand Nursery Care Amidst Local Traffic Struggles Friday, August 8, 2025 nursery childcare infrastructure transport education community housing funding expansion bishopslydeard A Somerset MP has stepped forward to support urgent plans to convert a neglected schoolhouse into a state-of-the-art nursery, addressing the growing childcare crisis faced by local families in Bishops Lydeard. Rachel Gilmour, … Read More
WECA Seeks New Communications Director with Salary Up to £138,000 and Bus Ticket Perks Thursday, August 7, 2025 weca communications salary publicsector transport recruitment governance devolution politics procurement The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is currently recruiting a new Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, offering a substantial salary range of £102,000 to £138,000, depending on experience. Remarkably, … Read More
Pigeon Delays Opening of Zebra Crossing by Over a Month Wednesday, August 6, 2025 pigeon zebra crossing bath council wildlife transport safety nesting protection Bath and North East Somerset Council has officially opened a zebra crossing on Monksdale Road, Moorlands, more than a month after construction was completed due to an unexpected resident—a nesting pigeon. The crossing was … Read More
Government Remains Silent on Potential New Homes Near Somerset Railway Lines Wednesday, August 6, 2025 housing railway somerset platform4 brownfield development government infrastructure regeneration transport The government has announced plans to build up to 40,000 new homes over the next decade on surplus brownfield sites close to railway stations, depots, and other rail infrastructure. This initiative, led by a new development … Read More