The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council, has committed nearly £5.4 million to the Scholars’ Way Scheme, a transformative project focused on enhancing walking, …
Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has announced a forthcoming meeting with First Bus officials to address ongoing issues with the Number 25 and Number 28 bus routes. This action follows hundreds of complaints from …
Luke, a 16-year-old autistic student with ADHD and a learning disability, is at risk of being unable to continue his education after Somerset Council altered his transport arrangements. Until July, Luke traveled to school …
North Somerset Council has issued a clear warning to residents: stop painting the St George’s Cross over road markings. While the council recognizes and values civic pride, it emphasizes that such expressions must be done …
National Highways has confirmed there are no current plans to upgrade the busy Eagle Tavern junction on the A303 in Somerset. Located on a single-carriageway stretch between Ilminster and the Devon border, this staggered …
Somerset Council has confirmed the early reopening of Junction 26 on the M5 motorway and the A38 Chelston Link Road, delighting drivers who faced months of disruption. The major infrastructure project, originally scheduled to …
Somerset Council has announced that construction of Taunton’s long-awaited new transport hub could commence as soon as January 2026. This follows the council securing £2.7 million in funding from the Department for Transport …
A major incident has brought all traffic on the M5 motorway to a standstill. Authorities have closed the road as emergency services respond to the situation. Commuters are advised to avoid the area until further notice and …
The M5 motorway has come to a complete standstill following reports of a major incident. Traffic was immediately halted, causing significant delays and congestion along the route. Emergency services are currently at the scene …
Shepton Mallet is set to expand with additional homes planned near the Mid Somerset Showground, following the formal adoption of the Shepton Mallet Neighbourhood Plan into Somerset Council’s planning policy. The plan was …
Yeovil Town FC is excited to introduce a brand new matchday bus service aimed at simplifying transportation to Huish Park for Glovers supporters. Starting on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August 2025, for the game against …
Councillors have refused plans to build 200 homes on farmland at the southwest edge of Nailsea, North Somerset, amid fears the town is already overwhelmed by new housing developments. The developer, St Modwen Homes, sought …
A crash has caused significant disruption near Weston-super-Mare seafront, blocking a key bridge and resulting in traffic congestion. Motorists are advised to expect delays as emergency services respond to the scene. …
A crash on the A358 near Taunton has caused significant traffic disruptions, with the road blocked in both directions. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, working to clear the scene and restore traffic …
A vehicle overturned on the A303, leading to severe traffic congestion and tailbacks in the affected area. Authorities promptly closed one direction of the road to manage the situation and ensure the safety of motorists. …