Plans to deliver a new cycle link alongside the major Staplegrove urban extension in Taunton have raised concerns about the structural integrity of existing homes in the Mill Rise estate. The £3.2 million Staplegrove …
Starting today, no trains will stop at Crewkerne railway station in Somerset until further notice, Network Rail has announced. This disruption affects the London Waterloo to Exeter St. David’s line operated by South Western …
Somerset Council has unveiled its ambitious new Local Transport Plan (LTP), a visionary roadmap designed to transform how people travel across the county over the next two decades. Published this week, the plan sets out a …
A long-standing campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station has sparked a heated dispute between local councillors over the recognition of efforts and the history of the movement. Chris Warren, representing Saltford as an …
A lorry cab suddenly caught fire on the M5 motorway near Bridgwater, causing significant traffic delays. The incident led to a buildup of heavy traffic as emergency responders rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames and …
The A39 is currently blocked following a crash just outside Farmborough. Motorists are experiencing slow traffic in the area as emergency services respond to the incident. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and …
Progress is accelerating on the campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station, a move that villagers and local officials believe will enhance connectivity and revive a historic asset. Situated between Bath and Keynsham, …
Construction on the spine road leading to Wellington’s new railway station is now expected to start by Christmas, according to the developer, West of England Developments (Taunton) Ltd. Initially anticipated to begin in …
A significant boost is coming to the small Somerset village of Coleford, where plans for 75 new homes have been approved following a successful appeal by developer Rainier Developments Ltd. Situated midway between Frome, …
A series of significant upgrades to the A38 corridor between Highbridge and Bristol Airport have been confirmed following central government funding approval, though no official start date has been set. Somerset Council, in …
The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Daniel Aldridge, has raised serious concerns about taxis licensed far from the town operating locally, calling for tighter licensing regulations. Aldridge warns that North Somerset Council …
Lidl’s plans to develop a new store on the greenfield site at Lambridge meadow in Bath have encountered significant delays. This follows resistance from local councillors and transport authorities worried about traffic …
High Street in the Somerset village of Chew Magna is scheduled to close for more than four weeks this summer as Bath & North East Somerset Council undertakes a significant footpath upgrade. The project aims to enhance …
Helen Godwin, the West of England Metro Mayor, has recently clarified her stance on the contentious proposal to expand Bristol Airport, a move that could significantly influence the airport’s future. The expansion plans aim …
West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin has assured residents that the recently announced £752 million transport funding will serve the entire region, not just Bristol. The substantial investment, revealed last month as part …