Popular Exmoor Explorer Bus Service Returns to Somerset This Summer Thursday, April 30, 2026 exmoor bus somerset devon stagecoach transport travel summer opentop publictransit The beloved Exmoor Explorer bus service, formerly known as the Exmoor Coaster, is set to return to Devon and Somerset this summer, beginning Sunday, May 24, just ahead of the Spring Bank Holiday. Operating throughout the … Read More
Months of Disruption Expected as New Toucan Crossing Construction Begins in Bridgwater Monday, April 27, 2026 bridgwater ascotdrive toucancrossing cycling pedestrians roadworks somersetcouncil infrastructure transport disruption Construction has begun on a new pedestrian and cyclist crossing over Ascot Drive, a busy connector road in north-east Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists. Ascot Drive serves … Read More
Months of Disruption Expected as New Pedestrian and Cycle Crossing Construction Begins in Bridgwater Monday, April 27, 2026 bridgwater somerset transport cycling pedestrian crossing construction infrastructure traffic disruption Construction has commenced on a new pedestrian and cycle toucan crossing on Ascot Drive, Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists and commuters. Ascot Drive, a vital link between … Read More
Building Fire Forces Closure of A-Road Near Somerset Border Monday, April 27, 2026 fire roadclosure somerset emergency traffic buildingfire safety transport incident localnews A significant building fire has resulted in the closure of an A-road near the Somerset border. Authorities have closed the road in both directions to ensure public safety and allow emergency services to manage the situation …
Somerset Council Faces Criticism Over Delays in Chard Eastern Relief Road Delivery Monday, April 27, 2026 somerset chard reliefroad council planning development infrastructure delays housing transport Somerset Council is under increasing pressure from local councillors who warn the authority risks “setting itself up for a fall” due to repeated delays in delivering the Chard eastern relief road (ERR). This long-awaited road … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Criticism Over Chard Relief Road Delays Monday, April 27, 2026 somerset chard reliefroad development council planning infrastructure delays housing transport Somerset Council is facing mounting criticism from local councillors over ongoing delays in delivering the Chard eastern relief road (ERR), a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and supporting new housing developments … Read More