A crash has forced the closure of the main road through a busy Somerset town, bringing traffic to a standstill in both directions. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, working to clear the wreckage and ensure …
Authorities have shut down a road close to the beach in Weston-super-Mare following a crash. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes to minimize delays. Emergency services are on-site managing the …
Shepton Mallet residents face a pivotal moment as they prepare to vote on the much-anticipated Neighbourhood Plan in a public referendum on July 17. Aligned with the local elections, this vote will determine if the …
A vehicle fire on the M4 has caused significant traffic delays, frustrating motorists traveling along this busy route. Emergency services quickly responded to the incident, working to extinguish the blaze and clear the …
The long-awaited reopening of the Portishead Railway may receive official government approval within days, according to West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin. Speaking on ITV’s West Country Debate on Thursday, June 19, …
West Country MPs are pressing the government for clearer details on funding and timelines following the recent spending review, which confirmed investment in reopening two railway stations: Wellington in Somerset and …
Somerset’s Liberal Democrat MP Gideon Amos has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to commit full funding to the proposed reopening of Wellington railway station. Amos warns that partial …
The leader of North Somerset Council, Mike Bell, has expressed strong confidence that the government will soon approve funding for the long-awaited Portishead Railway reopening, even though the scheme was absent from Rachel …
A significant roadway leading into Yeovil has been closed after a crash caused disruption this morning. Motorists are experiencing heavy traffic and long queues as emergency services manage the scene and work to clear the …
A vital junction on the M5 motorway in Somerset has been closed for three months to allow for a £5.7 million upgrade of the A38 Chelston Link Road, widely known as the ‘concrete carriageway.’ This route connects junction 26 …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is introducing a new cycle path and upgraded crossings to encourage more cycling and walking in the Sydney Road liveable neighbourhood (LTN). Since April 2024, Sydney Road has been closed …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with plans to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by introducing a new cycle path and raised crossings in the Sydney Road liveable neighbourhood (LTN). The initiative, …
Plans to create a dedicated walking and cycling route between Taunton and Wellington have received enthusiastic backing from senior NHS leaders in Somerset. Currently, pedestrians and cyclists navigating between these growing …
Drivers across Somerset can continue to enjoy free Sunday parking for now, but this welcome reprieve is only temporary. Somerset Council had planned to introduce parking charges on Sundays countywide by the end of summer. …
Somerset is on the path to a transportation revolution, with local councillors proposing a series of major transport schemes aimed at creating safer roads, expanding train services, and improving links to employment hubs. The …