Somerset is poised for a major transport overhaul that promises safer roads, enhanced rail services, and stronger links to local employment hubs. These ambitious plans have been outlined by the Peninsula Transport …
Motorists should prepare for substantial disruption as the A38 Chelston link road and M5 Junction 26 near Wellington will close from tonight until late September. This £5.7 million infrastructure project aims to replace the …
Each year, over 200,000 music fans flock to the small Somerset village of Pilton—home to just over 1,000 residents—to experience the legendary Glastonbury Festival. This year’s event kicks off on June 25 at Worthy Farm, …
Glastonbury Festival organisers have publicly criticised a luxury glamping company that offers helicopter transfers for wealthy attendees to the eco-conscious Somerset event. The Pop-Up Hotel, a premium off-site campsite …
Traffic has come to a complete stop in both directions on the M4 motorway due to an ongoing police incident. Motorists are advised to expect significant delays and seek alternative routes if possible. Emergency services are …
The long-awaited new railway station in Wellington has been officially approved by the government as part of its recent spending review, ending months of uncertainty for the project. Valued at £15 million, the Wellington …
Rachel Reeves’s recent spending review concluded without any commitment to funding the Portishead Railway, leaving the project’s future in limbo. During her announcement in the House of Commons, the Chancellor highlighted …
A serious collision on the M5 motorway in Somerset has led to significant traffic disruptions. Authorities have closed multiple lanes while emergency services attend to the scene, causing extensive delays for motorists. …
This summer, children and young people under 16 across the West of England can travel free on local buses throughout the school holidays, from July 19 to September 5. Backed financially by the West of England Combined …
This summer, children and young people under 16 in the West of England will be able to travel free on buses throughout the school holidays. Starting from July 19 until September 5, this new initiative, funded by the West of …
The M5 motorway’s Junction 26 and the A38 Chelston link road near Wellington are set to undergo a significant transformation, with a three-month closure beginning Sunday night. Somerset Council is commencing a £5.7 million …
The fate of the Portishead Railway revival is set to be decided by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review this Wednesday. This crucial funding announcement will determine whether the long-anticipated project moves forward. …
Bridgwater’s ambitious £9 million Celebration Mile project, aimed at creating a safer, car-free route linking Northgate Docks to the town’s railway station, is facing significant delays. The roadworks, which began on Eastover …
A road near Bridgwater has been temporarily closed in both directions due to a crash. Authorities responded promptly to the incident, but the closure has resulted in significant traffic delays, with vehicles queuing on both …
One of Somerset’s MPs has made a last-ditch effort to secure approval for a new £15 million railway station in Wellington as the government prepares to announce the outcome of its spending review. The project has been …