Plans to reopen railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton have received a significant boost after Transport Minister Simon Lightwood reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the proposals. During a recent debate in …
This year, Glastonbury Festival sees stars like Sam Ryder and Self Esteem championing train travel as a key part of their journey to the iconic event. Joining them are Nova Twins and Greentea Peng, who have pledged to travel …
Prepare for an extraordinary showcase of speed and engineering as two of the world’s fastest vehicles—one conquering the skies, the other blazing across the asphalt—come together for a one-day spectacle in Somerset. On …
Traffic disruptions have finally started to ease after a crash near Bath forced the closure of several lanes. The incident caused significant delays, leaving many motorists stuck in slow-moving queues for an extended period. …
The development of a continuous north-south walking and cycling corridor across Taunton has taken a significant step forward with the approval of the final phase of the Nerrols Farm housing project. In April, Somerset …
MPs representing Devon and Somerset have intensified their campaign for new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton, ahead of a crucial government announcement expected after June 11. Both stations, paused for review …
A crucial shortcut near Yeovil, known locally as Chinnock Hollow, will remain closed to all traffic indefinitely following a recently approved permanent traffic order. The route, which runs from the A30 High Street in East …
FlixBus is shaking up coach travel with £4 tickets from Somerset to London and Heathrow Airport, but you’ll need to act quickly to grab this deal. Starting May 15, the popular coach company is adding Bath and Chippenham to …
Motorists traveling through Exmoor National Park should prepare for significant delays as the A396, a vital north-south route, will close for extensive resurfacing from May 15 to May 30. The closure at Cutcombe Hill, situated …
The Wincanton community has come together to honor Andrew “Andy” Chilton, a cherished local figure and former Royal Navy serviceman who passed away at 73 from pancreatic cancer on April 1. A service held at Yeovil Crematorium …
Land designated for Somerset’s newest railway station, planned for Wellington, will remain protected even if the government opts not to proceed with the £15 million project, according to local developer West of England …
Residents of Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire are gearing up for the May 1 election to select the next West of England Metro Mayor. What sets this election apart is the introduction of a different …
The North Devon Railway Development Alliance (NDRDA) convened for its second annual meeting in Barnstaple, providing a comprehensive update on the ongoing endeavor to modernize the Tarka Line and reinstate passenger services …
The Met Office has issued a warning for heavy rain expected to batter Somerset and the South West today. The weather warning will be in effect from noon today until midday on Wednesday. Anticipated heavy rainfall is likely to …
In the early hours of Thursday, April 10, a car transporter carrying multiple vehicles burst into flames near a Shell petrol station in Cornwall. The fire, which occurred at Carland Cross just after midnight, completely …