Highbridge’s King Alfred School, serving as the primary secondary school for the area, is currently facing an oversubscription crisis. With the school unable to accommodate all its pupils, some students are being redirected …
As the West of England Combined Authority gears up for an upcoming election and grapples with the news of Metro Mayor Dan Norris’ arrest, the organization has been thrust into the spotlight. Responsible for overseeing the …
Yeovil, Somerset, rejoices as it sees the reintroduction of a Sunday bus service after a gap of more than 10 years. The 376 bus route, connecting Yeovil with Bristol, was launched amid celebrations at Yeovil Bus Station on …
Steve Smith, the Conservative candidate for the West of England Metro Mayor, has pledged to put a stop to new funding for liveable neighborhoods in Bath and Bristol if he secures the position. As the election for the West of …
The Conservative candidate vying for the position of the new West of England Metro Mayor has made a promise to block new funding for liveable neighbourhoods in Bath and Bristol if he is elected. Steve Smith, a former Bristol …
A controversial rule is preventing a popular bus from picking up passengers in two Somerset villages it passes through, much to the frustration of locals. The 99 “Chew Valley Cat,” which started operating in September 2024, …
The West Somerset Railway (WSR) is in the process of seeking funding from the central government to reconnect its heritage railway line to mainline railway services. The proposal aims to improve transport options and boost …
Somerset Bus Partnership is urging all bus users to participate in a crucial public online meeting scheduled for Monday, July 15, at 7 pm via Zoom. The meeting will address the anticipated impacts on bus services in 2024 and …
Despite a significant surge in passenger numbers, bus fares in Taunton are set to increase from June 1. Somerset Council, which currently subsidizes bus tickets in Taunton using funds from the Department for Transport (DfT), …
Funding has been restored for the “invaluable” rural bus serving villages along the Avon between Bath and Trowbridge. The future of the 94 bus had been in jeopardy since half of its funding was slashed in 2022, prompting …
Advocates for the establishment of a new train station in Somerton and Langport have urged for the progression of the project in the midst of uncertainty. During a recent Levelling Up debate in the House of Commons, Sarah …