Autistic Teen Faces Educational Exclusion After Somerset Council Changes Transport Support Monday, September 1, 2025 autism education transport send disability somerset accessibility council advocacy inclusion Luke, a 16-year-old autistic student with ADHD and a learning disability, is at risk of being unable to continue his education after Somerset Council altered his transport arrangements. Until July, Luke traveled to school … Read More
Council Urges Residents to Stop Painting St George’s Cross Over Road Markings Thursday, August 28, 2025 northsomerset council stgeorgescross roadsafety civicpride highways legal community yatton transport North Somerset Council has issued a clear warning to residents: stop painting the St George’s Cross over road markings. While the council recognizes and values civic pride, it emphasizes that such expressions must be done … Read More
No Immediate Plans to Improve Busy A303 Eagle Tavern Junction Thursday, August 28, 2025 a303 somerset junction nationalhighways transport congestion infrastructure safety peninsulatransport roads sport National Highways has confirmed there are no current plans to upgrade the busy Eagle Tavern junction on the A303 in Somerset. Located on a single-carriageway stretch between Ilminster and the Devon border, this staggered … Read More
M5 Link Road to Reopen Nearly a Month Early, Bringing Relief to Drivers Wednesday, August 27, 2025 m5 somerset infrastructure transport roadworks construction rubblization sustainability junction26 highways Somerset Council has confirmed the early reopening of Junction 26 on the M5 motorway and the A38 Chelston Link Road, delighting drivers who faced months of disruption. The major infrastructure project, originally scheduled to … Read More
New Taunton Transport Hub Set to Begin Construction by Early 2026 Monday, August 25, 2025 taunton transport hub buses somerset construction publictransport infrastructure bsip community sport Somerset Council has announced that construction of Taunton’s long-awaited new transport hub could commence as soon as January 2026. This follows the council securing £2.7 million in funding from the Department for … Read More
M5 Motorway Halted Due to Major Incident Saturday, August 23, 2025 m5 traffic incident emergency motorway closure commuters delay transport road A major incident has brought all traffic on the M5 motorway to a standstill. Authorities have closed the road as emergency services respond to the situation. Commuters are advised to avoid the area until further notice and …