A39 Blocked Following Crash Near Farmborough Tuesday, July 22, 2025 a39 farmborough crash traffic collision emergency roadblock delays transport safety The A39 is currently blocked following a crash just outside Farmborough. Motorists are experiencing slow traffic in the area as emergency services respond to the incident. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and …
Saltford’s Railway Station Revival: Campaign Gains Unprecedented Momentum Tuesday, July 22, 2025 saltford railway station campaign transport politics somerset westengland liberaldemocrats infrastructure Progress is accelerating on the campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station, a move that villagers and local officials believe will enhance connectivity and revive a historic asset. Situated between Bath and Keynsham, … Read More
New Housing Development Approved for Growing Somerset Village Tuesday, July 22, 2025 somerset coleford housing development planning appeal affordable landscape transport sustainability A significant boost is coming to the small Somerset village of Coleford, where plans for 75 new homes have been approved following a successful appeal by developer Rainier Developments Ltd. Situated midway between Frome, … Read More
Construction of Wellington Station Spine Road Delayed Until Christmas Tuesday, July 22, 2025 wellington spineroad construction developer planning somerset infrastructure railway delay transport Construction on the spine road leading to Wellington’s new railway station is now expected to start by Christmas, according to the developer, West of England Developments (Taunton) Ltd. Initially anticipated to begin in … Read More
Major A38 Upgrades Planned Between Highbridge and Bristol Airport Await Final Approval Tuesday, July 22, 2025 a38 somerset northsomerset edithmead dunball infrastructure transport funding upgrades roundabout A series of significant upgrades to the A38 corridor between Highbridge and Bristol Airport have been confirmed following central government funding approval, though no official start date has been set. Somerset Council, in … Read More
MP Warns of Risks Posed by Taxis Licensed Hundreds of Miles Away Operating in Weston-super-Mare Monday, July 21, 2025 licensing safety taxis regulation transport westonsupermare localgovernment drivers oversight publictrust The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Daniel Aldridge, has raised serious concerns about taxis licensed far from the town operating locally, calling for tighter licensing regulations. Aldridge warns that North Somerset Council … Read More