Somerset Seeks £1bn Government Funding to Repair Crumbling Bridges Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset infrastructure bridges governmentfunding localauthority transport repairs fundingbid departmentfortransport community sport Somerset’s aging infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, and flyovers, may soon receive much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion fund launched by the Department for Transport (DfT). This fund is specifically … Read More
Teenagers Arrested After Vandalism at Somerset Coach Firm Tuesday, April 14, 2026 vandalism arrest somerset coach teenagers damage business police midsomernorton transport Two teenage boys have been arrested following extensive vandalism at Centurion Travel, a family-run coach company in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. The incident took place on the evening of Monday, April 13, when several coach … Read More
Cost of Reopening Portishead Railway Nears £200 Million Tuesday, April 14, 2026 portishead railway somerset infrastructure government funding networkrail transport construction budget The cost to reopen the Somerset railway line between Bristol and Portishead has surged to nearly £200 million. Government officials have authorized an additional £14.69 million for the project, which is already in progress. … Read More
GWR Staff Suffer Serious Injuries in Assault at Bath Spa Station Tuesday, April 14, 2026 assault injury gwr bathspa police transport staff investigation easter railway Two Great Western Railway (GWR) employees sustained significant injuries after being assaulted at Bath Spa train station while assisting passengers on Easter Sunday. The incident occurred around 11:22 pm on Sunday, April 5, … Read More
Fight to Save Vital CT and MRI Scanners at Minehead Community Hospital Tuesday, April 14, 2026 healthcare nhs minehead somerset ctscan mri diagnostic transport petition hospital Minehead’s local hospital has recently seen the removal of its portable CT and MRI scanners, a decision that has sparked concern and a campaign to restore these vital diagnostic services closer to home. These scanners, … Read More
Lengthy Evening Closures and Diversions on A358 Through Chard for Resurfacing Work Monday, April 13, 2026 chard a358 somerset resurfacing diversion traffic closure roadworks transport commuting A major route through Chard town centre, the A358, will be closed during evening hours for almost three weeks to undergo essential resurfacing. This project, led by Somerset Council and carried out by contractor Heidelberg … Read More