Glastonbury Organisers Criticise Luxury Helicopter Travel to Festival Sunday, June 15, 2025 glastonbury festival helicopter travel luxury glamping environment pollution transport ticketprices Glastonbury Festival organisers have publicly criticised a luxury glamping company that offers helicopter transfers for wealthy attendees to the eco-conscious Somerset event. The Pop-Up Hotel, a premium off-site campsite … Read More
M4 Traffic Halted in Both Directions Due to Police Incident Thursday, June 12, 2025 m4 traffic police incident road delay motorway emergency transport halt Traffic has come to a complete stop in both directions on the M4 motorway due to an ongoing police incident. Motorists are advised to expect significant delays and seek alternative routes if possible. Emergency services are …
New Wellington Railway Station Approved in Government Spending Review Thursday, June 12, 2025 wellington railway transport infrastructure somerset government investment development planning railways The long-awaited new railway station in Wellington has been officially approved by the government as part of its recent spending review, ending months of uncertainty for the project. Valued at £15 million, the Wellington … Read More
Portishead Railway Funding Uncertain After Spending Review Omission Wednesday, June 11, 2025 portishead railway funding spendingreview transport government bristol infrastructure westofengland metro Rachel Reeves’s recent spending review concluded without any commitment to funding the Portishead Railway, leaving the project’s future in limbo. During her announcement in the House of Commons, the Chancellor highlighted … Read More
M5 Traffic Chaos Following Crash in Somerset Tuesday, June 10, 2025 m5 somerset traffic collision crash motorway lane-closure delays emergency transport A serious collision on the M5 motorway in Somerset has led to significant traffic disruptions. Authorities have closed multiple lanes while emergency services attend to the scene, causing extensive delays for motorists. …
Children Under 16 to Enjoy Free Bus Travel Across the West of England This Summer Tuesday, June 10, 2025 buses transport children westofengland summer travel publictransport costofliving families free sport This summer, children and young people under 16 across the West of England can travel free on local buses throughout the school holidays, from July 19 to September 5. Backed financially by the West of England Combined … Read More