Transport

Thursday, May 29, 2025 disinformation politics localgovernment bath community communications transport infrastructure leadership trust

Manda Rigby, the councillor responsible for Bath and North East Somerset Council’s liveable neighbourhoods, has sounded a warning about the damaging effects of deliberate disinformation on public trust as she shifts roles … Read More

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 cycling infrastructure safety development monktonheathfield taunton council planning urbanextension transport

As plans for 1,450 new homes near Monkton Heathfield in Taunton move closer to approval, local cycling campaigners are pushing for urgent improvements to a key cycle route through the area. The Somerset Council’s West … Read More

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 a30 dorset roadsafety fatalcrash coroner trafficaccident prevention transport highwaysafety yeovil

A senior coroner has called for immediate action to enhance safety on a notorious section of the A30 after a series of fatal accidents have claimed four lives in just over four years. The stretch between Yeovil and Sherborne … Read More

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 a36 southwest crash traffic accident diversion emergency roadclosure transport travel

A serious crash has forced the closure of the A36, a key route in the South West. Authorities have issued traffic diversions to manage the flow around the affected area. Drivers are advised to avoid the stretch and follow …

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 taunton transport bushub somersetcouncil publicconsultation infrastructure accessibility sustainabletravel community development

Somerset Council is seeking feedback from bus passengers and local residents on the exciting new transport hub planned for Taunton town centre. With a £2.7 million grant from the Department for Transport (DfT), the old Tower … Read More

Monday, May 26, 2025 m5 crash traffic congestion northbound delays emergency roads transport motorists

A crash on the northbound carriageway of the M5 has led to significant traffic queues. Drivers are advised to expect delays as emergency services attend to the scene and clear the incident. Motorists are urged to plan …