A recently completed cycleway in Somerset has come under intense scrutiny after data revealed the project’s steep cost per journey, sparking debate over public spending priorities. The 1.36-kilometer Dunster to Minehead …
Glastonbury Festival, one of the world’s largest music and arts events, is set to transform over 1,000 acres of Somerset countryside once again in 2025. With around 210,000 festival-goers arriving to see acts like Neil Young, …
Glastonbury Festival 2025 is set to welcome over 200,000 festival-goers to the small Somerset village of Pilton, with a population of just over 1,000 residents. As excitement builds for the event beginning June 25 at Worthy …
A small village in Somerset may soon witness the construction of dozens of new homes following Somerset Council’s refusal to contest a recent planning appeal. Coleford, situated approximately midway between Frome, Midsomer …
Significant changes to bus services in North Somerset came into effect following a comprehensive review by First Bus and North Somerset Council in April. The review, which evaluated passenger usage and community requirements, …
Bristol Airport is set to transform its Drop and Go car park by implementing a cashless payment system starting Monday, May 12. This major update aims to enhance convenience for the airport’s estimated 12 million annual …
Residents of Burnham-on-Sea can look forward to safer walking and cycling routes as part of a comprehensive ten-year plan. Somerset Council has introduced the Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge local cycling and walking …
Conservative and Liberal Democrat officials have urged the government to fund a plan to reconnect the West Somerset Railway (WSR) to the mainline rail services, aiming to enhance the region’s transportation and tourism …
A £10bn proposal for a tidal lagoon project in West Somerset could potentially include the introduction of a “zero emission” ferry link to South Wales. Envisioned to power two million homes by 2038, the West Somerset tidal …
Residents of Somerset are preparing for days of upheaval as forecasters predict a deluge of torrential rain in the coming days. A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for a significant portion of the South West and …
Rural Somerset has gained a vital connection with the introduction of a long-awaited bus route to Castle Cary Station. After years of efforts, buses can now pull up to the platform directly, eliminating the need for detours …
Get ready to revolutionize your cycling experience as electric bikes take center stage at Bath’s Odd Down Circuit for an engaging and interactive demo day. Set for Saturday, April 27, the event aims to dispel common …
In a move aimed at benefiting visitors and workers, the Bath Park & Ride service has been extended until 11.30pm from Monday to Saturday. This extension, announced in Bath & North East Somerset Council’s budget earlier in the …
At a public meeting, plans for the MetroWest Bath & Wiltshire proposed “trains every ten minutes” to offer more frequent services that aim to reduce road congestion and accommodate the impact of new housing developments in …
Peasedown St John is set to receive a much-anticipated boost in public transport services with the upcoming launch of a permanent bus route. Independent Councillors Karen Walker and Gavin Heathcote have been instrumental in …