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
Man Seriously Injured After Crossbow Attack in Wellington Tuesday, June 10, 2025 crossbow injury wellington police assault investigation arrest victim custody crime A man in his 30s suffered serious injuries after being shot with a crossbow bolt in Wellington on the evening of Monday, June 9. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident on Wardleworth Way, where the victim was … Read More
Final push for new Wellington railway station ahead of major announcement Friday, June 6, 2025 wellington railway transport somerset government investment infrastructure development rail spending One of Somerset’s MPs has made a last-ditch effort to secure approval for a new £15 million railway station in Wellington as the government prepares to announce the outcome of its spending review. The project has been … Read More
Desirable Somerset Town Faces Threat of Becoming a Commuter Spillover Wednesday, June 4, 2025 wellington somerset housing development infrastructure flooding community planning commuter realestate Residents of Wellington, Somerset, are raising alarms over the rapid pace of new housing developments that threaten to overwhelm their town and transform it into a commuter spillover zone. Once celebrated for its unique charm … Read More
M5 Link Road Closure Forces Suspension of Falcon Bus Services in Wellington Monday, June 2, 2025 m5 resurfacing wellington busservice roadworks falcon somerset trafficclosure transport detours Falcon Buses will temporarily suspend all services to the town of Wellington from mid-June to mid-September due to extensive roadworks on the M5 link road. Somerset Council announced that major resurfacing works on the … Read More
Brand New Somerset Railway Station Plan ‘Still on Track’ Wednesday, May 14, 2025 somerset railway wellington cullompton transport infrastructure economicgrowth publictransport government sustainability sport Plans to reopen railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton have received a significant boost after Transport Minister Simon Lightwood reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the proposals. During a recent debate in … Read More