Transport

Roadworks are set to begin on A38 roads across Somerset after the government approved funding.

'Crucial' roadworks near M5 in Somerset set to begin in January

The M5 will see a few weekend closures in Somerset between November 6 and 8

The M5 will see a few weekend closures in Somerset between November 6 and 8

M5 motorway closures Somerset drivers need to be aware of this weekend

Artist's impression of Langport transport hub on Cocklemoor in Langport

Artist's impression of Langport transport hub on Cocklemoor in Langport

Town's vital new transport hub to be delayed until after Christmas

The Whitnell Corner junction near West Horrington.

The Whitnell Corner junction near West Horrington.

Major Somerset road could see speed limit slashed to 40mph

The M5 stopped in Somerset amid an incident earlier this year.

The M5 stopped in Somerset amid an incident earlier this year.

M5 road closures in Somerset to be discussed in Parliament after major concerns

Mr Dance has voiced support for the government’s decision to reinstate the £2 fare limit but says more must be done to improve public transport in rural areas

Mr Dance has voiced support for the government’s decision to reinstate the £2 fare limit but says more must be done to improve public transport in rural areas

Yeovil MP welcomes £2 bus fare cap but calls for better rural services

View of the former Popham House and The Court on Courtland Road in Wellington

View of the former Popham House and The Court on Courtland Road in Wellington

Former care home to be turned into 28 houses despite traffic fears

Tessa Dean says pavements must not be forgotten amid the focus on potholes and road repairs.

Tessa Dean says pavements must not be forgotten amid the focus on potholes and road repairs.

Call for action over Taunton pavements as darker evenings bring safety fears

Aerial images show work being commenced to build a bypass near Banwell in 2024.

Aerial images show work being commenced to build a bypass near Banwell in 2024.

Century-long wait for £105m Somerset bypass goes on after new delay

David Redgewell has been outspoken on Somerset's public transport issues for many years

David Redgewell has been outspoken on Somerset's public transport issues for many years

Department for Transport

Somerset rail service branded 'a disgrace' by transport campaigner

A crash on the M5 Motorway was described as Britain's worst motorway accident for 20 years.

A crash on the M5 Motorway was described as Britain's worst motorway accident for 20 years.

M5 crash in Somerset that killed seven people remembered 15 years on

Wells bus station

Wells bus station

Report on Somerset bus franchising expected after 2027 local elections

Construction work is under way on the Taunton transport hub on Tower Street

Construction work is under way on the Taunton transport hub on Tower Street

New £3.2m Taunton transport hub will not open before Christmas

The Taunton glow ride was organised by the Taunton Area Cycling Campaign

The Taunton glow ride was organised by the Taunton Area Cycling Campaign

Taunton cyclists call for end to 'poor infrastructure' after successful 'glow ride'

One of the many trains that pass through Bishops Lydeard Station along the West Somerset Railway line.

One of the many trains that pass through Bishops Lydeard Station along the West Somerset Railway line.

West Somerset Railway

Much-loved Somerset railway seeks to become leading coastal destination

The car park at Priorswood shops in Taunton will close for two days next week

The car park at Priorswood shops in Taunton will close for two days next week

Key car park for Taunton shoppers to close next week

Artist's impression for new footbridge and lifts at Castle Cary railway station

Artist's impression for new footbridge and lifts at Castle Cary railway station

Somerset station and key Glastonbury Festival travel route set for redevelopment

The M5 will see months of disruption amid major barrier replacement works.

The M5 will see months of disruption amid major barrier replacement works.

Major M5 roadworks to cause months of disruption for Somerset drivers from TODAY

One driver was caught travelling at 133mph on a Somerset road as police revealed some of the county's worst speeding hotspots.

One driver was caught travelling at 133mph on a Somerset road as police revealed some of the county's worst speeding hotspots.

Police reveal Somerset's worst speeding hotspots as driver caught at 133mph

Lisieux Way in Taunton will be closed for up to five days as works take place.

Lisieux Way in Taunton will be closed for up to five days as works take place.

Key Taunton route to close for several days for essential work

The M5 will see a few weekend closures in Somerset between October 30 and November 1

The M5 will see a few weekend closures in Somerset between October 30 and November 1

M5 motorway closures Somerset drivers need to be aware of this weekend

A motorist was caught driving 56MPH over the limit on a stretch of the M5 in Somerset.

A motorist was caught driving 56MPH over the limit on a stretch of the M5 in Somerset.

Driver caught speeding at 126MPH on the M5 in Somerset

The A38 Wellington New Road in Taunton, looking west

The A38 Wellington New Road in Taunton, looking west

Somerset Council

New 30mph speed limit now in force near Taunton Crematorium

Ms Gilmour has previously met with FND FrieNDs at Minehead Community Hospital

Ms Gilmour has previously met with FND FrieNDs at Minehead Community Hospital

Somerset MP calls for clearer driving guidance for people with FND seizures

Masterplan of new town of 7,000 homes near Taunton Racecourse

Masterplan of new town of 7,000 homes near Taunton Racecourse

Planning and development

Taylor Wimpey lobbied Somerset Council for three years over M5 'garden village'

Major works have begun in the Comeytrowe area of Taunton.

Major works have begun in the Comeytrowe area of Taunton.

Road closures begin in Taunton as part of £2million network upgrade

Entrance to Yeovil Hospital

Entrance to Yeovil Hospital

Merging NHS boards could increase rural deprivation, Somerset councillor warns

The M5 is set to be closed at night near Taunton (pictured), with daytime lane closures, reduced speed limits and more.

The M5 is set to be closed at night near Taunton (pictured), with daytime lane closures, reduced speed limits and more.

M5 in Somerset to face 50mph limits and overnight closures until 2027

Proposed site of 160 homes on Brooks Road in Street

Proposed site of 160 homes on Brooks Road in Street

Elderly Somerset woman can't sell house due to proximity of 160 new homes

Karen and David Cozens, who tragically died in the road traffic collision.

Karen and David Cozens, who tragically died in the road traffic collision.

Families pay tribute to couple 'missed beyond measure' after A358 crash last month

Road closed Yeovil crash

Road closed Yeovil crash

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset A-road closed and person hospitalised after five-vehicle crash

Planned location of the Orchard Grove bus gate on Comeytrowe Lane in Taunton

Planned location of the Orchard Grove bus gate on Comeytrowe Lane in Taunton

Two months of roadworks needed to deliver new Taunton bus gate by Christmas

Heidelberg Materials lorry stranded on Butleigh Drove near Street

Heidelberg Materials lorry stranded on Butleigh Drove near Street

Somerset Council contractor's lorry sinks into peat during road repairs

Heavy queues and slow moving traffic after the incident in north Somerset

Heavy queues and slow moving traffic after the incident in north Somerset

Avon and Somerset Police

RECAP - M5 lanes reopen after earlier crash causes delays

The M5 will see a few weekend closures in Somerset between October 23 and 25

The M5 will see a few weekend closures in Somerset between October 23 and 25

M5 motorway closures Somerset drivers need to be aware of this weekend

Long delays reported in north Somerset on the M5

Long delays reported in north Somerset on the M5

RECAP: M5 updates as holiday traffic delays build

The lorry, pictured overturned on the M5 northbound earlier this afternoon, although fortunately no injuries have been reported.

The lorry, pictured overturned on the M5 northbound earlier this afternoon, although fortunately no injuries have been reported.

Avon and Somerset Police

M5 reopens in Somerset after overturned lorry as police share update

Context Planning managing director Mark Reynolds at the SCRAPP meeting in Keinton Mandeville

Context Planning managing director Mark Reynolds at the SCRAPP meeting in Keinton Mandeville

Small Somerset villages urged to "amass evidence" to stop inappropriate housing

Whitnell Corner is a notorious junction where two 60MPH roads meet.

Whitnell Corner is a notorious junction where two 60MPH roads meet.

Major progress made at notorious Somerset junction as £4m overhaul takes shape

Train for illustrative purposes only.

Train for illustrative purposes only.

British Transport Police

Person left with 'life-threatening' injuries after being hit by train

Oliver Rogers, SWR's strategy and business development director, at the TravelWatch South West event in Taunton

Oliver Rogers, SWR's strategy and business development director, at the TravelWatch South West event in Taunton

South Western Railway

Rain and new Devon passing loop needed to revive Somerset railway line

Train services disrupted after incident between Taunton and Castle Cary - LIVE

Train services disrupted after incident between Taunton and Castle Cary - LIVE

Train services disrupted after person struck by train in Somerset

The road closure has now been called off after one day following the traffic gridlock at the nearby supermarket car park

The road closure has now been called off after one day following the traffic gridlock at the nearby supermarket car park

Council issue road closure update after Morrisons traffic 'nightmare' in Taunton

Proposed site of 70 homes on the A371 Draycott Road in Cheddar

Proposed site of 70 homes on the A371 Draycott Road in Cheddar

'Perverse' plans for 70 homes near popular Somerset car boot site approved

Car caught speeding at well over 100MPH near the Somerset border this weekend

Car caught speeding at well over 100MPH near the Somerset border this weekend

Somerset drivers warned after M5 police operation sees 149 speeding offences

The eastbound road closure caused long delays as cars couldn't turn right out of Morrison's car park for several hours

The eastbound road closure caused long delays as cars couldn't turn right out of Morrison's car park for several hours

Drivers stuck in Taunton supermarket 'for hours' in roadworks disruption

The Met Office have warned Somerset residents to secure any loose items in their home and gardens, prepare for potential power cuts and take extra precautions if visiting the coast.

The Met Office have warned Somerset residents to secure any loose items in their home and gardens, prepare for potential power cuts and take extra precautions if visiting the coast.

Somerset braced for potentially 'damaging' weather as Met Office issue warning

West Somerset Railway chairman Jonathan Jones-Pratt, who has died.

West Somerset Railway chairman Jonathan Jones-Pratt, who has died.

West Somerset Railway

West Somerset Railway chairman dies aged 42

Taunton Carnival returns on October 17

Taunton Carnival returns on October 17

Full list of road closures for Taunton Carnival as popular event gets under way

Entrance to High Street car park on Old Pig Market in Taunton

Entrance to High Street car park on Old Pig Market in Taunton

Somerset Council defends 'fair' ten per cent rise in parking charges

The M5 will see a few weekend closures between October 16 to 18

The M5 will see a few weekend closures between October 16 to 18

M5 motorway closures Somerset drivers need to be aware of this weekend

Entrance to Wadham School off Ashlands Road in Crewkerne

Entrance to Wadham School off Ashlands Road in Crewkerne

Department for Education

New special needs places to be created in Somerset schools

Passengers climbing onto the 30-bus service from Taunton to Axminster - passing through Ilminster and Chard.

Passengers climbing onto the 30-bus service from Taunton to Axminster - passing through Ilminster and Chard.

Hundreds demand improvements to main bus service to Taunton

The incident occurred at the busy roundabout near the Mendip Hills town.

The incident occurred at the busy roundabout near the Mendip Hills town.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police appeal after Audi leaves scene of late-night Somerset crash