25 new electric buses coming to Somerset under £14.7m investment: It will significantly cut carbon emissions across the county
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/five-somerset-bus-routes-benefit-9182728
Silence from transport bosses over A358 dualling scheme: There have been local reports that the scheme has been "cancelled"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/transport-bosses-silent-over-future-9158204
Plans for community owned trains between Taunton-Westbury: TRAINS owned by passengers and staff could be running on the mainline track in Somerset by this time ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23095920.plans-community-owned-trains-taunton-westbury/
BritainThinks self-driving vehicle study coming to Taunton: THIS week Taunton residents will have the opportunity to take a ride in cutting edge self-driving ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/22317897.britainthinks-self-driving-vehicle-study-coming-taunton/
The 30 Somerset bus routes letting passengers ride for free: It comes amid a number of problems taking payments
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/30-somerset-bus-routes-letting-8820018
Plans for £1 'fare zone' for buses in Taunton: It could soon cost as little as £1 to ride around Somerset’s county town by bus.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/20656635.plans-1-fare-zone-buses-taunton/
Single fare bus journeys in Somerset to remain capped at £2: Cheap fares will then remain in place until at least November 2024
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/single-fare-bus-journeys-somerset-8452839
Residents can have their say on Minehead’s e-scooter trial: SOMERSET West and Taunton Council is seeking the views of residents, businesses ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/20846158.residents-can-say-mineheads-e-scooter-trial/
Taunton bus improvement plans update: Taunton’s bus station may not be reopened even as the town is set to benefit from millions of pounds in government ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/20092596.taunton-bus-improvement-plans-update/
£11.9million provided for bus service improvement plan in Somerset: PLANS to upgrade Somerset’s bus network have hit a snag over the government provided less ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/20051162.11-9million-provided-bus-service-improvement-plan-somerset/
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Residents rejoice as E-scooter trial scrapped: "Good riddance" say many residents of the towns
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/residents-rejoice-somerset-towns-abolish-6417041
Thousands to be spent on Taunton relief road compensation: The road opened in 2017, two years behind schedule
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/thousands-pounds-set-aside-settle-7095943
Parents 'forced to home-school kids' due to 'inadequate' buses: "An increasing number of parents have contacted me to express their frustration"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-parents-forced-home-school-6214681
M5 long delays following crash heading into Devon: There is queuing traffic on the M5 Southbound near Junction 25 following the collision
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/live-m5-long-delays-following-9193992
New Exeter Chinese buffet restaurant set to open : Negotiations are underway for Exeetr's former Buffet city to be re-let as a restaurant
devonlive.com/whats-on/food-drink/new-exeter-chinese-buffet-restaurant-9190570
Reuben Norman litter picking at Minerva Primary School: A seven-year-old boy from a school in Taunton has captured the hearts of his community through his ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24214133.reuben-norman-litter-picking-minerva-primary-school/
Digital Innovation Centre to open on Firepool in May: The new purpose-built Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI) is set to officially open its doors ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24216570.digital-innovation-centre-open-firepool-may/
Taunton gift business Woodcraft by JoMo closes down: A Taunton-based wooden gift business named Woodcraft by JoMo has closed down after eight years in business.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24214525.taunton-gift-business-woodcraft-jomo-closes/
Taunton's Town Wardens make repairs and refurbishments: Taunton's Town Wardens have made repairs and refurbishments to local services in the town.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24214416.tauntons-town-wardens-make-repairs-refurbishments/
B&Q: First employee visits Taunton store for 25 anniversary: B&Q's first ever employee visited the Taunton store to celebrate the company's 55-year anniversary
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24211631.b-q-first-employee-visits-taunton-store-25-anniversary/
Broomstone House near Taunton available to rent over Easter: Broomstone House near Taunton is available to rent over Easter for a luxurious bank holiday stay.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24215107.broomstone-house-near-taunton-available-rent-easter/
The Manfreds' Hits & More tour coming to Brewhouse Theatre: Following their successful 60th anniversary tour in 2023, The Manfreds are set to perform at the ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24212749.manfreds-hits-tour-coming-brewhouse-theatre/
Filling mobility gaps: Learning from cities worldwide: Struggling to connect and streamline its multiple mobility modes, can Bengaluru learn from transport ...
thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/filling-mobility-gaps-learning-from-cities-worldwide/article67998639.ece
Poverty's Pain: Taunton author uncovers family history: A Taunton author has written a fascinating new novel based on shocking discoveries in a search for her ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24215000.povertys-pain-taunton-author-uncovers-family-history/
Controversial funding: Wissing wants 150 million euros for air taxis: Transport Minister Volker Wissing wants to invest millions in an air taxi company ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/volocopter-wissing-will-150-millionen-euro-fuer-flugtaxis-19610407.html
Quick Glance: Transport Minister to Invest Millions in German Flying Taxi Startup
- Transport Minister Volker Wissing plans to invest 150 million euros in Volocopter despite a strict budget cut.
- The investment risks lie with taxpayers, as the funds are solely allocated to Volocopter.
- Auditors warn of the high risks associated with the investment in the flying taxi startup.
- Volocopter aims for a type certification in summer 2024, but doubts exist regarding the ambitious timeline.
Quebec reaches possible contract deal with 4,000 more public service workers: Affected workers are employees at the transport ministry, prison kitchens and plant ...
montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/quebec-reaches-possible-contract-deal-with-4000-more-public-service-workers
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Peter Andre opens Azthetics Dentaquest clinic in Taunton: Peter Andre and his wife Emily cut the ribbon to open the new Azthetics Dentaquest clinic in Taunton.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24208609.peter-andre-opens-azthetics-dentaquest-clinic-taunton/
Mother-daughter dogs abandoned in lay-by, looking for new home: Bernadette and Beans "will bring endless joy into anyone's lives"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/doggy-mother-daughter-duo-looking-9187294
Permission to convert Bishops Lydeard Post Office into home: Bishops Lydeard Post Office permission for conversion into a home.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24208252.permission-convert-bishops-lydeard-post-office-home/
Taunton's Bridgwater Road to close for almost two weeks: Somerset Council has made an order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Bridgwater Road from ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24207910.tauntons-bridgwater-road-close-almost-two-weeks/
Property for sale in Taunton: Five bedroom townhouse: This large Victorian house occupies a spot in one of the most popular residential areas of Taunton ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24201901.property-sale-taunton-five-bedroom-townhouse/
Call 999 if you see missing teenager: Jonathan was reported missing from Butleigh nearly two week ago
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/live-call-999-you-see-9185871
Troy Webster fundraising run for Taunton Town Football Club: Troy is undertaking the run to raise money for Taunton Town Football Club who have been undergoing a ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24206001.troy-webster-fundraising-run-taunton-town-football-club/
National League South: Taunton Town 2-3 Chelmsford City: It was an impressive crowd for Taunton Town at the ground for their Past Players Day and the Easter ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/sport/24206506.national-league-south-taunton-town-2-3-chelmsford-city/
Planning application submitted to Somerset Council: A multi-storey hospital car park, converting a pub to holiday lets and new homes near the A358 are among the ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24205344.planning-application-submitted-somerset-council/
Urgent search for missing boy who vanished: Blaize, 15 was last seen in Taunton on Sunday (March 17)
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/live-urgent-search-missing-boy-9184835
All the winners from the Somerset Business Awards 2024: The winners of the 2024 Somerset Business Awards have been announced - here is the full list.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24198993.winners-somerset-business-awards-2024/
National Lottery winner launch pop-up ladies’ boutique in Taunton: West Country mums looking to get back to work were given a boost when a team of National ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24199336.national-lottery-winner-launch-pop-up-ladies-boutique-taunton/
Jeremy Browne visits Taunton to support Lib Dem Gideon Amos: A former Liberal Democrat MP for Taunton is visiting the town this weekend.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24203253.jeremy-browne-visits-taunton-support-lib-dem-gideon-amos/
Fears for safety of teen who vanished from home: David, 15, was last seen wearing a Nike tracksuit and Nike trainers. There are concerns for his wellbeing and ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/live-urgent-search-taunton-teen-9180777
Arrests made in Taunton after thefts from town centre businesses: Police have made arrests in Taunton town centre after a series of thefts.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24201449.arrests-made-taunton-thefts-town-centre-businesses/
Appeal launched to find missing teenager last seen in Taunton: David, 15, is described as white, around 5ft 6ins tall, with a slim build, short brown hair and a ...
trib.al/9ZTIN1v
Iconic railway marks 150 years as it returns for 2024: Celebrate the 150th anniversary of West Somerset Railway as it bursts back onto the scene after a busy ...
devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/iconic-south-west-railway-marks-9178394
Deadly danger: bollards on Steinhagen's cycle paths should disappear: The NRW Ministry of Transport demands that all barriers on cycle paths in the state be ...
haller-kreisblatt.de/lokal/steinhagen/23812210_Toedliche-Gefahr-Poller-auf-Steinhagens-Radwegen-sollen-verschwinden.html
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Taunton armed forces hub opened as part of Somerset effort: Taunton has received a new armed forces hub opened as part of the military's effort to support ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24197862.taunton-armed-forces-hub-opened-part-somerset-effort/
Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a large ship collided into it. Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore Fire ... Show more
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Cause of Northwich station collapse finally made public: Vegetation was to blame for the catastrophic failure, a government watchdog has revealed
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/cause-northwich-station-collapse-finally-28898696
Bribe size doubles as Interior named most corrupt ministry: New report paints grim picture of a nation where there are no free government services.
nation.africa/kenya/news/bribe-size-doubles-as-interior-named-most-corrupt-ministry-4570808
Major Stagecoach investment to give Devon better buses: Stagecoach will be investing £15 million into the project in Exeter, North Devon and Torridge
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/major-stagecoach-investment-give-devon-9190657
Now you can book a taxi via licensed applications from the airport I Times of Oman
cdn-1.timesofoman.com/article/143759-now-you-can-book-a-taxi-via-licensed-applications-from-the-airport
Suffolk may get a version the Oyster card in devolution deal: Plans for Suffolk's own version of London's Oyster card for bus and rail travel could be part of a ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24209885.suffolk-may-get-version-oyster-card-devolution-deal/
Wage agreement with GDL: Transport Minister Wissing expects higher rail ticket prices
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/service/bahn-volker-wissing-rechnet-nach-einigung-mit-gdl-mit-hoeheren-ticketpreisen-a-bc0612d6-b387-409c-89b6-6952d381be21
Quick Glance: Tariff Dispute Resolved: Deutsche Bahn & GDL Reach Agreement
- The lengthy tariff dispute between Deutsche Bahn and the GDL union was resolved after more than four months.
- The core of the agreement is the reduction of working hours to a 35-hour week with a range of 35 to 40 hours until 2029.
- In addition to the working hour arrangement, a salary increase of 420 euros in two stages was agreed upon, along with an inflation compensation premium.
- The negotiations were marked by strikes and bargaining phases, ultimately leading to an agreement, avoiding strikes until the end of February 2026.
United Airlines viral video: 'No way that's a real service dog': One traveler put out a controversial post telling others to "stop faking service dogs to fly."
thestreet.com/travel/united-airlines-flight-fake-service-dog-reddit
Portion of Interstate 70 at Interstate 270 closed after semi crash, police say: TV reports that a portion of Interstate 70 at Interstate 270 closed for hours ...
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/03/27/interstate-70-at-interstate-270-closed-after-semi-crash-police-say/73115495007/
JT Grup Oil SA Completes Phase I of Private Oil Terminal - The Romania Journal: JT Grup Oil S.A. has concluded the JT Terminal project, the only private owned ...
romaniajournal.ro/business/companies/energy/jt-grup-oil-sa-completes-phase-i-of-private-oil-terminal/
Coroner recommends doctors report to Waka Kotahi if patient unfit to drive, following death
nzherald.co.nz/nz/coroner-recommends-doctors-report-to-waka-kotahi-if-patient-unfit-to-drive-following-death/WEDJ4E2XGRCMZBLLXX2ZP6JQ2A/
Disabled Devon woman abused for using e-scooter: Ella Wakley, 19, is campaigning to change the law
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/disabled-devon-woman-abused-using-9186812
One injured in Commerce City shooting on Interstate 76: One person was taken to a hospital after a shooting temporarily forced eastbound Interstate 76 to close ...
denverpost.com/2024/03/26/shooting-closes-eastbound-interstate-76-commerce-city/
Flight route debate in the Esslingen district - Transport Minister wants to close gaps
esslinger-zeitung.de/inhalt.flugrouten-debatte-im-landkreis-esslingen-verkehrsminister-will-graeben-schliessen.50ff33c8-ff29-4eca-8917-6edfc226131e.html
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Japanese land prices up for 3rd year, returns to pre-pandemic levels - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240326/p2g/00m/0bu/054000c
Eastbound Interstate 70 closed in Eisenhower Tunnel for crash: Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed in the Eisenhower Johnson Tunnel for a crash ...
denverpost.com/2024/03/26/eastbound-interstate-70-closed-eisenhower-tunnel-crash/
Don Holt Bridge linking North Charleston with Mount Pleasant to be replaced to boost state port
postandcourier.com/news/container-ship-bridge-south-carolina-ports/article_779411d0-eb81-11ee-8de4-979d2f0febf0.html
Map: Mudslide closes Highway 9 above Saratoga: A two-mile stretch of Highway 9 is closed because of debris from a mudslide, the California Department of ...
mercurynews.com/2024/03/26/map-mudslide-closes-highway-9-above-saratoga/
State threatens to take back St. Louis-area road money if local governments don’t spend faster
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/state-threatens-to-take-back-st-louis-area-road-money-if-local-governments-don-t/article_2a37f9e6-e88f-11ee-92de-e3d6feabf185.html
Flint advocates seeking 'straight answer' from MDOT on I-475 rebuild: Flint residents are urging Michigan to alter its plans for a rebuild of I-475 ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/25/flint-advocates-seeking-straight-answer-from-mdot-on-i-475-rebuild-michigan/72946037007/
UPDATED: Free buses to transport fans to Capital Cup final in Egypt Stadium - Urban & Transport - Egypt
english.ahram.org.eg/News/519945.aspx
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a large ship collided into it. Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore Fire ... Show more
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Isle of Wight ferry firm Wightlink boss refutes MP Bob Seely claims: MP Bob Seely was critical of Red Funnel and Wightlink in a new report.
countypress.co.uk/news/24211068.isle-wight-ferry-firm-wightlink-boss-refutes-mp-bob-seely-claims/
Clean, green all-electric buses heading for Northampton...but not until late 2026
northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/clean-green-all-electric-buses-heading-for-northamptonbut-not-until-late-2026-4569029
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NFL draft: New service details released about Detroit public transit options: A new shuttle service connects downtown Detroit and Metro Airport ...
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/03/26/nfl-draft-getting-around-detroit/73095122007/
Buses axed because they 'weren't needed' as 680,000 journeys cut: Customers are walking, cycling and switching to other modes of transport such as the Elizabeth ...
mylondon.news/news/transport/london-buses-axed-werent-needed-28884440
E-scooter trial extended for another two years in Salfordwww.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/e-scooter-trial-extended-another-28886012
Sandbanks Ferry tolls increased to maximum amount possible www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24208510.sandbanks-ferry-tolls-increase-april-1/
Free dashcams to be offered to northern Lincolnshire motorists: An application process will ensure those who use the region's main roads and are willing to ...
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/free-dashcams-offered-northern-lincolnshire-9187375
Eastbound Interstate 70 closed near Colorado border with Kansas: Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed between Burlington and the Kansas state line for safety ...
denverpost.com/2024/03/25/eastbound-interstate-70-closed-near-colorado-border-with-kansas/
Residential parking permit plans resurface in NYC as congestion pricing looms: Two bills seek to introduce a residential parking permit system as a way of ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/25/residential-parking-permit-plans-resurface-in-nyc-as-congestion-pricing-looms/
A trucking and rail strategy that boomed during pandemic shocks is heating up again
cnbc.com/2024/03/25/a-trucking-strategy-that-boomed-during-pandemic-shocks-is-hot-again.html
Calls to get e-scooters off the footpath as injuries soar: A wheelchair user says she lives in constant fear of colliding with an e-scooter: "I'm tired of that ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512646/calls-to-get-e-scooters-off-the-footpath-as-injuries-soar
Crashes strand Alta, Snowbird skiers in Little Cottonwood Canyon: UDOT and the Unified Police Department closed Little Cottonwood Canyon indefinitely Monday ...
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/03/25/crashes-strand-alta-snowbird/
Serious doubts have been raised by the government over whether the futuristic Coventry VLR tram system should be built - www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/serious-doubts-raised-futuristic-coventry-28878418
'Real breakthrough' in Manchester Piccadilly underground station plans: The government had previously dismissed the proposal
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/real-breakthrough-manchester-piccadilly-underground-28882937
Drones may soon help WA clean up graffiti along state highways: With a pilot program approved, Washington may soon employ aerial drone technology to deal with a ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/drones-could-help-wa-clean-up-graffiti-along-state-highways/
These Are The 32 Factories Where BMW Makes Cars And Engines: The BMW Group builds models for BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce along with engines at over 30 assembly ...
bmwblog.com/2024/03/25/bmw-cars-manufactured-32-factories/
New greener electric buses rolling into Warwickshire: Government to fund 27 new zero emission buses which will take to the streets of Warwick, Leamington, Rugby ...
rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/new-greener-electric-buses-rolling-into-warwickshire-48949/
It'll be a bitter blow if a solution can't be found: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24207078.newton-aycliffe-hitachi-plant-reaches-crisis-point-orders/
FAA proposes fine against Spirit Airlines for ‘hazardous materials violations’ : The Federal Aviation Administration is alleging that the ultra-low-cost carrier ...
aerotime.aero/articles/faa-spirit-airlines-fine
Auto industry pushes back against mandatory inclusion of #Feracrylum gel in vehicle first-aid kits, citing supply chain challenges ... Show more
Expressway construction unconstitutional: MOTC: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/03/25/2003815435
TechCrunch Mobility: The wheels are starting to come off the Fisker EV bus: TechCrunch Mobility is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/24/techcrunch-mobility-the-wheels-are-starting-to-come-off-the-fisker-ev-bus/
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