Stonehills roundabout, on the edge of Tewkesbury, named as UK…
The site of Tewkesbury’s new battle sculptures is being tipped as favourite to be named UK roundabout of the year. The UK Roundabout Appreciation Society announces which it likes the most each October. And this year’s award could go to the Stonehills roundabout, on the edge of Tewkesbury, according to society president Kevin Beresford. “It’s dynamic, full of history, and everything we’ve been looking for in a roundabout,” he said.
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Cattle on Bristol road and M5 traffic delays
Police report that cows and bulls are running loose on Winterbourne Road near Bradley Stoke after a tractor and trailer overturned at the Old Gloucester Road junction.

People are being advised not to go near the animals, which have been running into neighbouring roads.

The Highways Agency reports long delays on a 30-mile stretch of the southbound M5, between Aztec West and Burnham-on-Sea.

Average speeds of 14mph are reported between Aztec West and Cribbs Causeway, with traffic averaging 34mph…

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Bath and Witshire trains cancelled for bank holiday electrificati…
Bank holiday rail travellers between Bristol, Bath and London and across north Wiltshire face disruption this weekend, as routes are closed due to work on electrification of the line.

Bus replacement services mean that journey times will be extended by anything up to 45 minutes, and First Great Western is encouraging those using its trains anywhere between Swindon and Bristol to check details before travelling.

There will be a revised train service on Sunday and Monday between Bristol…
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Bank holiday travel hit as trains cancelled in Bath and Wiltshire…
Bank holiday rail travellers between Bristol, Bath and London and across north Wiltshire face disruption this weekend, as routes are closed due to work on electrification of the line.

Bus replacement services mean that journey times will be extended by anything up to 45 minutes, and First Great Western is encouraging those using its trains anywhere between Swindon and Bristol to check details before travelling.

There will be a revised train service on Sunday and Monday between Bristol…

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