Tuesday: Latest traffic, travel and weather updates
6pm update: Traffic is queueing on the M4 motorway near Bath tonight as a broken down car is recovered.
The recovery work has closed one lane of the exit slip road on the eastbound carriageway at junction 18.

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Lansdown Road has now been cleared and re-opened

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9.45am update: Lansdown Road in Bath still blocked by oil spillage and debris on the road following two-car crash.
8.50am update: Motorists are warned to expect delays as two specialised load transporters will be escorted by… – Read More.

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Author: ChronReports
http://www.somersetguardian.co.uk/Drink-driving-elderly-motorists-rise/story-19930283-detail/story.html

Young cyclists learn how to stay safe on the road in Go By Bike…
The next generation of cyclists have been getting tips on how to stay safe.Primary schools across Bath and north east Somerset are getting involved with the Go By Bike initiative.The initiative sees council cycling development officer Jim Imeson running sessions on a range of issues, including how cyclists can make sure they are visible when it is dark, taking part in obstacle courses to improve handling and trying out different modes of transport including scooters and balance bikes.Peasedown…

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Author: Somerset Guardian
http://www.somersetguardian.co.uk/Drink-driving-elderly-motorists-rise/story-19930283-detail/story.html

Britain failing to protect cyclist but should they share the…
Britain is lagging behind other nations when it comes to keeping cyclists safe and most people believe lorries should be banned from city centres during rush hour.

Although the death rate has fallen over the past decade, the number of cyclists seriously injured is going up if you take into account the number of miles travelled, says a major report.

But a separate survey shows most people believe cyclists are to blame and want riders banned from wearing headphones, forced to wear helmets and… – Read More.

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Author: ChronReports
http://www.somersetguardian.co.uk/Drink-driving-elderly-motorists-rise/story-19930283-detail/story.html