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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Details released of bus service disruption
Bus services are set to be diverted and a free shuttle service set up as a full road closure comes into effect on a Wiltshire route. As reported at the start of this month, Winsley Hill, near Bradford on Avon, will shut to all traffic from July 21 to August 31 while Network Rail conducts 'urgent repairs' to a railways bridge. The rail company has also advertised a diversion, which would see motorists re-routed via the A36, the A361, and through central Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon. Wiltshire Council has now confirmed the closure of the road will also affect some bus services. The D1 bus service will be unable to operate its usual route and will take the more direct route between Bradford on Avon and Bath via Sally-in-the-Woods. (Image: Google Maps) To help passengers get to and from Bradford on Avon, there will be a free shuttle bus service, operated by Beeline, from Monday to Saturday during daytime hours between Winsley village and Bradford on Avon. Posters displaying the times of the free shuttle bus are on display at bus stops in Winsley and along Winsley Road in Bradford on Avon. Any passengers travelling to Bath from Winsley can take the free shuttle to Bradford on Avon and then change to the D1 or D1x at Christ Church, while passengers heading to Trowbridge can change at the Bradford on Avon Town Bridge. Suggested reading: Police ramp up bid to tackle anti-social behaviour in town Tesco plans to open new shop in town Police respond to 'disturbance in toilets' of town's shopping centre The D1 will continue to serve Winsley village and Winsley Road during the evening from 6.05pm onwards and all day on Sundays and public holidays. However, the diversion route will take longer, so there may be some small delays. The work is necessary to ensure the long-term safety and integrity of the bridge and will involve 24/7 activity throughout the closure period. The proposed diversion route. (Image: Network Rail) A clearly signposted diversion route will be in place, and pedestrian access will be maintained under the bridge, although there may be brief overnight pauses managed by marshals. Cllr Martin Smith, cabinet member for Highways, said: 'We understand this closure will cause disruption, but these works are vital for public safety and the continued operation of the railway. 'We've worked closely with Network Rail to ensure alternative travel arrangements are in place, particularly for bus users. 'Throughout the closure, we will be monitoring the effect that this closure has on the local traffic network, particularly in the surrounding villages, and if required we will take appropriate action to mitigate any major traffic issues.'
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Body found in river after search for swimmer
The body of a 26-year-old man has been recovered from a river following an extensive search effort. Wiltshire Police said it responded to concerns for a man who had been swimming in the River Avon in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, at 17:43 BST on Friday. Emergency crews from Trowbridge, Chippenham, Bath and Temple Back, along with water rescue units from Trowbridge, Stratton and Bath, attended the scene and later recovered a body. While formal identification has not yet taken place, police said the man's family had been informed. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wiltshire Police
BBC News
28-06-2025
- BBC News
Body found in River Avon after search for swimmer
The body of a 26-year-old man has been recovered from a river following an extensive search Police said it responded to concerns for a man who had been swimming in the River Avon in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, at 17:43 BST on crews from Trowbridge, Chippenham, Bath and Temple Back, along with water rescue units from Trowbridge, Stratton and Bath, attended the scene and later recovered a formal identification has not yet taken place, police said the man's family had been informed.
BBC News
28-06-2025
- BBC News
Two men arrested after bronze statues stolen from Iford Manor
Two men have been arrested after four bronze statues were stolen from the grounds of a manor, police have said. Wiltshire Police said the large art pieces were taken from Iford Manor near Bradford on Avon on 19 February where a Jazz festival was taking place.A statue of She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus, including the plinth, two Roman deer and a bust of Antinous were stolen from the property, officers said.A 31-year-old and a 39-year-old were arrested in Bristol on Thursday evening and released under conditional bail not to re-enter the county. Managing partner at the estate, William Cartwright-Hignett, previously told the BBC he was "frustrated and angry" the garden had been targeted and "violated" in such a way. Det Insp Penny Andrews said: "We are continuing to appeal for anyone knows anything about the stolen items or who saw anything suspicious leading up to the incident to come forward with information."No matter how insignificant you may think the information may be, it could be vital to assist our ongoing investigation."We would also urge any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items."She urged the public to report any information which might aid their investigation, and thanked colleagues in Avon and Somerset Police for their help in apprehending the suspects.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
A Welcome to Frome road sign has been moved to Midsomer Norton
A Welcome to Frome road sign has been moved to another Somerset town 10 miles (16km) were left confused when the sign appeared on the B3355 going into Midsomer Norton on follows a spate of sign swapping across the West Country region in March, which included the welcome sign for Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire, ending up in Portland, Dorset - more than 60 miles (97km) away.A spokesperson for Somerset Council said: "We are aware of this latest incident and remind those involved that this is an act of criminal damage which will need to be repaired at public expense. If residents see something like this happening they should contact the police." Peter, who lives locally, said he was "amused" to see the sign change when he popped out to do his supermarket shop."I knew that it was wrong. Obviously I should be coming to Midsomer Norton so part of me thought it was some kind of Dad's Army tribute where they changed the signs around to confuse invading armies," he it as a "professional job", Peter said while signs nearby are often daubed with graffiti, he had never seen town welcome signs swapped around before."It seems like an April fools day prank but obviously we're not in April," he said. In the earlier incidents, four signs were confirmed to have reappeared in different areas, with those from Camerton, near Bath, Somerset, and the Jurassic Coast, in Dorset, appearing in involved said at the time that they believed it to be "a prank".
