Chepstow: Road Closure Notice on Thu 02 Oct 25

 
Chepstow Town Council: Road Closure Notice – Rifles Homecoming Parade

On Thursday, 2nd October 2025, 3.30–5:30pm, parts of Chepstow town centre will be closed for the 1st Battalion The Rifles Homecoming Parade.

Full Closure:
High Street, Bank Street & part of Oxford Street (2pm–5:30pm)

Rolling Closures:
Moor Street, Hardwick Terrace, Welsh Street
Beaufort Square, Middle Street, Upper Church Street, Bridge Street & Nelson Street

Please expect small delays while the parade moves through. Diversions will be in place.
We appreciate your patience as Chepstow comes together to welcome home the Rifles

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Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire

The mini bus can be driven by anyone over the age of 25 years with a clean driving license that has been held for at least 24 months.

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Northern Ireland: NI Direct. GOV.UK Vehicle Tests: Temporary Exemption Certificates

 

Vehicles that were first registered between 1 June 2020 and 31 May 2021 or between 1 June 2018 and 31 May 2019, and have a valid Northern Ireland MOT will be given a Temporary Exemption Certificate (TEC ).
This means they will not need a vehicle test (MOT) for 12 months from the date their current certificate expires.
Find out more at: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/.../guide-booking-your-mot...
Department for Infrastructure

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Stafford: Staffordshire County Council Bus service update 22nd September 2025

Bus service changes - October 2025

Stafford Borough Council

There are no service changes confirmed for October currently. However, bus services may change at short notice and changes will be added to our website during the month as needed.

Stay up to date with bus service changes

In addition to any changes detailed above, bus services may change at short notice and service changes will be added to our website throughout the month as needed at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Transport/buses/Changes-to-bus-services

Revised timetables will be available on Traveline and on our bus map and timetable pages around two weeks before the amendment date, or you can email publictransport@staffordshire.gov.uk for a timetable.

See HERE

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Brecon: Free parking every Saturday at Canal Road Car Park, Brecon

Brecon Town Council:

FREE Parking every Saturday!
Every Saturday, enjoy FREE parking at Canal Road Car Park, Brecon, thanks to Brecon Town Council. No tickets, no hassle — just park and go!
Canal Road Car Park, Brecon
Saturdays | FREE

See you in Brecon!

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Stafford: Staffordshire County Council Bus service update

Bus service changes

Stafford Borough Council

from 31 August

First Potteries service 6A (Blythe Bridge - Hanley) will have a revised timetable.
First Potteries service 101 (Stafford - Hanley) will have a revised timetable.

from 1 September

Select Bus service 8/8A (Stafford - Redhill) will be unable to serve Parkside whilst the no right turn restriction is in place on Beaconside. The rest of the timetable will be unchanged with Crab Lane serving as the timing point, and the nearest stop to the Parkside estate, rather than the shopping precinct.

D&G Bus service X41 (Stafford - Alton Towers) will have a revised timetable until 3 November.

See link Here

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Stafford: Your Highways Newsletter for Stafford Borough A34 corridor scheme moves to final phase

 

Welcome to your monthly highways newsletter for Stafford and Stone - keeping you up to date with upcoming schemes, completed projects and repairs. A34 corridor scheme moves to final phase.

See Link HERE

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Dorset: School transport & pupil bus passes

 

Find information on school transport in Dorset, including: school bus updates safety of routes, all school transport news, how to apply for school transport schemes and appeal against a transport decision. Click HERE

Dorset County Council (DCC) school bus passes These cards will be sent direct to your home address by second class post.

DCC school bus passes will be for the life of attendance at your school or college, subject to transport entitlement and so will not need to be re-issued every year. These passes contain an electronic chip. School vehicles are fitted with electronic chip readers that will allow passes to be checked and details of the journeys recorded.

If a bus pass is lost during the academic year you must obtain a temporary pass from your school office in order to continue using school transport until a replacement pass can be issued.

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Hampshire: Solent Go Travelcard

With unlimited bus travel from Winchester to Totton to Emsworth and everything in between, and additional ferry travel, Solent Go is the easy, smart and responsible travel option.

Easier travel with the Solent Go travelcard

No need to have the right cash to hand for fares or to remember which operators you’re travelling with. The Solent Go travelcard works on most buses and ferries* throughout South Hampshire. 

Paper tickets and loose change are a thing of the past. You can travel smart and just tap in with the new Solent Go travelcard on most buses and ferries* in the region.
Responsible travel with the Solent Go travelcard

Powys: FREE First aid and emergency training for bikers, available in Powys, dates from April to Sept 25

FREE First aid and emergency training for bikers, available in Brecon. Book your space now!

Biker Down Cymru is a FREE ‘Emergency First Aid’ course for bikers

The course includes topics such as:

➡️ Initial on the scene management
➡️ First aid for motorcyclists
➡️ The science of being seen

Newtown Fire Station:

• Saturday 19th April 2025
• Saturday 17th May 2025

Brecon Fire Station:

• Saturday 14th June 2025
• Saturday 12th July 2025

Llandrindod Wells Fire Station:

• Saturday 9th August 2025
• Saturday 20th September 2025

Spaces for these free courses are limited and fill up quickly. Please get in touch to reserve your places as soon as possible: 01597 826924 or miranda.capecchi1@powys.gov.uk

https://en.powys.gov.uk/.../Motorcycle-safety-and-training

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Leuchars: Scots DG PRI Minibus

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Leuchars: Welfare Team Motorhome for hire

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The Welfare Team are please to announce that bookings are now being taken(for May onwards) for the hire of their newly purchased 6 berth motorhome.

£50per day or £300 per week - minimum 3 days hire.

Half of booking fee required to confirm booking with final amount payable 4 weeks before date of booking,

A £500 deposit is required on collect - this can be held against a credit card.

Drivers must be 23 or over and have been driving for at least 2years.

Due to additional cleaning costs and allergies, no pets are allowed in the motorhome.

Email 2REME-WELFARE-Mailbox-0@mod.gov.uk for further information.

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Gloucestershire: 'The Robin' bookable bus service

 

The Robin is your local, friendly bookable bus service, bought to you by Gloucestershire Council Council.

You search for your ideal journey, and book the option that suits you. It's local and offers affordable fares, connecting places in rural locations.

Please click the links below depending on your area:

Tewkesbury District - includes areas such as Ashchurch, Churdown, Innsworth and Tewkesbury

Cotswolds South - includes the Army Barracks (North & South) and South Cerney village

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Lyneham: Expanded 'Wiltshire Connect' bus service to include Royal Wootton Bassett and Malmesbury areas

The Public Transport team at Wiltshire Council is pleased to advise that we will be extending our popular Wiltshire Connect on-demand bus service in the Royal Wootton Bassett and Malmesbury areas from Wednesday 23rd April.

The service can be used for journeys to Royal Wootton Bassett, Malmesbury and to any location in the operating area (see image above) which includes the Great Western Hospital, Orbital Retail Park and Kemble Railway Station.

Anyone can use Wiltshire Connect and our wheelchair accessible vehicles operate between 6am-8pm Mon-Fri and 8am-7.30pm on Saturdays.

Rides can be booked by using the Wiltshire Connect app or by phone on 01225 712900 (Please note: The app can be used to book rides from Tuesday 22nd April).

Dorset: South West Train services

For Train information, timetables, rail disruptions, planning your journey and purchasing tickets click HERE

For all UK Train Services and timetables click National Rail
Please check for updates prior travelling.

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Staffordshire: A brand new bus service linking Tamworth Railway Station with the National Memorial Arboretum

A brand new bus service, linking Tamworth Railway Station with the National Memorial Arboretum,has been launched.

7 days a week
Mondays to Saturdays (9.30-5.30) and Sundays (10.30-5.30)
Tickets £3 (free for National Concessionary Bus Pass holders)


Full information on the route, and a downloadable timetable, are available at https://www.diamondbuses.com/bus-services/em/em-nma1 

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Scotland: Vector24 providing vital transport support for the Armed Forces Community

Vector24 is a Scottish charity founded in 2016 that provides vital transport support and guidance for the Armed Forces Community, Merchant Navy, Seafarers, and their families across Scotland.

Vector24 goes beyond just transport; they offer compassionate, tailored assistance to ensure that no veteran or their family faces challenges alone. Each journey is customised to meet unique needs, from medical appointments to treatment plans and social isolation support.

They have recently launched 'The Extra Mile' project, funded by the Army Central Fund and the Veterans Foundation, which offers:

Transport for serving personnel to medical appointments

Family support and transport, especially during deployments

Qualified escorts for welfare assistance

Assistance with long-term treatment plans

Appointment attendance and rescheduling help


For booking inquiries, please contact Colleen, Engagement Support Officer, at 07821 679 643 or email colleen@vector24.co.uk. For operational matters, reach out to Leon, Operations Manager, at 07821 679 647.

Visit their website at www.vector24.co.uk for more information and check the attached booklet 👉 Vector24

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Give Us Time: respite breaks for military families - 2025 dates are live!

 

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The charity ‘Give Us Time’ offers accommodation for respite breaks for UK military families. No referral is required from Welfare for families to sign up. Please see the posters for more details and the current March dates, but more 2025 dates are available on the website: https://giveustime.org.uk/

For more information email: enquiries@giveustime.org.uk

Grantham: Severe weather driving, what you need to know from the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership

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Wiltshire: Bus fare changes from January 2025

 

Due to updates in the Government’s fare cap scheme, most bus fares have now increased but will still be capped.

The maximum fare for a single journey will be capped at £3.

Visit the Connecting Wiltshire website to plan your journey now!

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