16 June 2025, London, UK – According to new research, one in five (20%) Brits believe they’re “boring now” and are settling in to more low-key birthday celebrations.
Further findings from First Bus, the UK’s largest bus operator, reveal that the nation is bidding farewell to big boozy birthday bashes, as getting drunk is a priority for only 7% of Brits.
TONED-DOWN IS IN
We're making some changes to your local bus services to better reflect changing travel habits. There will also be some departure stand changes within the Haymarket Bus Station.
Here's a summary of the changes from Sunday 13th July 2025,
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+40mins delays due to roadworks taking place on Rayleigh Road (between junctions with Progress Road and Rochford Corner)
Service 25
09:20 Taunton to Cotford St Luke cancelled due to heavy traffic in the town centre.
09:46 Cotford St Luke to Taunton cancelled due to heavy traffic in the town centre.
Service 4
12:15 Taunton Parade to Market House cancelled due to a vehicle breakdown - service reinstated.
Service 1
12:30 Taunton to Pyrland and Priorswood cancelled.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Updated 12:16
We are delighted to offer FREE bus travel on Saturday 28th June to celebrate and support Armed Forces Day.
To allow for resurfacing works on Sunday 22nd June 09:00 until Sunday 29th June 18:00, Redbrae Road will be closed.
During the closure, all stops will be observed and the following diversion will be in operation:
Service 88, 88A towards Harestanes: Waterside Road, Merkland Drive, Langmuir Road, Alloway Drive, normal route.
Service 88, 88A towards Buchanan Bus Station: Alloway Drive, Langmuir Road, Merkland Drive, Waterside Road, normal route.
To allow for resurfacing works on Monday 23rd June 08:00 until Thursday 26th June 18:00, University Avenue between Gibson Street and Oakfield Avenue will be closed.
During the closure, all stops will be observed and the following diversion will be in operation:
Service 4 & 4A towards Broomhill: Woodlands Road, Park Road, Great Western Road, Byres Road, Highburgh Road, normal route.
Due to road closures at Silk Mills Road and Chelston Link Road, we anticipate delays to these services as traffic is diverted (not on the route).
Also for any services into and out of Taunton and the town routes.
Up until mid-September.
Rotherham Road has been closed by unannounced road works.
Services outbound to Rotherham to use Orgreave Road.
Inbound to Sheffield via the normal route.
Information on one.network suggests work may be completed by 8th August.