Campaign to Designate Somerset Levels as National Landscape Gains Momentum Wednesday, April 30, 2025 somerset levels landscape national conservation preservation environment designation protection campaign A recent call from Somerset councillor Henry Hobhouse to designate the Somerset Levels as the UK’s newest national landscape has ignited discussions on preservation and protection. The Levels, boasting the largest … Read More
Crackdown on 'Headphone Dodgers' Proposed by Liberal Democrats Monday, April 28, 2025 headphone dodgers public transport liberal democrats fines regulations antisocial behavior campaign commuters ambiance The Liberal Democrats are leading a campaign to impose fines of up to £1,000 on individuals who disturb fellow passengers on public transport by playing loud music through their headphones. Dubbed “headphone … Read More
South West's Rail Campaign for Station Funding Reaches Westminster Friday, April 25, 2025 south west rail campaign funding appeal westminster reopening wellington cullompton delegation parliament government A delegation of 30 individuals from the South West recently made a direct plea to Parliament, urging the government to allocate funding for the construction of new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton. Organized by … Read More
Woman's Life Altered After Severe Asthma Attack Monday, April 14, 2025 asthma neurological disorder feeding tube wheelchair mobility dysphagia funding medical equipment campaign After suffering a serious asthma attack, Hayley Coombs has been left with a neurological disorder that has drastically changed her life. The attack, followed by a prolonged seizure, resulted in her inability to feel her left … Read More
MP Calls for St George's Day Bank Holiday Friday, April 11, 2025 st george's day bank holiday campaign celebration england history culture values tourism community Dan Aldridge, the Somerset MP, has launched a campaign petitioning the UK Government to declare April 23 as a national bank holiday for St George’s Day. Aldridge emphasizes that this initiative is more than just a day … Read More
Community Mobilizes to Save Last Pub in Somerset Village Thursday, April 10, 2025 somerset village pub community fundraising acquisition refurbishment share offer local campaign A Somerset village is banding together to raise £450,000 in a bid to acquire and revive the only remaining pub in their area. The Britannia Inn ceased operations in June 2021 upon the retirement of long-time landlords Rob and … Read More