The leader of North Somerset Council, Mike Bell, has expressed strong confidence that the government will soon approve funding for the long-awaited Portishead Railway reopening, even though the scheme was absent from Rachel …
Over 100 Labour MPs are gearing up to oppose the Government’s proposed cuts to welfare payments, specifically targeting Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the need for a …
The long-awaited new railway station in Wellington has been officially approved by the government as part of its recent spending review, ending months of uncertainty for the project. Valued at £15 million, the Wellington …
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the latest Spending Review on Wednesday, setting out the government’s fiscal plans for the coming years. A key announcement was a commitment of billions of pounds to boost the construction of …
Nathan Jones, a 42-year-old painter at the Hinkley nuclear power station in Somerset, has voiced his support for the government’s substantial investment in nuclear energy, despite acknowledging the considerable expense …
Rachel Reeves’s recent spending review concluded without any commitment to funding the Portishead Railway, leaving the project’s future in limbo. During her announcement in the House of Commons, the Chancellor highlighted …
The Government has announced a major U-turn on winter fuel payments, extending eligibility to over nine million pensioners in England and Wales this winter. Under the revised guidelines disclosed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, …
One of Somerset’s MPs has made a last-ditch effort to secure approval for a new £15 million railway station in Wellington as the government prepares to announce the outcome of its spending review. The project has been …
The UK government has announced a significant expansion of the free school meals scheme, set to take effect from September 2026. Currently, all children in England receive free school meals up to the end of Year 2, with …
Somerset Council has stepped in with nearly £1.5 million in additional funding to prevent the closure of Hill View School, a newly opened special needs school catering to children with special educational needs and …
The Government has unveiled an ambitious £800 million investment to enhance the transport network in Bath, North Somerset, and surrounding areas, as part of a broader £15.6 billion public transport upgrade across England. …
Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke has issued a strong warning about recent inheritance tax reforms impacting family-run farms, highlighting the threat they pose to rural communities and national food security. Representing …
A revealing new map highlights the Somerset neighbourhoods where people are most likely to be found armed with knives, guns, or other offensive weapons, coinciding with the government’s introduction of tougher measures to …
Britain’s historic churches, long cherished as cornerstones of community life, now stand at a precarious crossroads. MPs have sounded the alarm over a looming crisis as funding cuts coincide with soaring repair costs, …
With the arrival of warmer weather across Britain, temperatures are forecasted to consistently exceed 20 degrees Celsius in several regions over the coming weeks. While many will enjoy the spring sunshine outdoors, …