A Wiltshire MP has voiced strong opposition to the recent government decision to raise the nationwide bus fare cap from £2 to £3, warning it could have devastating consequences for rural communities already facing limited …
Bristol is set to benefit significantly from a major government initiative that will see civil service jobs expanding across 13 key locations in the UK. This strategic move, projected to inject £729 million into local …
Plans to reopen railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton have received a significant boost after Transport Minister Simon Lightwood reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the proposals. During a recent debate in …
The site of Somerset’s planned railway station in Wellington will be safeguarded even if the government decides not to move forward with the £15m project, a local developer reassures. West of England Developments (Taunton) …
A stark warning from a Treasury Committee report highlights potential social exclusion risks associated with the declining use of cash across British businesses. Concerns have been raised about the impact on vulnerable …
Local authorities across the UK are facing new directives to take a firmer stance on fly-tipping and to crack down on unlicensed waste operators. In response to a significant rise in fly-tipping incidents, the government is …
MPs have issued stark warnings over the dire condition of NHS hospitals, citing failing infrastructure, overwhelmed services, and unsafe facilities across the South West and beyond. They called for a 10-year investment …
The decision to delay the much-needed upgrades at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton until 2033 has sparked outrage among Somerset MPs. The government’s refusal to provide funding for urgent repairs as part of the new …
MPs from Somerset are ramping up pressure on the government to prioritize road safety measures and invest in active travel infrastructure, citing increasing traffic congestion and heightened accident risks in rural areas as …
The Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare has applauded the recent revelation that the government has carried out 24,000 deportations since assuming power last summer. Daniel Aldridge, the first-ever Labour MP for the constituency, …
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 …
Somerset’s deteriorating ‘concrete carriageway’ is set to undergo a much-needed revamp with a planned closure commencing in June. The long-awaited £5.7m project, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), will focus on …
Dozens of schools have dropped out of the government’s free breakfast club trial, with others replacing them - find out if yours is still taking part using our interactive map. The Department for Education has begun rolling …
The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, has emphasized the pivotal role of the tourism sector in many communities across the South West. He has warned that the ongoing cost of living crisis has significantly …
Mark Blaker, a parent carer from Wiveliscombe, has taken action to oppose the government’s proposal to cut disability benefits. His son, Joe, who has learning disabilities, is one of approximately a million disabled …