M5 Link Road to Undergo Three Month Closure for Major Revamp Wednesday, April 23, 2025 revamp closure somerset highway upgrade roadworks funding rubblization government renewal 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), … Read More
Find out if your school is part of the government’s Breakfast Club scheme Wednesday, April 23, 2025 breakfast club scheme schools children parents education government trial interactive map nutrition 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 … Read More
Lib Dem Leader Urges Action to Protect South West Tourism from Tax Hikes Wednesday, April 23, 2025 tourism south west tax hikes ed davey liberal democrats national insurance hospitality government crisis summit 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 … Read More
'Dad Raises Concerns Over Government Plans to Cut Disability Benefits' Tuesday, April 22, 2025 advocacy disability benefits government proposal opposition community support employment poverty 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 … Read More
Keir Starmer Launches Free Breakfast Clubs at 750 Schools Tuesday, April 22, 2025 keir starmer breakfast clubs parents schools childcare funding education rollout government families Today, the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, launched the rollout of new free breakfast clubs at 750 schools nationwide. The initiative aims to alleviate the constraints of rigid school hours for parents by providing 30 minutes … Read More
Potholes Plague Somerset Roads, Drivers Demand Action Tuesday, April 22, 2025 somerset potholes roads maintenance drivers safety infrastructure council government neglect Drivers in Somerset are expressing frustration and concern over the deteriorating state of the roads, with potholes causing damage and safety hazards. One local resident, Greg West, voiced his dismay after his car hit a deep … Read More