Bath and North Somerset to Receive £800 Million Boost in Regional Transport Investment Wednesday, June 4, 2025 transport investment westofengland publictransport masstransit congestion infrastructure government regionaldevelopment spendingreview sport 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. … Read More
MP Warns Sudden Farm Tax Reforms Threaten Food Security and Family Farms Thursday, May 29, 2025 inheritance farmers agriculture foodsecurity tax reforms somerset efra government rural 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 … Read More
Somerset Neighbourhoods Revealed as Hotspots for Weapons Offences Amid New Government Crackdown Wednesday, May 21, 2025 somerset knifecrime weaponscrime map avonandsomerset government policy safety crimeprevention datasurvey 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 … Read More
Britain’s Churches Face Crisis as Funding Falls Short and Communities Brace for Impact Sunday, May 18, 2025 churches funding community heritage repairs grants socialcare conservation government crisis 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, … Read More
Should Schools Relax Uniform Rules During Hot Weather? Thursday, May 15, 2025 schools uniform weather heat students education government health ventilation hydration 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, … Read More
MP Slams Bus Fare Increase, Warns of 'Catastrophic' Impact on Rural Travel Wednesday, May 14, 2025 busfare ruraltravel transport wiltshire publictransport fares government liberaldemocrats accessibility healthcare sport 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 … Read More