NHS Somerset has responded to concerns raised by Liberal Democrat MP Rachel Gilmour regarding GP availability in Minehead. During a Westminster Hall debate, Gilmour highlighted that only one GP was serving 11,000 patients in …
A rare opportunity has arisen to own a picturesque piece of South Gloucestershire countryside, just eight miles from Bristol. This 0.65-acre riverside plot, nestled beside the serene River Frome near the village of Frampton …
In Warminster, a family-run farm has transformed part of its land into a vibrant swimming space, blending rural charm with community spirit. Manor Farm, located in Tytherington, has partnered with Puddle Ducks Bristol and …
GP surgeries across the South West are on the brink of collapse, MPs have warned, as overburdened doctors grapple with soaring demand, deteriorating facilities, and chronic underfunding. Faced with these challenges, some …
A bus route serving rural communities is set for extension following the cancellation of a “vital” local service, which campaigners say has inflicted significant damage. The discontinued 84/54 route connected …
Independent councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are urging the local council to take stronger action to support small and rural businesses, highlighting the risk of widespread closures under current policies. The …
A Somerset MP is pressing the government to provide fair compensation to businesses losing revenue due to prolonged roadworks near Junction 26 of the M5 and the Chelston Link Road, currently closed for a £5.7 million upgrade. …
Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has called on the government to introduce a “rural premium” designed to attract and retain more dementia carers in Somerset’s rural communities. Speaking in a …
Dozens of firefighters have spent the entire day battling a large fire at a remote property in rural Somerset. The incident unfolded at a house on Dyche Road in Holford, Exmoor, prompting crews from multiple stations …
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael MP recently visited Landmark Farm in Wanstrow, Somerset, to engage directly with local farmers about the challenges and opportunities in sustainable …
The 160th Bath and West Show opened with heartfelt recognition for individuals who have shaped the farming community and supported the show for decades, alongside emerging stars in veterinary medicine poised to lead the …
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 …
Villages across Somerset are at risk of decline unless more local jobs are created to retain young people, a local councillor has cautioned. Somerset Council recently released its economic prosperity strategy, outlining plans …
Villages throughout Somerset are at risk of decline unless urgent action is taken to create local employment opportunities for young people, warns Liberal Democrat councillor Matt Martin. Somerset Council’s recently published …
During a Westminster Hall debate on May 14, MPs delivered urgent warnings about the fragile state of the UK’s public library system, focusing on the severe challenges faced by rural libraries. Budget cuts, declining staff …