“Lives at Risk” as Co-Responder Scheme Scrapped Despite Rural Ambulance Delays Monday, 30 June, 2025 A controversial decision to phase out the co-responder scheme in the South West has been branded “dangerous and deeply irresponsible” by rural campaigners, following data that shows patients in Tiverton and Minehead are already waiting nearly an hour for emergency help. The scheme, which sees volunteers attend incidents alongside trained emergency service crews, is being wound down, despite its... Local News
Family and Small Businesses Drive our Future 19th June 2025 Family businesses drive the economy in rural Britain. In our area, 94% of jobs come from small and medium-sized firms, people building something of their own... Local News
Thank You for your Cleeve Hill Support. 12th June 2025 Thank you to everyone who signed the letter to object to the closure of the B3191 at Cleeve Hill. Over 1,000 of you took the time to stand up for your... Local News
Putting Young People & Families First on Exmoor 11th June 2025 We have a housing crisis on Exmoor, and that’s why the work of Exmoor Young Voices is so vital. It was great to catch up with Les at the Dulverton Breakfast... Local News
Add Your Name to Save the B3191 at Cleeve Hill, Watchet 29th May 2025 Somerset Council’s proposal to close this stretch permanently, without committing to a viable alternative or bypass, threatens to isolate Watchet and Blue... Local News
James Wright welcome's Labour u-turn on sustainable farming funding 20th May 2025 Thousands of farmers across Somerset and Devon are breathing a sigh of relief after a major government U-turn, prompted by legal pressure from the National... Local News
Celebrating Somerset Day 11th May 2025 I'm proud to have grown up amongst Somerset's rich history. Somerset Day is a day to celebrate all the great things about our county, from Exmoor to the Mendips... Local News
Let’s Get West Somerset Moving - Add Your Name! 2nd May 2025 For too long, people in West Somerset have been left behind by poor transport links. If you live in Minehead, or Watchet and need to get to work, college, or a... Local News
Why I’m Voting Conservative – And Why You Should Too 25th April 2025 On May 1st, you get to decide what kind of council Devon should have, one focused on keeping taxes low and services running well, or one obsessed with headlines... Local News
MP Under Fire for Missing Historic Steel Debate While Shopping in Minehead 24th April 2025 Rachel Gilmour MP is facing criticism after failing to attend one of the most significant parliamentary sittings in recent memory, while reportedly shopping in... Local News
