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The South West’s status as Britain’s premier holiday destination faces a significant challenge following the Government’s approval of a new power for mayors and...

Between September and March, fuel duty will rise by 5p, adding costs to our commutes, weekly shops, and small businesses. With global oil prices already spiking...

Following the recent announcement that the Labour government has launched a formal external investigation into Somerset Council’s financial management...

New details obtained via Freedom of Information (FOI) requests have revealed that the ongoing refurbishment of the A39/Dunster Steep traffic lights is costing...

Our churches are facing a "tax cliff-edge" on March 31, 2026. For decades, the Listed Places of Worship (LPW) Grant Scheme allowed churches to reclaim the 20%...

A huge thank you to the thousands of residents across Somerset who stood with me to say "enough is enough." I am thrilled to share that the government has...

A national campaign has warned that the Government’s new business rates support package will fail to prevent a wave of closures on the British high street and...

After challenging Somerset Council’s refusal to release information, I have forced them to disclose the truth behind the permanent closure of the B3191. The...

Local farmers and rural business owners gathered in Tiverton this week for a dedicated roundtable with Shadow Farming & Rural Affairs Minister Robbie Moore MP...