National government

Adam Dance MP of Yeovil and South Somerset said GPs are set to be 'hammered' in light of tax hike after 2024 Budget.

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GPs will be 'hammered': Adam Dance announces budget could affect GP appointments

Traffic on the A358 between Taunton and Ilminster

Traffic on the A358 between Taunton and Ilminster

Local government

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Plans to dual A358 in Somerset 'paused'

Councillor Connor Payne has been spearheading a campaign to build a new railway station on the former Chard Junction site.

Councillor Connor Payne has been spearheading a campaign to build a new railway station on the former Chard Junction site.

National government

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Government urged to support Chard Parkway amid infrastructure project cuts

Adam Dance at the Farnborough Air Show.

Adam Dance at the Farnborough Air Show.

Adam Dance MP visits the Farnborough Air Show with Leonardo

Somerset Council HQ

Somerset Council HQ

Local government

Council calls for tax reform as productivity plan is ratified

Barrons of Chard on Holyrood Street

Barrons of Chard on Holyrood Street

Local government

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£1million regeneration project for Chard town centre nears completion

MP Marcus Fysh has welcomed the news

MP Marcus Fysh has welcomed the news

Local government

Yeovil MP says Tata/JLR coming to Somerset is ‘fantastic news’

The grant will help protect more homes from flooding scenes such as this in Chard and Ilminster. Picture: Newsquest

The grant will help protect more homes from flooding scenes such as this in Chard and Ilminster. Picture: Newsquest

National government

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Government cash to prevent flooding of homes in Chard and Ilminster

MP welcomes funding for Somerset to boost drug and alcohol treatment services

Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Tory party chairman after a tax row.

Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Tory party chairman after a tax row.

National government

Nadhim Zahawi sacked as Tory chairman amid tax affairs row

Sir Kier Starmer: Journalists have 'crucial job'

Sir Kier Starmer: Journalists have 'crucial job'

National government

Sir Kier Starmer: Journalists have 'crucial job'

Culture Secretary, Michelle Donelan is supporting journalism

Culture Secretary, Michelle Donelan is supporting journalism

National government

Culture Secretary, Michelle Donelan: I am going to be a champion of journalism

Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister

Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister

Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

PIP and Universal Credit claimants given new payment date for September

The DWP confirmed the first of the cost-of-living payments will be paid this month (PA)

The DWP confirmed the first of the cost-of-living payments will be paid this month (PA)

Exact date £150 cost of living payment will be paid to millions this month

Will schools close for the Queen’s funeral? Full plans revealed for monarch’s funeral (PA)

Will schools close for the Queen’s funeral? Full plans revealed for monarch’s funeral (PA)

Queen Elizabeth

Will schools close for the Queen’s funeral? Full plans revealed for monarch’s funeral

The Queen greets Liz Truss at their audience at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Picture: Jane Barlow, PA

The Queen greets Liz Truss at their audience at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Picture: Jane Barlow, PA

National government

Somerset Lib Dems and Labour members respond to Liz Truss becoming PM

Somerset MPs have reacted to Liz Truss being elected as the next Prime Minister by Conservative Party members. Picture: Rob Pinney, PA

Somerset MPs have reacted to Liz Truss being elected as the next Prime Minister by Conservative Party members. Picture: Rob Pinney, PA

National government

Somerset MPs react to Liz Truss becoming Prime Minister

DWP PIP £156 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions. (PA)

DWP PIP £156 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions. (PA)

If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £156 per week

UK schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise. (PA)

UK schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise. (PA)

Department for Education

Schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise

500,000 UK renters could miss out on £400 energy payment - are you affected?

500,000 UK renters could miss out on £400 energy payment - are you affected?

Cost of living crisis

500,000 UK renters could miss out on £400 energy payment - are you affected?

A volunteer vaccinator administers a Covid-19 jab. Picture: St John Ambulance

A volunteer vaccinator administers a Covid-19 jab. Picture: St John Ambulance

Charity seeks volunteer vaccinators in Somerset ‘to support surges in demand’

Government urged to prevent

Government urged to prevent

Government urged to prevent "vandalism" to oak tree

More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments (PA)

More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit payments to increase, DWP confirms

New tipping laws for bars and restaurants will see millions receive cash boost. (PA)

New tipping laws for bars and restaurants will see millions receive cash boost. (PA)

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Millions of UK workers set for cash boost under new laws

What time does the cost of living payment go in? Exact time cash will hit bank account. (PA)

What time does the cost of living payment go in? Exact time cash will hit bank account. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Exact time cost of living payment will go into your bank account from TODAY

Boris Johnson speech: Read full statement as he steps down as UK Prime Minister. (PA)

Boris Johnson speech: Read full statement as he steps down as UK Prime Minister. (PA)

Boris Johnson's message to British public as he leaves 'best job in the world'

Boris Johnson set to quit as Prime Minister - What happens next?

Boris Johnson set to quit as Prime Minister - What happens next?

Boris Johnson set to quit as Prime Minister - What happens next?

Boris Johnson stands down: Reports suggest Prime Minister as resigned - what we know. (PA)

Boris Johnson stands down: Reports suggest Prime Minister as resigned - what we know. (PA)

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Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister - reports

Manor Court Community Primary School received a 'good' Ofsted rating in 2020.

Manor Court Community Primary School received a 'good' Ofsted rating in 2020.

Local MP welcomes funding boost for schools' facility projects

Boris Johnson said the MPs sanctioned

Boris Johnson said the MPs sanctioned

Mendip, Somerset

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Somerset MPs included in list of 287 politicians banned from entering Russia

New Covid guidance issued in England - when you should stay at home. (PA)

New Covid guidance issued in England - when you should stay at home. (PA)

New guidance for 'living with Covid' in England - when you should stay at home

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the rising number of Covid cases was to be “expected” following the easing of coronavirus restrictions in England. Picture: James Manning, PA Wire

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the rising number of Covid cases was to be “expected” following the easing of coronavirus restrictions in England. Picture: James Manning, PA Wire

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Covid cases in South Somerset rise amid 'expected' increase nationally

EXPENSES: Member of Parliament attend the House of Commons for PMQs (Image: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor, PA Wire)

EXPENSES: Member of Parliament attend the House of Commons for PMQs (Image: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor, PA Wire)

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Five Somerset MPs claim more than Commons average in business costs

Covid rules 'to be scrapped' by Boris Johnson on January 26 - the full list

Covid rules 'to be scrapped' by Boris Johnson on January 26 - the full list

Full list of Covid rules set to be scrapped in England next week

CASES: Over 1.2 million people tested positive for Covid in the UK between Tuesday, January 4 and Monday, January 10

CASES: Over 1.2 million people tested positive for Covid in the UK between Tuesday, January 4 and Monday, January 10

South Somerset records Covid cases rise amid reports of Downing Street drinks

Undated handout photo issued by Findmypast of instructions on how to complete the 1921 Census among the pages of one of the 30,000 volumes of the 1921 Census at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) near Southampton.

Undated handout photo issued by Findmypast of instructions on how to complete the 1921 Census among the pages of one of the 30,000 volumes of the 1921 Census at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) near Southampton.

How do I view the 1921 census? Is it free? Your questions answered

MILESTONE: Over three million people have now received their booster jab in the south west (Image: Danny Lawson, PA Wire)

MILESTONE: Over three million people have now received their booster jab in the south west (Image: Danny Lawson, PA Wire)

More than three million boosters now administered in the south west

FUNDING: Onion Collective's East Quay. Pic: Jim Stephenson 2021

FUNDING: Onion Collective's East Quay. Pic: Jim Stephenson 2021

Glastonbury Festival among organisations to benefit from latest Culture Recovery funds

VOTE: On social care reform in Parliament

VOTE: On social care reform in Parliament

'We have a social care policy that massively benefits the wealthy'

COMMITTEE: Cllr David Fothergill, Cllr David Hall, Cllr John Woodman (substitute for Cllr Faye Purbrick SCC) , Cllr Federica Smith-Roberts, Cllr Ros Wyke, Cllr Duncan McGinty, Cllr Clare Paul, Cllr Val Keitch, Cllr Mandy Chilcott

COMMITTEE: Cllr David Fothergill, Cllr David Hall, Cllr John Woodman (substitute for Cllr Faye Purbrick SCC) , Cllr Federica Smith-Roberts, Cllr Ros Wyke, Cllr Duncan McGinty, Cllr Clare Paul, Cllr Val Keitch, Cllr Mandy Chilcott

Local government

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Name revealed as plan for one council in Somerset takes next steps

JOB RETENTION: Around 27,600 jobs held by workers in the district have been furloughed since March 2020 (Image: RADAR)

JOB RETENTION: Around 27,600 jobs held by workers in the district have been furloughed since March 2020 (Image: RADAR)

1,800 workers in South Somerset were on furlough when scheme ended

VOTES: From Somerset MPs

VOTES: From Somerset MPs

National government

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MP suspension controversy: How Somerset MPs voted

NEW FIGURES: Universal Credit claimants in Somerset West and Taunton will be able to keep more of the benefit as part of a major tax cut

NEW FIGURES: Universal Credit claimants in Somerset West and Taunton will be able to keep more of the benefit as part of a major tax cut

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Universal Credit taper rate cut to benefit thousands in South Somerset, figures show

''Cynical' doesn't begin to describe this Government'

''Cynical' doesn't begin to describe this Government'

National government

''Cynical' doesn't begin to describe this Government'

DEBATE: Environment Minister and Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow at the Despatch Box during the debate over the Environment Bill. PICTURE: Parliament TV

DEBATE: Environment Minister and Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow at the Despatch Box during the debate over the Environment Bill. PICTURE: Parliament TV

Environment Bill row: How Somerset MPs voted

EXPLANATION: Health Minister, Sajid Javid

EXPLANATION: Health Minister, Sajid Javid

'Reasoning over vaccine passports is ludicrous'

Boris Johnson issues UK food shortage warning ahead of Christmas. (PA)

Boris Johnson issues UK food shortage warning ahead of Christmas. (PA)

Boris Johnson issues warning over UK food shortages ahead of Christmas

VACCINE DEBATE: MP Marcus Fysh has called on Chris Whitty to resign over the decision to vaccinate teenagers

VACCINE DEBATE: MP Marcus Fysh has called on Chris Whitty to resign over the decision to vaccinate teenagers

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Somerset MP calls on chief medical officer to resign after decision to vaccinate teenagers

Afghan refugees coming to Somerset: How you can help

Afghan refugees coming to Somerset: How you can help

Afghan refugees coming to Somerset: How you can help

SOCIAL CARE PLAN: Boris Johnson announced the plan this week. PICTURE: PA Wire

SOCIAL CARE PLAN: Boris Johnson announced the plan this week. PICTURE: PA Wire

National Insurance rise: How Somerset MPs voted

SAFETY: Arrivals from Afghanistan at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. PICTURE: Jacob King/PA Wire

SAFETY: Arrivals from Afghanistan at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. PICTURE: Jacob King/PA Wire

'Highly lethal' terror attack threat at Afghan airport: Somerset MP warns

TEST AND TRACE: People who have received both doses of their coronavirus vaccine, and those aged 18 and under, are no longer legally required to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case

TEST AND TRACE: People who have received both doses of their coronavirus vaccine, and those aged 18 and under, are no longer legally required to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case

Are you aware of the Covid-19 self-isolation rule changes?

IMPROVEMENTS: Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists all set to benefit from £200 million of planned works. Pic: Highways England

IMPROVEMENTS: Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists all set to benefit from £200 million of planned works. Pic: Highways England

National government

Improvements made to M5 motorway in Somerset thanks to £200million investment