Cutting down on carrier bags - a move in the right direction 6th February 2014 Prospective MP for Taunton Deane, Rebecca Pow, well known locally for her personal crusade against carrier bags, welcomes Government plans for a 5 pence charge... Local News
Shepton's Prospective MP James Heappey speaks out for local residents on the future of beds at the town's hospital 4th February 2014 Shepton's Prospective MP James Heappey speaks out for local residents on the future of beds at the town's hospital Local News
Prime Minister David Cameron answers Somerset Levels flooding critics 31st January 2014 Prime Minister David Cameron, writing in the Western Daily Press, has expressed his sympathy for victims of flooding on the Somerset Levels. He admits that the... Local News
Council Leader John Osman welcomes David Cameron's backing for dredging on the Levels 29th January 2014 Conservative Leader of Somerset County Council welcomes Prime Minister David Cameron's support for dredging on the Somerset Levels. Local News
Somerset's Flooding Crisis: David Warburton meets Environment Secretary Owen Paterson 28th January 2014 Flooding Crisis: David Warburton meets Environment Secretary Owen Paterson MP and is the first politician to vist stranded Muchelney and Thorney Local News
Councillors backing Somerset children in care 27th January 2014 County Councillors investigate ways to provide a safer and more supportive environment for the 500 children in care across Somerset Local News
Somerset Levels: Ian Liddell-Grainger appeals to David Cameron as Flooding Emergency is announced 24th January 2014 As a full-scale emergency is declared on the Somerset Levels as rising floodwaters threaten to engulf hundreds of homes, Ian Liddell-Grainger MP appeals to the... Local News
Rebecca Pow welcomes news of fantastic face-lift for Wellington Sports Centre 22nd January 2014 Prospective Conservative MP Rebecca Pow welcomes news that popular Wellington Sports Centre is getting a facelift to the tune of £200,000. Local News
Council tax freeze for fifth year in a row 22nd January 2014 The Wellington Weekly News reports on Conservative-controlled Somerset County Council's plans to freeze Council Tax for the fifth year in a row Local News
