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Great news for Bridgwater today. The town will benefit by up to £25million as part of the Government's Town Fund initiative which was announced by the Chancellor this week. In total there is £3.6billion now intended for 100 hand picked … [Read more...] about Bridgwater – worth every penny!

Captain Jessica Tyson has every good reason to celebrate. She is Sedgemoor District Council's Deputy Harbour Master (they have no less than three well qualified mariners on the payroll) and despite the fact that she has only been with … [Read more...] about The Honourable Lady

This is all that remains of The Pines after a major fire that may have been started deliberately. It is a sad picture of a popular place where I have spent happy times. My sympathy goes out to the owner, manager and loyal staff. The Fire … [Read more...] about Why fire service cuts must be challenged.

Last night the Prime Minister pledged £25 million of NHS spending should be given to hospices. We have several in the constituency and they provide a wonderful service to families. Finding the money to run them is an ongoing problem. … [Read more...] about Help for hospices

I want to see the strongest possible public support for a protest in Minehead this week. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service officials should be left in no doubt about the anxiety and anger they are causing with their proposal to … [Read more...] about Thursday – join the mass picket