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The financial woes of our county council have brought in to sharp focus the age old political quandary of whether people will pay more in tax in order to fund...

During the school summer holidays, my family and I have really enjoyed heading out on our bike rides on the Strawberry Line. As we’ve been peddling along the...

Last week’s paper was published on the day that hundreds of local students were receiving their A Level results and this week’s paper coincides with the...

Since becoming your Member of Parliament one of the most challenging local problems that people have sought my help on has been people sleeping rough in our...

Sunday 5th August The Prime Minister and Jackie Doyle-Price outlined plans to implement a new system of consent for organ and tissue donation, saving hundreds...

Wells MP James Heappey is encouraging all GP practices in his constituency to become veteran friendly following the announcement of NHS England’s new national...

Burnham-on-Sea MP James Heappey has co-sponsored a new Bill which aims to crack down on the amount of sewage entering our seas. Over the past few years, Burnham...

Wells MP James Heappey has welcomed the news that cannabis-derived medicinal products will soon be available on prescription from clinicians without a Home...

Shepton Mallet MP James Heappey has praised local students taking part in the National Citizens Service (NCS) and is encouraging Somerset residents to support...