Around 40 farmers and rural leaders from across South Somerset gathered for a Farming Forum, hosted by Adam Dance MP, at the Millennium Hall in Seavington St Mary on Saturday (25th January).
As I walked to the train on Monday it nearly felt like spring – snowdrops in flower, a moment of warm sunshine and vibrant crocus flowers ready to bloom.
Sunderland Council's Labour leader was asked to vote against any increases in Metro ticket prices until all new trains were in service – but failed to do so, prompting fears of fresh fare hikes.
A leading councillor has called for local hospitals across the county to be protected against future cuts.
There were more than 500 infrastructure and estate incidents last year at hospitals where construction as part of the New Hospital Programme will be delayed, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
Responding to a report in the Times that the government is set to scrap half of NHS targets, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
