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Campaigners brand Bristol region's bus system "completely broken"

West of England metro mayor Dan Norris has held a series of public meetings to discuss ways to save services

8 months ago

bristolpost.co.uk

Probe into Bristol councillor calling women's campaigners 'fascist-like'

He says it is 'absurd'

8 months ago

devonlive.com

Survey finds no NHS dentist in Devon adding adult patients

The government blames the pandemic and says it has made improvements

8 months ago

inews.co.uk

Jane Merrick

Keir Starmer and Labour fail to take their chance as Tories flounder in living costs crisis

There is a power vacuum at the top of government - but where is the Leader of the Opposition and the Shadow Cabinet?

8 months ago

bristolpost.co.uk

Tougher rules for proposed HMOs in north Bristol

Planning permission will now be needed in Filton, Stoke Park and Cheswick

8 months ago

bristolpost.co.uk

Passengers back tax rise if it means saving their buses

First Bus has made clear that some loss-making routes will be axed in October

8 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Artist Martin Bush turns his Plymouth home into an art gallery you can visit

Plymouth painter finds solution to loss of city galleries by transforming his home to exhibit his art work

8 months ago

devonlive.com

Tensions escalate over 'feral' teen gangs terrorising Paignton

The suggestion follows police reports of youths being drunk, spitting, and attacking staff on Paignton Pier

8 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Nick Statham

‘She was a titan’: Tributes flood in for ‘formidable’ Stockport councillor who ‘never stopped fig...

"Sheila Bailey was a life force, an incredible woman, a formidable politician and a supportive friend."

8 months ago

bristolpost.co.uk

Bristol mayor Marvin Rees urges Boris Johnson's successor to understand councils better

He is signing a letter with other city leaders to Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss

8 months ago

bristolpost.co.uk

Tristan Cork

Tributes to Bristol Bus Boycott campaigner Roy Hackett - 'A life lived with bravery'

"I will miss his warm smile, quick wit and charm"

8 months ago

devonlive.com

Most Devon Tory MPs back Rishi Sunak to be next prime minister

Mel Stride says there is still 'everything to fight for'

8 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Plymouth needs 60 GPs as shortage piles pressure on Derriford Hospital

Labour MPs Luke Pollard and Rosena Allin-Khan discover hospital staff are doing good job in what they called a 'broke...

8 months ago

devonlive.com

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss in Exeter tonight as Tory leadership race continues

Opposition leaders are urging them to talk to 'ordinary people'

8 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Shadow health minister joins call for Government to sort out crisis facing Derriford Hospital

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan to visit hospital's emergency department and experience pressures facing staff first hand

8 months ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Daniel Holland

Top Newcastle councillor banned from Labour Party for 12 months after being found 'guilty of Isla...

Joyce McCarty, who was Newcastle City Council's deputy leader for a decade, has been suspended

8 months ago

telegraph.co.uk

Dominic Penna

You 'stabbed Boris in the back', Rishi Sunak told at first Tory leadership hustings

Rishi Sunak was on Thursday night taken to task at the first official Conservative leadership hustings by a party mem...

8 months ago

bristolpost.co.uk

Tristan Cork

Bristol housing chief branded 'a traitor' as he's booted out of community union he used to lead

"That he has sold us down the river in this way to further his career is a disgrace"

8 months ago

inews.co.uk

Keir Starmer under fire for anti-union strategy on strikes – instead of attacking a Tory party

Labour insiders complained Starmer wasted an opportunity to set out contrasting ideas to Liz Truss, who made headline...

8 months ago

bristolpost.co.uk

Strip clubs saved as Bristol city councillors reject proposed ban

'This is monstrous. This would be forcing these women underground where they would not be safeguarded'

8 months ago

bristolpost.co.uk

Tristan Cork

Work stops at landmark Bristol tower block development as builders go bust

The future of 'the Boat Yard' is uncertain

8 months ago

inews.co.uk

Keir Starmer sacks shadow transport minister Sam Tarry for joining rail picket line

A Labour spokesperson said it was an issue of "collective responsibility" - and not just because Tarry had joined pic...

8 months ago

bristolpost.co.uk

WECA mayor calls urgent bus cuts meetings for residents to have their say

Routes are set to be axed from October when government covid funding ends

8 months ago

inews.co.uk

Labour drops pledge to nationalise energy and water, as Keir Starmer vows 'pragmatic' rail plan

The leader came under fire from those on the left of the party who accused him of abandoning popular policies

8 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Labour picks ex-Royal Navy war veteran to 'sink' Johhny Mercer in Plymouth Moor View

Gareth Derrick is a former city councillor who served through the Falklands, Gulf, Iraq and Cold wars

8 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Katie Timms

Greg James' giant puzzle piece in Plymouth yet to be found - live updates

Follow for updates as the Radio 1 DJ's puzzle piece is in Tinside Lido

8 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Temporary seating 'needed' for Plymouth City Centre while £7m upgrade works carried out

Labour councillors call on the authority to install seats after permanent ones were removed during the revamp of Old ...

8 months ago

inews.co.uk

Anti-semitism used as 'factional weapon' in 'dysfunctional' Labour Party, Forde inquiry claims

The report accused both sides of the party of treating anti-Semitism as a factional weapon - but dismissed claims the...

8 months ago

devonlive.com

Labour chooses successor to Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw

Steve Race says Mr Bradshaw will be a 'hard act to follow'

9 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Ex-Labour Plymouth city councillor Margaret Corvid swaps politics for poetry

She stepped down at the recent election and now is launching a poetry book which is already receiving rave reviews

9 months ago

cornwalllive.com

Olivier Vergnault

Damning report lays bare reality of poverty in Cornwall and how a basic income could be the answer

A hard-hitting report on poverty in Cornwall

9 months ago

cityam.com

Stefan Boscia

Exclusive: Labour eyes up reform to 'prescriptive' EU finance rules

Shadow city minister Tulip Siddiq said she would look to overhaul “prescriptive” EU-era regulation in financial servi...

9 months ago

inews.co.uk

Labour bid to force Johnson out of No 10 early is blocked as Tories accused of 'running scared'

Government scuppers Keir Starmer's attempt to enable MPs to vote on a motion of no confidence

9 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

More cafes and restaurants are key to saving Plymouth City Centre

Labour politician Luke Pollard says there needs to be more investment and more people living in city centre to combat...

9 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

James Rodger

Labour calls for no confidence vote in Boris Johnson - how it will work

Mr Johnson will be replaced by a successor after a leadership contest lasting right through til September 5.

9 months ago

cornwalllive.com

Lee Trewhela

'Urgent' council meeting to discuss Royal Cornwall Museum funding still hasn't happened

The council promised museum directors an urgent meeting last Wednesday - there has been public anger over fears the 2...

9 months ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Daniel Holland

Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of delivering none of his levelling up promises to the North East

The Labour leader said in Gateshead on Monday that Britain had become "stuck" under the Tories, but was unable to giv...

9 months ago

bristolpost.co.uk

First Bus boss says sorry for 'unacceptable' cancellations

The has been huge disruption in latest months

9 months ago

inews.co.uk

Labour poised to table confidence vote on Tuesday if Boris Johnson not forced out early

A Labour source said it would be a 'bad look' for Tory MPs to be seen to be supporting Boris Johnson in a Commons vote