The cap on regulated fare rises in England, Scotland and Wales is controlled by the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments respectively.

The official said after receiving approval from military leaders, the plan would now progress toward the final approval stage. It remains unclear when the operation will begin. The official said ...

Workers at aircraft manufacturer Airbus are to stage a series of strikes in a dispute over pay. Unite said around 3,000 of its members will walk out for 10 days in September after they voted ...

Thousands of tonnes of green waste collected in Somerset each year is being recycled into soil conditioner for commercial and domestic use.

Australian home affairs minister Tony Burke further inflamed Israel’s anger by cancelling the visa of far-right politician Simcha Rothman.

If that formula is used to set next year’s fare increase, the cost of train travel will jump by 5.8%. Pressure group Railfuture recently told the PA news agency “it would be outrageous” if fares even ...

Enjoy a charity musical evening at Bridgwater’s McMillan Theatre on Saturday, September 6. Some Enchanted Evening supports Alzheimer’s Society.

New RSPCA figures reveal a 100 per cent rise in the number of animal beating reports in Somerset during summer with one dog having to have its ...

Alexander Isak has broken his silence over his transfer saga at Newcastle by accusing the club of broken promises. Isak’s statement – swiftly responded to by the club – came in a social media post ...

Grimsby boss David Artell admitted his side’s 1-0 hard-fought League Two win at Walsall was “probably our worst performance” this season but took great pride in the elbow grease that earned it. Evan ...

Newcastle have insisted Alexander Isak was never told he could leave this summer in response to the wantaway striker’s social media post. Isak broke his silence amid his attempts to force a move out ...

The Royal Mint said the dual release of 23 million Queen coins alongside the King’s £1 coins was a pivotal moment in British coinage history.