January
A year in stories: What made the headlines in the Somerset County Gazette during 2015, Somerset County Gazette, Friday 1 January 2016
Operation puts Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow out of action for six weeks, Somerset County Gazette, Monday 18 January 2016
Broadband plans for Somerset lack 'fibre': LETTER, Somerset County Gazette, Sunday 24 January 2016
Taunton's Albert Goodman celebrate 150th anniversary, Somerset County Gazette, Wednesday 27 January 2016
February
'Clean for the Queen' Taunton Deane call from MP Rebecca Pow, This is the West Country, Wednesday 3 February 2016
Rail Minister Claire Perry praises Rebecca Pow's efforts in Wellington Station project, Somerset County Gazette,Thursday 11 February 2016
Deane House and County Hall windfalls to counteract fall in Government grant, Somerset County Gazette, Friday 12 February 2016
Clean for the Queen litter pickers cleaning up Taunton, Somerset County Gazette, Tuesday 16 February 2016
Join MP Rebecca Pow in Clean for the Queen Taunton and Wellington litter picks, Somerset County Gazette, Friday 26 February 2016
Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow's daughter Verity celebrates her sixth birthday - 24 years after she was born, Somerset County Gazette, Monday 29 February 2016
Taunton Deane's Rebecca Pow among top ten most active new MPs, This is the West Country, Monday 29 February 2016
March
What do you think of Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow's 'greyceful' look?, Somerset County Gazette, Wednesday 9 March 2016
Rebecca Pow's pilates workout in new Taunton studio, Somerset County Gazette, Thursday 10 March 2016
Fancy some sun? Why flying from Cardiff could be cheaper than Bristol for Taunton Deane holidaymakers, Somerset County Gazette, Tuesday 15 March 2016
EU referendum is the 'elephant in the room' as MPs quiz farming ministers, Plymouth Herald, Thursday 17 March 2016
April
Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow will back 'stay' campaign, Somerset County Gazette, Monday 4 April 2016
'Taunton Deane MP urges brexit voters to think of next generation', Western Daily Press, Monday 4 April 2016
'MP Rebecca Pow bussing over visiting Taunton Beekeepers' centre...', Somerset County Gazette, Friday 8 April 2016
The Answer Lies in the Soil, The Guardian, Wednesday 13 April 2016
The Great Railway Station Debate, Wellington Weekly News, Tuesday 19 April 2016
Beekeepers Win Support Over Disease Team, Wellington Weekly News, Tuesday 19 April 2016
Ministry of Cake boss says leaving the EU would be a huge risk, Somerset County Gazette, Thursday 21 April 2016
Somerset bakery decides EU membership is the icing on the cake, Plymouth Herald, Thursday 21 April 2016
Rebecca Pow MP running art & photo competition to celebrate Somerset Day, Somerset County Gazette, Saturday 23 April 2016
George Osborne praises Taunton Deane MP for A358 Upgrade, Somerset County Gazette, Saturday 23 April 2016
MP helps produce report saying Britain's EU membership is crucial in shaping UK Environment Policy, This is the West County, Sunday 24 April 2016
May
Rebecca Pow visits The Big House Co, Somerset County Gazette, Sunday 1 May 2016
Tory MPs tell Cameron to accept steep cuts needed for UK's fifth carbon budget, The Guardian, Wednesday 4 May 2016
Conservative backbenchers urge Cameron to back Fifth Carbon Budget, Business Green, Wednesday 4 May 2016
Rebecca Pow urges PM to cut down greenhouse gas emissions, Somerset County Gazette, Thursday 5 May 2016
Imperative MPs understand scale of plastic pollution, Plymouth Herald, Monday 9 May 2016
MP presents petition to Parliament to press for Wellington Railway Station, Somerset County Gazette, Tuesday 10 May 2016
Scientists Warn That You Could Be Inhaling Chemically-Laden Microplastic Particles, Ecowatch, Wednesday 11 May 2016
Rebecca digs in for battle anniversairy, Wellington Weekly, Thursday 12 May 2016
Vivienne Stock-Williams takes over as new Mayor of Taunton Deane, Somerset County Gazette, Friday 13 May 2016
Council planners are looking at new cafe, Wellington Weekly, Sunday 15 May 2016
Reasons for Webber Bus ceasing trading 'unclear', Bridgwater Mercury, Tuesday 17 May 2016
Taunton MP calls for help with urgent repairs at the Wellington Monument, ITV News, Wednesday 18 May 2016
Scientists warn that you could be inhaling chemically laden microplastic particles, Buzzflash.com, Thursday 19 May 2016
Could Devon, Cornwall and Somerset get new universities?, Plymouth Herald, Thursday 19 May 2016
MP launches petition to restore Wellington Monument, BBC News, Thursday 19 May 2016
Taunton MP launches petition to restore Wellington Monument, Somerset County Gazette, Thursday 19 May 2016
Stanley Johnson joins Taunton MP for Environmental Forum, Somerset County Gazette, Friday 20 May 2016
Why the Wellington Monument should be saved, Somerset Live, Friday 20 May 2016
Old folk hit by bus firm closure, Wellington Weekly, Tuesday Sunday 22nd May 2016
Work starts on Station Road in Taunton, Somerset County Gazette, Monday 23 May 2016
European Arrest Warrant removes 322 foreign criminals from South West, Plymouth Herald, Monday 23 May 2016
New laws introduced to tackle legal highs, Somerset County Gazette, Thursday 26 May 2016
Town Monument - now it's over to you, Wellington Weekly, Saturday 28 May 2016
June
Bath & West: Defra will be 'Brexit ready', urges Eustice, Plymouth Herald, Wednesday 1 June 2016
Petition promotes case for new metro station, Wellington Weekly, Wednesday 1 June 2016
Young voters take EU matters into their own hands as Devon and Cornwall MPs hit the campaign trail, Plymouth Herald, Wednesday 1 June 2016
Police to investigate WebberBus, Somerset County Gazette, Wednesday 1 June 2016
Defra 'will be ready' for Brexit, says Eustice, Farmers Weekly,Thursday 2 June 2016
Annual Wellington Carnival Street Fair return, Somerset County Gazette, Friday 3 June 2016
Politicians clash in Brexit debare at Royal Bath and West Show, Smallholder, Friday 3 June 2016
The Wellington Carnival Street Fair, Somerset County Gazette, Sunday 5 June 2016
Stoke St Mary Soapbox Derby, Somerset County Gazette, Monday 6 June 2016
MP Rebecca Pow helps House of Commons win tug of war against the Lords, This is the West Country, Thursday 9 June 2016
Police called in over bus company closure, Wellington Today, Thursday 9 June
Scientist: We could be inhaling microplastics laden with chemicals, The Epoch Times, Friday 10 June 2016
Celebrations held across Taunton Deane for the Queen's 90th Birthday, Somerset County Gazette, Monday 13 June 2016
Rebecca Pow finds out about Somerset's Work Programme, Somerset County Gazette, Monday 13 June 2016
In or Our?: Taunton hosts EU Hustings, Somerset County Gazette, Tuesday 14 June 2016
Minister says UK government 'fully backs' microbeads ban, Somerset County Gazette, Tuesday 14 June 2016
'MPs are vulnerable' says Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow following shock death of Jo Cox MP, Somerset County Gazette, Friday 17 June 2016
EU referendum - the environment is best dealt with Europe-wide, says Rebecca Pow, Somerset County Gazette, Monday 20 June 2016
Why the EU is best for the South West's Environment, Somerset County Gazette, Wednesday 22 June 2016
EU Referendum: Conservative MP Rebecca Pow says decision will have an impact for many year, Somerset Live, Friday 24 June 2016
Police called to referendum count in Taunton after man allegedly threatens Vote Remain Campaigners, Somerset County Gazette, Friday 24 June 2016
EU Referendum: Somerset MPs react to vote to leave the EU, Chard and Ilminster News, Wednesday 29 June 2016
July
Tributes to those killed at the Battle of the Somme, Yeovil Express, Friday 1 July 2016
Pow in 'pull together' call after poll verdict, Wellington Weekly, Friday 1 July 2016
Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow calls for stricter dog fighting sentences during Westminster Hall debate, Somerset County Gazette, Sunday 3 July 2016
Acting head of Queen's College tells students the school 'is as strong as it has ever been', Somerset County Gazette, Tuesday 5 July 2016
'Iraq invasion influences my decision making' - Rebecca Pow's Chilcot Report reaction, Somerset County Gazette, 7 July 2016
Bake-off winners at business showcase, Wellington Weekly, Friday 8 July 2016
Farm brand 'fakers': 'Tesco cynically using British-sounding names to trick its shoppers into buying foreign food', The Daily Mail, Saturday 9 July 2016
Duke of Wellington Charles Wellesley supports Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow's campaign to restore Wellington Monument, Somerset County Gazette, Saturday 9 July 2016
Somerset MPs welcome Theresa May's appointment as next Prime Minister, Bridgwater Mercury, Monday 11 July 2016
Duke backs MP's Monument petition, Wellington Weekly News, Monday 11 July 2016
Duke signs petition to save crumbling Wellington Monument in Somerset, BBC News, Friday 15 July 2016
Minister positive on railway station plan, Wellington Weekly News, Saturday 16 July 2016
Trident: How every MP voted, The Spectator, Tuesday 19 July 2016
Mid Devon Council adds to funds for feasibility study into train station..., This is the West Country, Wednesday 20 July 2016
Mid Devon Council adds to funds for feasibility study into train station..., Mid Devon Star, Thursday 21 July 2016
Rebecca Pow appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary, Somerset County Gazette, Friday 29 July 2016
Hinkley delay risks 'significant' economic harm, warn businesses, Plymouth Herald, Friday 29 July 2016
August
Why we need to better protect Britain's ancient woodlands, The Ecologist, Monday 1 August 2016
Taunton MP visits Taunton recycling centre, Lets Recycle, Thursday 11 August 2016
Calls for Chancellor Philip Hammond to back A358 and A303 improvement plans, This is the West Country, Thursday 11 August 2016
Rebecca Pow survey on £22.9million Taunton Railway Station development, Somerset County Gazette, Friday 12 August 2016
Trust seeks £4m and public support for Monument project, Wellington Weekly, Saturday 13 August 2016
MPs call for ban on plastic in cosmetics, Plymouth Herald, Wednesday 24 August 2016
September
Crunch time for merger as leaders head to Westminster, Somerset County Gazette, Wednesday 7 September 2016
Government to ban microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products following Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow's campaign, Somerset County Gazette, Thursday 8 September 2016
National Trust appeals for volunteers to help restore iconic Wellington Monument, Somerset County Gazette, Saturday 10 September 2016
Food festival's a tasty treat, Wellington Weekly, Sunday 11 September 2016
Ground broken on 78 new homes coming to Parmin Close in Taunton, Somerset County Gazette, Saturday 17 September 2016
Refugee aid from Taunton open day, Somerset County Gazette, Sunday 18 September 2016
Rebecca Pow and rescue dog Daisy in Westminster Dog of the Year 2016 contest, Somerset County Gazette, Sunday 18 September 2016
UK To Ratify Paris Agreement Shows Commitment To Climate Change, Blue & Green Tomorrow, Wednesday 21 September 2016
Come along: Rebecca Pow to host National Older Peoples Day Fair ..., Somerset County Gazette, Friday 23 September 2016
A bright new start at Minerva Primary School in Taunton, Somerset County Gazette, Monday 26 September 2016
MP opens company's new offices in Taunton, Somerset County Gazette, Tuesday 27 September 2016
New partnership opens up wild Taunton for everyone, Somerset County Gazette, Friday 30 September 2016
October
Nominate a VIP for Christmas light switch-on in Wellington, Somerset County Gazette, Tuesday 4 October 2016
MP supports Baby Loss Awareness Week, Somerset County Gazette, Sunday 9 October 2016
Community hero to turn on Christmas lights, Wellington Weekly News, Sunday 9 October 2016
Christmas light switch on with special guests at The Emporium, AboutMyArea, Monday 17 October 2016
Somerset County Gazette's 'Somerset' book launch, Bridgwater Mercury, Thursday 20 October 2016
MP Rebecca Pow's survey reveals multi-storey car park..., This is the West Country, Friday 21 October 2016
MP for Taunton Deane hosts event for elderly people, Somerset County Gazette, Saturday 22 October 2016
Young at Heart Club at Older People's Fair, Wellington Weekly, Tuesday 25 October 2016
Taunton students from the Bridgwater and Taunton College celebrate graduating, Somerset County Gazette, Thursday 27 October 2016
Simon Willetts, Combers salon, calls on BT to resolve Taunton High Street's internet, Somerset County Gazette, Sunday 30 October 2016
November
'Community hero' to help turn on lights, Wellington Weekly, Wednesday 2 November 2016
MPs Criticising Government Over Air Pollution Following ClientEarth Ruling, Blue & Green Tomorrow, Thursday 3 November 2016
40 Commando Royal Marines exit 'will have a massive effect', BBC News, Tuesday 8 November 2016
UPDATED: Norton Manor Camp, near Taunton, to close, Bridgwater Mercury, Tuesday 8 November 2016
40 Commando Norton Manor Camp in Norton Fitzwarren to close in 2028 announces Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon, This is the West Country, Tuesday 8 November 2016
Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow holds successful Environmental Forum with Tiverton MP Neil Parish, Somerset County Gazette, Monday 14 November 2016
Generations unite to remember the fallen, Wellington Weekly, Friday 18 November 2016
Why walks in Devon can play a role in treating public health, say politicians, Plymouth Herald, Thursday 24 November 2016
Hedgehog watching 'makes you happy', health debate told, BBC News, Thursday 24 November 2016
Wellington Monument to benefit from £1million from LIBOR funding following Autumn Statement, This is the West Country, Thursday 24 November 2016
Wellington Monument awarded £1m towards 'urgent repairs', BBC News, Thursday 24 November 2016
Wellington Monument to benefit from £1million from LIBOR funding following Autumn Statement, Somerset County Gazette, Thursday 24 November 2016
Rebecca Pow discusses benefits of gardening in backbench debate on health inequality, Somerset County Gazette, Saturday 26 November 2016
Soil health under parliamentary spotlight for the first time, FG Insight, Saturday 26 November 2016
LGBT youth support group's contract withdrawn, BBC News, Wednesday 30 November 2016
December
Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow pledges her support to new £3.8m Home Building Skills Partnership housing scheme, Somerset Country Gazette, Sunday 4 December 2016
£1m bank fines windfall for Wellington Monument project, Wellington Weekly, Monday 5 December 2016
Wellington charity Reminiscence Learning hosts window display in Hatchers in Taunton, Somerset County Gazette, Thursday 8 December 2016
MP urges government to fund Somerset Rivers Authority, BBC News, Thursday 8 December 2016
Proposals for life sentences for motorists causing death by dangerous driving - Jane Hofmeister welcomes the move, Somerset County Gazette, Thursday 8 December 2016
