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Person dies on train tracks near Weston-super-Mare
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 11am this morning (May 17) but the casualty was confirmed dead
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Live: Bristol trains cancelled after emergency incident
Somerset News
CrossCountry said that some services are facing delays of up to an hour
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Sunday Times names richest person in the South West
Somerset News
He has a fortune of £20.8 billion
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Somerset family building bubble tea empire as second shop opens
Food and Drink
Boba Corner will open tomorrow on Wine Street in Yeovil
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Record numbers protest against plan to scrap free parking in Somerset towns
North Somerset Council
Thousands have signed petitions against the plan to end free car parking in three Somerset towns
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Huge Somerset solar farm plan size of 100 football pitches
Environment
It could provide enough power for 16,000 homes
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Bristol Airport gives away free flights as number of travellers reaches record high
Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport offers flights to over 120 direct destinations across 31 countries;
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TalkTalk launches spring broadband sale with free Echo Dot for new customers
Shopping
Get reduction on broadband packages
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Bath Rugby v Northampton Saints LIVE updates and team news ahead of Gallagher Premiership clash
Bath Rugby
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from The Recreation Ground
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New Somerset bus lanes plans put on hold
North Somerset Council
The council has put its roll out of new bus lanes on pause until November
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Somerset woman falls 20ft off building site scaffolding
Taunton
Niamh Danch, 18, was working on the scaffolding of a building site when she fainted and fell three stories
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Invest in your body and mind at Bath Spa
Partner Stories
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Boxing fans watching Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk live stream will get TV freebie
Shopping
It's arguably the biggest boxing match of a generation, but fight fans watching the two champions go head to head tonight on DAZN will be getting an additional perk with the pay per view
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Having a barbecue could see you fined £5,000 with new rules in place
UK & World News
Fines for breaking the rules start at £50 and could go as high as £5,000
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FA bans deliberate heading in youth football
Somerset News
The rule will be phased in after a two-year trial
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Taylor Swift: Lando Norris opens up on meeting Travis Kelce after Miami Grand Prix win
Formula 1
Lando Norris won his first-ever F1 race at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month, and he met Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce after the victory
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BBC statement after reports Giovanni Pernice will not be on Strictly
Celebs/TV
It follows his dance partner quitting last season
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Taylor Swift fan to be cremated with CDs 'out of spite'
Celebs/TV
Phoebe Hall, 28, has legally declared her funeral wishes
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Having a barbecue could see you fined £5,000 with new rules in place
UK & World News
Fines for breaking the rules start at £50 and could go as high as £5,000
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Somerset
Devon County Show 2024 celebrates Somerset's rural life
Local agriculture, food, drink, and crafts take center stage, showcasing the region’s rich farming heritage and communal spirit
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Seafront cafe with stunning views opening in Weston-super-Mare this summer
Weston-super-mare
Get ready for a summer full of flavour as The Food Hub, known for their success at the Bay Café, takes over the Victorian Café on Weston-super-Mare’s seafront
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M5 traffic Devon County Show updates
M5
More visitors are expected to flock to Clyst St Mary today (May 17) for another round of demonstrations and animal parades
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Taylor Swift fans can still get UK tour tickets
Entertainment
Taylor Swift's Eras tour is set to kick off in the UK in less than a month, with shows in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff, and London all selling out almost immediately
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Royal Navy surgeon operated on boy's genitals without parents' consent
UK & World News
Commander Anthony Lambert told the boy's parents he'd done it without consulting them because he was 'nosey'
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Thousands to get £115 payment as 'Boil Water Notice' issued
UK & World News
The money will land in accounts by May 21
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People baffled after seeing Noel Edmonds' shoes in bizarre photo
Celebs/TV
The TV presenter posed for photos with staff after stopping at a cafe - but eagle-eyed people noticed his unusual choice of footwear
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Tesco alert over food that may contain glass as Aldi recalls meat
Health
'Do not eat' warnings have been issued with advice on what to do next
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Homes Under the Hammer's Martin Roberts sparks concern with emotional post
Martin Roberts
Martin Roberts has sparked concern amongst his fans after sharing an emotional post on social media.
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Devon County Show 2024: Tickets, opening times, what's on and how to get there
In the News
The Devon County Show is a popular day out for everyone and has fun for all the family
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk date, time, how to watch and PPV price
UK Sport News
Fury and Usyk are now set to fight this month in a major clash and you can find out when, where and how to watch it
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Cotswolds is best place in the UK to own a holiday let, report says
UK & World News
The study shows how much you are likely to make in different parts of the UK
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20mph speed limit and one-way system plan to improve primary school pupil safety
Transport
Up to £65,000 has been provided to implement the changes
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Somerset is getting a new hotel near a key regeneration site
Frome
Four flats will be lost in the process
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'Concern' at school transport policy change for children with special needs
Bath and North East Somerset Council
'We have no plans to ask parents to move their children to other schools'
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Grim milestone as number of bank branches to close hits 6,000 today
UK & World News
Eight Barclays branches will close today, bringing the total over 6,000
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Food and Drink
Somerset man forced to sell UK's largest beer can collection
Nick West, 65, had been gathering an impressive collection of unusual and rare cans for 42 years and had amassed 10,300 of them at his peak
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Marks and Spencer's summer beauty bag is worth £170 but costs only £30
Marks & Spencer
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Mystery burning smell pongs across Castle Cary
Castle Cary
Firefighters could not find the source of the stench
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Major homes scheme for border town set for approval
Politics
But the scheme is a lot less than the 850 for the town initially needed
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Shocking scenes as driver caught doing 79mph in a 20mph zone
Politics
It is just of the almost 12,500 vehicles driving above the speed limit caught by Community SpeedWatch volunteers in Somerset last year.
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'I thought I was dying - then I was diagnosed with a lifelong condition'
Somerset
Scarlett Luxe was just 14 and studying for her GCSEs when she realised something wasn't right with her body. She had been very active as young child, taking dance classes most evenings after school, but suddenly all that energy drained away, and all she wanted to do was sleep
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Somerset Council plans to buy Glovers Walk to protect Yeovil bus station
Yeovil
The bus station's toilets and waiting room were due to close on May 31
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Amazon's best-selling anti chafing shorts that save your thighs from chub rub
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Jack Leach back in Somerset squad after injury absence
Cricket
Somerset back in County Championship action against Kent on Friday
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West Country former soldier asks judge to jail her for as long as he can
Courts
Court heard how Jessica Meehan believed mental health support in prison would benefit her more than on the outside
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Huge West Country power plant collapses into administration
In the News
Troubled Willand Biogas LLP has called in administrators after failing to attract vital cash to keep it operating.
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Bristol Airport passengers call for '3-year passport ban' after yobs delay flight to Malaga
Bristol Airport
The easyJet flight's take-off on May 11 was aborted, and seven passengers met with police and were removed.
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Live: Cryptosporidium confirmed in water supply in West Country town
Health
Further testing carried out by South West Water has confirmed cryptosporidium in the water supply of two areas in Brixham
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M5 was blocked by crash in Somerset
Traffic & Travel
There was queuing traffic heading southbound this afternoon (May 15)
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Shoppers praise cooling Dunelm mattress topper for relieving 'aching legs and sore backs'
Shopping
The gel-infused mattress topper helps increase airflow and lower your body temperature
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£120,000 a year private school rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted
Frome
"The quality of education pupils receive is not good enough"
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Historic Yeovil town centre pub sold after sudden closure
Yeovil
The pub's future is unclear after being shut for several months
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'Hundreds' fall ill with stomach bug in West Country town outbreak
Health
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is leading an investigation into a suspected outbreak of cryptosporidium in Brixham, Devon, with hundreds of people believed to be affected
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M5 traffic chaos warning ahead of Devon County Show
M5
Increased traffic is anticipated on the M5 north and south of junctions 29 and 30, the A30 east and west of Exeter and the A38 south of Exeter.
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Start of new driving fines is delayed as councils given more time
UK & World News
When the rules start, drivers could find themselves hit with fines for a lot more offences
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Protesters rename iconic South West landmark in honour of girl killed in Gaza
Frome
The protesters renamed Westbury White Horse 'Hind's Hill' in honour of six-year-old Hind Rajab
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Hinkley Point
Hinkley Point: Giant generator weighing 520 tonnes arrives at Somerset power station
The huge generator travelled by sea and road to arrive at the site near Bridgwater
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Glastonbury 2024: The Park reveals two new venues and line-up
Glastonbury Festival
The new venues include a "queer wonderland" and a space "where dreams are made"
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Ad Feature
'I loved my all-girls school so much that I returned to teach there'
Education
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Controversial allotments firm say 'last thing we want to do is harm nature'
Environment
Police have ordered the company to stop work on part of the site over concern for resting skylarks
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West Country school closes and people told to boil water as highly infectious illness spreads
UK & World News
Eden Park Primary School in Brixham has told parents it has had to close as it has not been provided with water supplies safe enough for children to use. People living in parts of Brixham and Paignton in Devon have been told to boil tap water before they use it for anything - including drinking and brushing teeth.
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Thunderstorm warning for Somerset issued by Met Office
Weather
The Exeter-based forecaster has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms across the region, which is in place until 8pm tonight (Thursday, May 16)
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F1 star Lando Norris needs push from fans after his £1.5m Lamborghini breaks down
Formula 1
McLaren driver Lando Norris was left red-faced when his 58 year old Lamborghini Miura broke down in the middle of the road in Monaco, with fans having to give him a push
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Pubs
CAMRA Good Beer Guide: Full list of Somerset pubs and breweries celebrated in the 2024 edition
Countless pubs and breweries across the county have been given a shoutout in the latest edition of the guide, which serves as a great source of inspiration for where to get your next pint.
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New Look praised for 'super flattering' midi dress perfect for work and casual wear
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The shirt dress is available in five colours
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Historic Somerset woodland where Doctor Who was filmed saved as quarrying plans scrapped
Environment
The woods have been under threat for the last three years
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Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden slams 700-plot allotment site plan
Dragons Den
Police have ordered work to stop on the project
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Bath businesses slapped with fines as numbers punished soar
Bath
There were 195 fines issued in 2023 - compared to 36 if 2022 - and already 180 have been issued in 2024
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Somerset News
Shepton Mallet
Swallow Charity wins green space support with Dobbies
Dobbies Garden Centre is sowing seeds of change in our community, supporting Swallow Charity’s mission to create a sensory garden that uplifts spirits and promotes well-being
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Devon County Show 2024 celebrates Somerset's rural life
Somerset
Local agriculture, food, drink, and crafts take center stage, showcasing the region’s rich farming heritage and communal spirit
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FA bans deliberate heading in youth football
Somerset News
The rule will be phased in after a two-year trial
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Person dies on train tracks near Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-mare
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 11am this morning (May 17) but the casualty was confirmed dead
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Live-event
Live: Bristol trains cancelled after emergency incident
Somerset News
CrossCountry said that some services are facing delays of up to an hour
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Bath Rugby
Live-event
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby v Northampton Saints LIVE updates and team news ahead of Gallagher Premiership clash
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from The Recreation Ground
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Former captain and England international to leave Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby
Second row Josh McNally will leave Bath Rugby in the summer
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Bath Rugby confirm new deal for international winger to provide backline depth
Bath Rugby
Former sevens star Ruaridh McConnochie commits to Bath for another season
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Bath Rugby player ratings from Newcastle Falcons win - 'Back with a bang'
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Newcastle Falcons 28-17 at Kingston Park on Friday night in Round 17 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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'Mission accomplished' - Bath Rugby stutter pass Newcastle Falcons to strengthen play-off position
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Newcastle Falcons 28-17 at Kingston Park in Round 17 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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UK & World News
In the News
Pensioner's fury after being stung with £100 parking charge at West Country holiday spot
David Lester said he 'feels sorry' for people who have to pay the standard, and increasingly high, charges let alone additional parking charge notices (PCNs)
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UK weather: Bank Holiday scorcher forecast but weekend of Thunder
Weather
The UK is set to be hit by a mini-heatwave in time for the bank holiday weekend, with weather maps showing a 400-mile wide hot air plume is set to sweep across the country
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Chelsea Flower Show garden to be donated to charity as part of Water Saving Week
UK & World News
The Water Saving Garden will be donated to a UK charity and has also been entered into the Container Gardens category at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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Spanish island limits number of holiday beds saying 'we are suffering a tourist collapse'
UK & World News
The crackdown comes as authoities increased curbs on street drinking amid widespread anger over tourist numbers in the Balearic and Canary islands
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Brits are 'clueless' about fish - but can you distinguish your plaice from your pollock?
UK & World News
A poll of 2,000 adults found 53 per cent are 'clueless' about fish - despite 67 per cent consuming it at least once a week. But how do you compare?
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Pensioner's fury after being stung with £100 parking charge at West Country holiday spot
David Lester said he 'feels sorry' for people who have to pay the standard, and increasingly high, charges let alone additional parking charge notices (PCNs)
Swallow Charity wins green space support with Dobbies
Shepton Mallet
Dobbies Garden Centre is sowing seeds of change in our community, supporting Swallow Charity’s mission to create a sensory garden that uplifts spirits and promotes well-being
Devon County Show 2024 celebrates Somerset's rural life
Somerset
Local agriculture, food, drink, and crafts take center stage, showcasing the region’s rich farming heritage and communal spirit
Person dies on train tracks near Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-mare
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 11am this morning (May 17) but the casualty was confirmed dead
UK weather: Bank Holiday scorcher forecast but weekend of Thunder
Weather
The UK is set to be hit by a mini-heatwave in time for the bank holiday weekend, with weather maps showing a 400-mile wide hot air plume is set to sweep across the country
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In the News
Pensioner's fury after being stung with £100 parking charge at West Country holiday spot
David Lester said he 'feels sorry' for people who have to pay the standard, and increasingly high, charges let alone additional parking charge notices (PCNs)
Swallow Charity wins green space support with Dobbies
Shepton Mallet
Dobbies Garden Centre is sowing seeds of change in our community, supporting Swallow Charity’s mission to create a sensory garden that uplifts spirits and promotes well-being
Devon County Show 2024 celebrates Somerset's rural life
Somerset
Local agriculture, food, drink, and crafts take center stage, showcasing the region’s rich farming heritage and communal spirit
Person dies on train tracks near Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-mare
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 11am this morning (May 17) but the casualty was confirmed dead
UK weather: Bank Holiday scorcher forecast but weekend of Thunder
Weather
The UK is set to be hit by a mini-heatwave in time for the bank holiday weekend, with weather maps showing a 400-mile wide hot air plume is set to sweep across the country