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Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Covid hospital admissions in Bath could still rise, expert warns
Dr Bruce Laurence is Bath and North East Somerset Council's director of public health

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:55:50 +0000
Drink-driver who caused death of 'beautiful' woman, 20, jailed
Matthew Shaw was recorded travelling at 105mph prior to the collision. Jenny Sell, who died at the scene, was described as a "beautiful person inside and out"

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:06:22 +0000
Driver who led police on high-speed chase across Somerset jailed
Officers attempted to use a Taser on Alex Hadderton but failed to stop him

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:59:59 +0000
Man who fantasised about children with Canadian paedophile jailed
Police found hundreds of indecent messages on Stephen Tomaszewski's computer

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:39:09 +0000
27 Covid deaths in Bath and Somerset as UK total at record high
The total number of deaths rose in each area of the county today (January 20)

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:01:54 +0000
Man charged over suspected County Lines involvement
He was also charged with a count of human trafficking

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Woman under police investigation after serious A37 crash
A Mazda and an Audi were involved in the collision near Yeovil

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:52:35 +0000
Piers Morgan blasts joggers in heated debate with local mum
The Somerset runner challenged the Good Morning Britain host after he slammed people running on busy streets during the pandemic

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:35:33 +0000
New Taunton primary school will open by late 2022
Up to 420 pupils will be educated at the new school - and future expansion will be possible

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:07:21 +0000
Scotland coach celebrates 'capture' of long-term target Cam Redpath
The Bath Rugby centre has been a standout performer for the Gallagher Premiership club in 2020/21

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:05:01 +0000
Wife of man killed after being 'punched' abroad asks for help
He never returned from a trip to Zante with friends

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:03:57 +0000
Covid rates soaring among most vulnerable age group in Somerset
The number of cases has almost quadrupled in the last 12 days

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:30:41 +0000
How much it would cost to live like the Duke of Hastings for a week
You would need deep pockets to live it up like Simon Basset

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:48:28 +0000
Coronavirus spreading 'more than ever' in Bath care homes
More than one per cent of over-90s across the Bath area currently have the virus

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:43:40 +0000
How modular homes are helping Bridgwater residents
41 modular properties form part of The Parade development in the town

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:39:51 +0000
The military mum of four donating care packages to Yeovil families
She assembled nine parcels in the first week and a half of the initiative

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:04:25 +0000
Hour-by-hour rain forecasts amid Met Office storm warnings
Heavy rain warnings are in place across the region

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:35:23 +0000
'Grow up' - virus survivor tells Covid deniers after brush with death
"The reality is that I nearly died in a hospital bed on my own. No family, no friends and no visitors."

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:32:07 +0000
Plans for more flats in the middle of Yeovil town centre
The local council has previously revealed a vision for more residential property in the area

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:15:30 +0000
Inside Terry Pratchett's house which is up for sale
Inside Terry Pratchett's house which is up for sale

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:54:53 +0000
Royal United Hospital in Bath in line for £450m funding boost
It could fund the new cancer centre and midwifery unit at the hospital

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:49:30 +0000
NHS staff ride for free as Taunton E-Scooter trial extended
The trial has been largely successful so far

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:47:03 +0000
Bridgwater Town FC buy back their own stadium after 38 years
It is a 'momentous' move for the club

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:41:36 +0000
Enforcement ends on caravan park affected by cliff fall
Somerset West and Taunton Council has been working with the park's owners

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:35:01 +0000
My ordeal trying to book emergency lockdown dental appointment
All routine dental treatments in Somerset have stopped



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