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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:38:24 +0000
Pilot who died in plane crash 'lost control' after steep turn
Neil Bowditch and seven-year-old Kacper Kacprzak died in the crash in 2018

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:48:06 +0000
Bath Rugby v Montpellier LIVE team news and updates
All the build-up to the huge European Challenge Cup game, team news, live play-by-play action, reaction, highlights and analysis from The Rec

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:07:11 +0000
One more person diagnosed with Covid-19 dies in Somerset
Another 22 people have died across the UK as of Thursday

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:48:22 +0000
Bank holiday traffic: M5 service station rules ahead of bumper weekend
Motorway services have a legal exemption that allows them to continue to provide indoor seating for travellers

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:43:07 +0000
Bath route blocked after motorbike and car crash - updates
The accident happened on the A3604 Windsor Bridge Road

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:28:23 +0000
New council leader hints at cabinet reshuffle with new structure
Councillor Joanna Wright is no longer a cabinet member

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:16:10 +0000
Telling kids not to eat meat isn’t ‘woke’ - it's just science
It's time we faced facts and stopped name-calling

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:07:13 +0000
Costa Coffee in Somerset town to permanently close today
Locals will miss the branch once it closes its doors for the last time today.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:50:09 +0000
Mum pays tribute to son, 11, who died in his sleep
"Life moves on for everyone but for me it never will go, the pain is unbearable to lose the closest thing to me"

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:34:53 +0000
Mum thought ‘utter maniac’ driver would kill her and 5-month-old
She is appealing for dash cam footage of the incident

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:17:41 +0000
Bath police sergeant says one group known to carry knives
"Its never the people controlling it who carry knives but they will manipulate young people"

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:07:21 +0000
Mystery as 'major new feature' movie to be filmed in Yeovil
Details are thin on the ground due to non-disclosure agreements signed with the production company

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:58:43 +0000
Police explain presence on street after firearm report
No-one is believed to have been harmed

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:28:53 +0000
Hugging and going into pubs among rules changing from May 17
The countdown is on in anticipation of the next stage of the 'roadmap' out of lockdown

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:40:26 +0000
People told to call 999 if they see wanted man James Studley
The 35-year-old has links to Yeovil and Crewkerne

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:36:11 +0000
Woman died after falling downstairs, inquest hears
She told ambulance staff she had 'missed her step'

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:24:31 +0000
Seven bus services all diverted amidst traffic chaos in town
Users are advised to check the revised route before travelling

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:21:32 +0000
Man found dead in river had history of mental health issues
He had been diagnosed with Covid days before

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:14:26 +0000
No sites identified for new Chard primary schools
Somerset County Council has claimed no new school will be needed before 2024

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:07:47 +0000
Man says Bath youth scared to go to police about knife crime
"The younger kids carry weapons and are unafraid to use them."

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:59:34 +0000
'Band of rain' and strong winds forecast for Bank Holiday
The Met Office has issued its long range forecast for the Early May Bank Holiday

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:53:20 +0000
Council responds after travellers pitch up at park and ride
"We are engaging with the group and will begin the process of enforcement and removal if this is necessary"

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:11:36 +0000
EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt living in motorhome in Devon field
The actor who plays Ian Beale has split from his wife

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000
11 things you may not know about Deborah Meaden
The investor moved back to Somerset in 1996

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:53:42 +0000
Watch Wells police recreate Hot Fuzz swan scene
Members of the neighbourhood team reenacted one of the film’s iconic scenes to mark their move to a new station



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