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Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000
New café and shop could be built on derelict factory next to station
The site also includes plans for milk processing, cheese making and office space

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:33:26 +0000
Mutation rate of Covid-19 at least 50 per cent higher than previously thought, say Bath researchers
A new study by the Universities of Bath and Edinburgh indicate that new variants could emerge more quickly than thought previously

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:51:36 +0000
Somerset records new Covid death as more than 600 cases confirmed in a day
A further 149 people have died across the UK as of Wednesday

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:23:52 +0000
Woman in her 80s suffers 'sexually-motivated assault' in Taunton churchyard
The incident has left the woman 'very distressed' and 'reluctant to walk out on her own'

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:11:07 +0000
Covid cases in Somerset area now 'among highest in England'
Events are being cancelled in the area in response to the rise in infections

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:55:16 +0000
Plans to replace derelict and crumbling building in Yeovil housing estate slammed
It is surrounded by new builds and developers want to turn it into housing

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:44:25 +0000
Bridgwater delivery driver beaten up in attempted robbery - police appeal
The driver was threatened to hand over the keys to his vehicle, before being punched a number of times

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:40:58 +0000
Hospital asks Bath GPs to stop 'non-essential' blood tests
They include blood tests for health conditions and routine monitoring

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:29:55 +0000
Villagers' rat run fears at plans to dual A358 near Taunton
Locals have listed 12 concerns with the proposed road upgrade

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:20:11 +0000
Family's heartbreak after pet cat left dead at bottom of Somerset pub's bin for three days
The owner of the cat was forced to "traipse through the bin" to find their pet

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:14:19 +0000
Hundreds of new student rooms and flats in Bath get green light
Councillors ignored the advice of planning officers to approve the development

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:06:33 +0000
Somerset cricketer passes away suddenly as tributes pour in
"It is with huge regret that the club can confirm the sudden passing of our player"

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:52:03 +0000
The ‘non-negotiable’ element new attack coach David Williams is looking to bring to Bath Rugby
The latest addition to the Bath coaching set-up has outlined his playing philosophy

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:44:41 +0000
NHS urges people not to turn up at A&E with 'sunburn and sore throats'
Patients are urged to think twice before attending hospital over Bank Holiday weekend

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:06:13 +0000
ICU nurse 'absolutely heartbroken' after campervan torched in Somerset town
"All of ours and my family's hard work and money was just gone in minutes"

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:21:31 +0000
Legal fight launched over closure of Somerset village school
It comes as part of a wider reform of the schooling system in part of Somerset

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:14:09 +0000
Diggerland in Devon forced to shut due to Covid-19 staffing crisis
The rural site relies heavily on tourism

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:00:29 +0000
Plans for Afghan refugees to be rehomed in Somerset
Preparations are being made to allow them to settle in the county

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:47:39 +0000
Sandylands: Teaser released for sitcom filmed in Weston-super-Mare
It stars David Walliams and Inbetweeners star Simon Bird

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:08:21 +0000
Five cheap family days out in Wells this Bank Holiday
There's plenty to do if you're planning a fun activity for the long weekend

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Somerset YMCA building to be turned into flats as new plans approved
Construction could begin before Christmas

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:32:16 +0000
Who makes Somerset's best burger? Your chance to vote for your favourite
Somerset is full of incredible burger joints but on this year's National Burger Day we are determined to find the best. This is your chance to vote - just fill in the box below

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:42:36 +0000
Somerset Covid latest as three deaths recorded and more than 400 new cases reported
Sedgemoor still has the highest Covid-19 rate in England

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:49:10 +0000
Bath Rugby exploring the option of an early exit for international centre
Josh Matavesi joined the Blue, Black and White in 2020

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:08:23 +0000
Positive Covid-19 cases see Bath Rugby's pre-season trip to Munster cancelled
A number of players are isolating following positive cases of the coronavirus at the club



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