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Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:34:00 +0000
Urgent call for old or disused vehicles in Somerset to help in Ukraine crisis
They are also calling for money donations

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:26:47 +0000
Police release statement after man attacked by gang including 'firefighter' outside his home
Graham Crees says he was the ''victim of an assault" but was arrested with use of pepper spray

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Thief used stolen tractor to block road during police chase
Leslie Roper was caught while trying to climb a fence in Bridgwater.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:22:14 +0000
M4 to Bath link road A46 reopens after 'significant' oil spill - RECAP
Specialist teams have arrived at the scene to start work on cleaning up the southbound carriageway

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Somerset local elections 2022: The 'big hitters' not standing for re-election
There will be a big changing of the guard on May 5

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000
The Michelin star fish and chips overlooking a beautiful Somerset lake
They are to die for

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Retired nurse holds demonstration in Bath for assisted dying rights
Pauline Carroll worked as a district nurse and witnessed "the suffering and pain" of terminally ill patients

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Revamped Michelin star restaurant in Somerset to open under new guise
It will be so much more than just a restaurant

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:44:24 +0000
'Gobsmacked' father slapped with £65 parking ticket because his car's shadow was in disabled spot
He says the fine is "absurd"

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:44:35 +0000
Manhunt underway as Somerset police warn public to call 999 if they see this man
He is wanted for failing to appear at court

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:04:30 +0000
Woman charged with murder in connection with Glastonbury fatal stabbing
A 61-year-old man was found with stab injuries at a property and died at the scene

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:14:55 +0000
North Somerset binmen could strike if pay negotiations fail
“It’s do or die time for these talks now really, this can’t go on forever.”

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:13:41 +0000
Glamping site could open next to busy Somerset railway line
A dozen glamping pods and a yurt could be built on the site

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:47:31 +0000
Future of Bath golf course remains in limbo as new operator sought
A previous attempt to turn it into a disc golf course was unsuccessful

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:02:43 +0000
Bath company designing special garden for Queen's Jubilee at the Tower of London
The design will draw on the colours, shapes and motifs of the Queen’s 1953 coronation gown

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:02:28 +0000
City prepares to mark 80th anniversary of Bath Blitz
Memorial services are to be held across the weekend

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:11:47 +0000
Death still 'unexplained' after body discovered on Minehead beach
Police believe they know who the man is

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:56:37 +0000
A 'dozen' vehicles have tyres slashed at Pontins Brean Sands holiday park
The mystery tyre slasher caused a lot of damage

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:52:06 +0000
Locals to join hands for 'big hug' in Frome's regeneration scheme fight
An alternative vision put forward by locals attracted widespread support

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:29:04 +0000
Westcountry lighthouse home from 'saddest ever' Grand Designs could be on market within weeks
It has been a bruising journey but the property may soon make it to market

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:25:13 +0000
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Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:54:28 +0000
DWP Universal Credit: Existing and new claimants could be able to apply for loan of up to £812
It could be available if you are struggling to make ends meet

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:28:36 +0000
Met Office forecast as UK set for 'hot flush' before sudden cold snap sees mercury sink to -3C
We could be set for some more unsettled conditions over the coming days

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'beloved son' who died in A35 crash in Dorset
'Our hearts are broken as he was taken far too soon and had so much more to give'

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Met Office weekend weather forecast predicts South West to be hotter than Madrid
After a cold start It is set to get warmer as we head into the weekend



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