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Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:42:19 +0000
DWP says thousands could qualify for £3,600 cost of living payment and Christmas bonus
The government is urging Brits to check if they qualify for the extra cash

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:22:49 +0000
Gary Anstey: Grandfather died after school wall collapsed onto him in Bath
An inquest into the civil engineer's death is taking place

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000
West Country army vet suffers with PTSD and almost left homeless after dog attack
“I was punching it trying to get it off but I could feel it ripping inside my arm. I was trying to pull my arm out of his mouth.”

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater could get new post office as part of newsagent revamp
A new alcohol licence has also been granted to the premises

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Boy misses months of school after council fails to provide special needs support
A hearing found that the council failed to provide adequate schooling

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Brand new immersive tourist experience to transport visitors 'to Georgian Bath'
The new attraction will be launched by the National Trust

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Work starts on transforming Weston-super-Mare's beach into race course
The biggest dune on the beach race course is a staggering 15 metres high

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Taunton Carnival 2022: Route, road closures, parking and more
Thousands are expected to attend the much-anticipated event

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
A303 traffic: Overnight closures in Somerset to allow temporary bridge to be removed
Motorists will be diverted

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Stranger Things-themed roller disco to take Somerset town by storm
Skate along to the soundtrack to the Netflix thriller

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:46:13 +0000
DWP Cost of Living payments - who is eligible for next payment in November?
“This is a crisis for thousands of households. Ministers should get this vital help to those who need it.”

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:08:50 +0000
A358 roadworks: Locals fume at plans to build ‘four-lane expressway’ in Somerset
The proposal has been slammed because of its “excessive scale”.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:53:38 +0000
Village near Frome hopes judicial review can put brakes on unwanted new housing
The High Court will hear the case on October 18 and 19

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:25:02 +0000
Knoops: 'Luxury' hot chocolate brand plans to open shop in Bath
Founder Jens Knoop was inspired by his childhood in rural Germany

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:09:28 +0000
See inside the 'tiny' Bath bungalow hiding four bedrooms
This bijou home is a lot bigger than it looks

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:08:25 +0000
Bath on Ice to return to Victoria Park for tenth year
As well as the rink itself, there will be a Mogul Alpine Bar and a Christmas photo booth

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:03:06 +0000
Clarks Village ice rink is first-of-its-kind and tickets are on sale
It will bring some festive cheer to the county

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:45:48 +0000
Glastonbury Abbey Abbot's Hall remains cordoned off after collapse
The iconic ruin is currently taped off for public safety

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:59:39 +0000
Mandatory face masks return in 'clinical areas' at Somerset hospitals
Compulsory face coverings are being reintroduced

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:52:48 +0000
'Exceptional' nine-year-old writes two novels for charity
Aimee Phillips will receive an award at Westminster this month

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:06:33 +0000
Leonardo Helicopters: Software glitch turns Yeovil firm's aircraft into 'nodding dog'
The helicopter "oscillated" up-and-down mid-air at 1,000ft high during test flights

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:49:00 +0000
Council ready to grit Somerset roads this winter as fuel costs remain high
It is ready to take action as temperatures begin to drop

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:42:58 +0000
'Vital' D2 bus from Bath to Frome saved after local backlash
Over 1,500 people signed a petition to protect it

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:26:27 +0000
Met Office UK weather: Town-by-town forecast for Somerset amid risk of blustery downpours
The next seven days are set to see our weather fortunes turn sour

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:47:51 +0000
SEE Monster slammed on Radio 4 as 'irresponsible use of public money'
An official audit report into the management and delivery of the Unboxed project will be released in the next few months



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