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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:16:58 +0000
Covid mutation near Somerset now a 'variant of concern'
The New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) announced its ruling yesterday

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Row of town centre shops up for sale
The property has "development potential", according to an estate agent

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
NHS asks Somerset residents aged 70+ to contact for Covid jab
The Somerset CCG is “well on track” to meet the government’s mid-February target for vaccinating the most vulnerable

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Recycling pickups missed in Somerset due to 'staff shortages'
The organisation has issued apologies to all affected

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bid for Bath golf course comes under fire from locals
It is feared that the site could be used for other purposes if it is sold

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Lockdown could make us 'happier and healthier', says Bath study
A study showed how the trauma of Covid could be good for us

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Heavy fire service response in Bath city centre
A large number of firefighters were on Union Street

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 19:46:48 +0000
Exclusive: Bath Rugby in talks to sign Danny Cipriani
The Blue, Black and Whites are in need of a replacement for outgoing Rhys Priestland

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 19:20:06 +0000
Tell us when you think lockdown should end
We want to hear your views on when you think it should end

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 18:02:14 +0000
Rise in coronavirus deaths as 11 more confirmed
Find out the latest number of coronavirus cases and deaths across our area

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:24:20 +0000
The age group where Covid cases have fallen dramatically in Bath
Cases have dropped by almost 90 per cent in two weeks

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:20:13 +0000
When shop staff might ask you to remove your face mask
You shouldn't be surprised if staff at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's or Morrisons ask you to take off your face covering

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:43:03 +0000
The 25 areas of Wiltshire that have the most new Covid cases
Numerous areas of the county are seeing high new cases despite a national downturn

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:28:19 +0000
Boris Johnson backs Somerset's coronavirus response
The Prime Minister defended Somerset County Council's use of funding

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 15:38:34 +0000
Weather charts predict hours of snow heading for Somerset
BBC Weather and Met Office forecasts snow this weekend

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 15:38:07 +0000
Illegal car meet sees 13 people hit with Covid fines
People gathered at Sadlers Mead car park in Chippenham

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 15:11:42 +0000
Why there are police checkpoints in Bath city centre
Officers have been stopping drivers and speaking to them as part of their investigations

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 14:33:04 +0000
Woman airlifted to hospital after falling off horse
Multiple emergency crews attended the incident on Saturday morning

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 14:17:12 +0000
The 25 areas of Dorset that have the most Covid cases
A number of areas are still seeing plenty of cases despite a national downward trend

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 13:42:29 +0000
School to adopt gender-neutral uniform after pupil's petition
More than 200 people backed calls for the school's uniform policy to change

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 13:21:59 +0000
New date set for 'major structural repairs' on Cleveland Bridge
The bridge is a much loved feature of Bath and needs extensive work to restore it

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 12:58:16 +0000
Yeovil Half Marathon going virtual for 2021
The race was due to take place on March 29

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 12:40:20 +0000
299 Covid breaches reported by the public in just seven days
Police are continuing to fine those who breach Covid-19 lockdown restrictions

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 12:37:07 +0000
'Clear betrayal' as police officers denied Covid vaccine priority
'No-one should die for doing their job'

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 12:25:13 +0000
Challenge to sale of council building at £480,000 discount fails
Cllr Samuel dismissed the challenge as "spurious and and politically motivated"



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