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Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:47:02 +0000
DWP Universal Credit claimants could get £52 more every month after Autumn Statement
The Government is expected to raise benefits in line with inflation which could see a 10.1 per cent increase for claimants

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Met Office five day forecast for Somerset ahead of Britain bracing for arctic blast
The mild weather is coming to an end across the nation

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Bath man rescued after jumping into canal to save his dog
"I looked down at him and he looked up at me, and then he just started running down the hill"

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Butlin's: 65 photos showing how Minehead holiday resort has changed over the years
The well-loved resort has provided thousands of holidays and memories to last a lifetime

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Vital bus services under pressure amid plea for drivers
Nailsea and District Community Transport is in desperate need of more volunteer drivers

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Speed demon banned for 112mph blast along A303 in Somerset
A second driver was caught travelling at 103mph on the same stretch of road

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Somerset village's only shop and post office under threat
Blagdon Village Store and Post Office is facing an acute shortage of staff

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
The snug Bath cottage with a vegetable patch that could be yours
It looks like somewhere Beatrix Potter would live

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Crowcombe: The hidden gem Somerset village you can reach by car or steam train
It is the perfect spot to hunker down and enjoy a quiet day out

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Grand 'east wing' of imposing Somerset manor house put up for sale
A part of this elegant mansion is on the market

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Riverside pub in historic corner of Somerset re-opens after refurb
The charming Somerset pub offers the best of 'great British pub hospitality'

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Phosphates action could pave way for 18,000 new homes in Somerset
"It's like putting Dracula in charge of blood transfusion"

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
The tragic day a plane crashed into Yeovil houses and killed four people
It was a dark day for the town

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 22:28:09 +0000
M5 junction closed in Somerset as people abandon cars and walk on road
Junction 24 for Huntworth was closed by police at around 8pm

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 21:55:12 +0000
Alex Fletcher: Fundraising page set up to support family of Bath City FC striker
The football world is rallying behind the player who suffered a head injury during a match

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 20:14:47 +0000
Drug dealer threw drugs from car on M5 near Bridgwater after police swooped on her
Henna Ashraf posted pictures of her luxurious lifestyle on Snapchat and spent £500 on a haircut in London. But as she travelled through Somerset police stopped her after

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 19:46:17 +0000
Levi Davis: Former Bath rugby star has not used phone for two weeks
CCTV image shows him leaving a Barcelona pub on October 29

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:39:21 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from Leicester Tigers win - 'Big time clutch mentality'
Bath Rugby beat Leicester Tigers 19-18 at the Rec in Round 10 of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:33:27 +0000
A37 traffic live: Ilchester Road closed after crash in Yeovil - updates
The collision reportedly took place on the northbound carriageway

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:42:41 +0000
Inside the caves beneath historic West Country landmark
They're just two and a half hours away from Somerset

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
New florist shop set to take town by storm
Shoppers can prepare for any occasion with what the store has to offer

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
I tried Tesco's festive sandwiches and they left me stuffed like a Christmas turkey
Some of the special Christmas options are bound to get you into the festive spirit

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Sherborne's Eastbury Hotel and Spa named among world's best
Its "warm smiles" and "fine meals" have been applauded

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Screwfix: The incredible story of how a tiny Yeovil tool firm grew into a retail giant
It started as a small local company in 1979 but is now one of the UK's biggest retailers

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
‘Spooky’ ghost walk is coming to Somerset over Christmas
Families will not be disappointed with what is on offer



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