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Murder arrest after man found dead in Somerset village
Police were called to Dunford Terrace, in Baltonsborough, yesterday afternoon (May 9)
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Grandfather killed in A361 crash 'was nicest gent on the planet'
Traffic & Travel
His family has laid a tribute at the scene
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Dangerous M5 driver hit 127mph in police chase through Somerset
Somerset
Dean Mayo drove on the hard shoulder at 80mph before joining the main road and powering beyond 100mph.
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Animal Sanctuary issues urgent appeal and 'faces closure within months'
Chard
Every donation, big or small, can make a difference
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Window cleaner loses arm after 33,000V shock
Wiltshire
The blast was so severe it left Jason's footprints scorched into the grass
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'Mission accomplished' - Bath Rugby stutter pass Newcastle Falcons to strengthen play-off position
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Newcastle Falcons 28-17 at Kingston Park in Round 17 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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Bristol Airport cancels all Jet2 flights to Greek island
Jet2.com
The airline has told passengers not to go to the airport due to adverse weather conditions
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Live: M5 huge delays with big traffic queues in Somerset
M5
Congestion building after incident closes lane
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Savvy travellers can save up to £135 on Antler luggage, but they'll need to be quick
Shopping
Save money on mix and match sets, with this limited time deal that ends on Sunday
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Somerset Day: Seven of the best things to do to celebrate our county
Somerset
May 11 has a special significance for the county
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Thunderstorm warning for Somerset issued by Met Office
Weather
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Somerset
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England’s Euro Squad: Crystal Palace Trio eye a place in the squad
Euro 2024
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Newcastle Falcons 17 Bath Rugby 28: LIVE play-by-play updates from Kingston Park
Bath Rugby
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from Kingston Park
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Peter Andre's fans rush to his defence after 'cruel' comment about picture of baby daughter
Families
Peter Andre has been keeping his fans up to date with his family life after he and wife Emily welcomed their third child last month
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Savvy travellers can save up to £135 on Antler luggage, but they'll need to be quick
Shopping
Save money on mix and match sets, with this limited time deal that ends on Sunday
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Amazon's £8 'cure' cream 'completely heals' dry, cracked skin and eczema
Shopping
One Amazon shopper said: "I have tried every expensive cream available and this one had beat them all."
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New Look's £34 dress 'perfect for summer weddings' and looks 'way more expensive'
Shopping
New Look shopper said the dress "looks so stunning" and "way more expensive than it is."
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Dua Lipa says she was asked to headline Glastonbury Festival years ago
What's On News
Dua Lipa admitted on a podcast she received the call about her Glastonbury Festival headliner slot years before the event
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Boux Avenue's 'flattering' new swimwear range is getting shoppers 'lots of compliments'
Shopping
Boux Avenue has launched its new swimwear collection and it's proving a confidence-booster for some shoppers
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Somerset maternity services 'inadequate' and slammed by health inspectors
NHS
Two of the three units have been rated 'inadequate'
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Two Somerset beaches among England's dirtiest awarded 'Brown Flag'
Somerset
They are among 13 of the least clean in the country, according to new research
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UK weather: Met Office issues three warnings as temperatures set to soar to 26C
Weather
The Met Office has issued three warnings as the UK is set to bask in warm weather over the next few days, with temperatures set to soar to 26C in the south on Saturday
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Peter Andre can tell his new Somerset-born baby daughter is Australian
Taunton
Even though Arabella was born in Somerset
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River Island shoppers rushing to order 'cutest summer dress ever immediately'
Shopping
River Island shoppers have labelled the mini dress "amazing" and "gorgeous" on social media
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2,000 more pubs and restaurants shut down for good in last year
What's On News
One in every 40 pubs, restaurants, bars and hotels have closed permanently as we lose four every day
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Somerset business could have one of the funniest names in the UK
Somerset
The public can now vote for their favourite small business name on the Simply Business website - with the winner set to be announced on May 23, 2024
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Illuminate your future: 5 great reasons to invest in solar panels in Dorset
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Finding an accredited and experienced installer is important for anyone thinking of getting solar panels for their home
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Drivers told 'last chance' as compensation scheme closes in weeks
UK & World News
Time is running out for some owners of cars affected by the diesel emissions scandal
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Passport update after system failure caused huge queues at airports
UK & World News
The Home Office says teams responded to the nationwide issue within minutes
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Bridgwater Carnival receives £650k to revamp semi-derelict centre
Bridgwater Carnival
It is one of eight South West cultural organisations to be awarded funding from Arts Council England
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Bath city centre getting transformed as major development on car park approved
Bath
The Bath Quays North development have been described as 'the most significant development in Bath in a generation'
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'Perfect' shoes for summer 'look just like' £700 pair worn by Molly Mae Hague
Shopping
Shoppers can save hundreds of pounds by opting for the Office alternatives to Molly Mae's designer shoes
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Beefeater restaurants across Somerset could be at risk of closure
Food and Drink
Whitbread, the firm behind the restaurant chain, has revealed plans to shut sites around the UK, with around 126 "lower-performing" restaurants to shut
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Further uncertainty for Taunton 1,400 new homes scheme
Taunton
It's the fourth time a decision has been pushed back
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Somerset
Somerset man becomes the Tower of London's newest 'Beefeater'
He will soon take up duties in the capital
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Skincare fans can get free Elemis moisturiser worth £95 with bride-to-be beauty bundle
Skincare
mirror.co.uk
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Somerset man forced to sell UK's largest beer can collection
Food and Drink
Nick West, 65, had been gathering an impressive collection of unusual and rare cans for 42 years and had amassed 10,300 of them at his peak
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Storm from Bermuda heading to UK with 55mph winds and temperature drop
UK & World News
Met Office says weather set to change from 25C highs in Cheltenham to thundery conditions
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Large care home to be built near Mendip Hills despite access fears
Mendip Hills AONB
It will replace an existing facility
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Historic steam locomotive travelling through Somerset to break 60 year old speed record
Transport
The 74 year old Clun Castle, which was once based in Plymouth, will try to break a 60 year old speed record for the fastest steam journey between Plymouth and Bristol
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Live: Ten Tors 'disruption' as police incident closes road as thousands arrive for challenge
Traffic & Travel
A road near the base has been closed as thousands of young people start to arrive for the Ten Tors challenge this weekend
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GMB’s Susanna Reid wears ‘smart’ Boden trousers that are ‘comfortable and flattering’
Susanna Reid
mirror.co.uk
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Cyclist has lucky escape after narrowly avoiding being mown down by 4x4
Courts
The driver reportedly lost control on a bend and only the awareness of the cyclist ensured he could dodge out of the way of the swerving vehicle
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Top Gear's The Stig makes stand against 'absurd' West Country landfill plans
BBC
Ben Collins, who was the Stig on the BBC show, has joined locals in opposing the plans for the inert landfill site in Devon
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New Toys R Us shop to open in Taunton
Taunton
Retailer WH Smith has unveiled the first 17 locations for the next tranche of Toys R Us shops - with Taunton on the list
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Potholes are plaguing roads across Somerset and they have their own names
Transport
The fight against the pothole menace as MPs call for action, promising a smoother ride for Devon and Somerset
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Man who survived Nazi camps turns 100 at Nailsea care home
Local News
George Durkal said he has 'had an eventful life'
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Gallagher Premiership 2024/25 key dates announced: Fixture release day, start date, final
Sport
The Gallagher Premiership final will be held on June 14, 2025
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Derelict buildings at 'untidy' site could be demolished for new Shepton Mallet car park
Shepton Mallet
Residents have long been demanding action on the site
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Rival town centre regeneration plans face big battle
Frome
Two competing bids to regenerate the site are on the table
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'Unwanted' controversial homes plan for town approved
Midsomer Norton
The plans were originally refused in November 2023 - but now have been given the go-ahead
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Bristol Airport new destinations as Jet2 launches more flights
Bristol Airport
Jet2 now flies to 34 destinations from Bristol Airport
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Somerset Day splendour as Clarks Village hosts three-day artisan market extravaganza
Clarks Village
Celebrate Somerset Day at Clarks Village with our three-day artisan market, showcasing the best of local food, drink, arts, and crafts
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New Wagamama prepares to open in Clarks Village with new job listings
Clarks Village
The Asian fusion restaurant will offer something different for hungry shoppers
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Massive congestion-busting plans to improve transport links across Somerset
Bath
Details of a £15.2million scheme to improve walking, cycling, wheeling, public transport infrastructure and reduce congestion along the A37 and A367 have been set out in a report.
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Driver denies causing fatal A30 crash
Courts
Charlotte Avis was killed in the serious crash
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Ad Feature
Paris Saint-Germain Féminine vs Olympique Lyonnais: A High-Stakes UEFA Women's Champions League Showdown
Champions League
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Weston-super-Mare beach is officially one of UK's most disappointing
Weston-super-mare
Visitors were left disappointed by pay-to-use-toilets, an entry fee to the pier, and steep parking rates
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Yeovil Hospital innovates to reduce waiting list times
Yeovil
Yeovil Hospital is revolutionising patient care with day surgeries for hip and knee replacements, offering a quicker path to recovery and a better quality of life for our golden oldies
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MP calls for swift action on Exmoor rivers to prevent future flood damage
Exmoor
MP Ian Liddell-Grainger urges the Environment Agency to act now and clear Exmoor rivers of debris to prevent potential catastrophic damage in the face of increasingly heavy rainfall
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Major change to rubbish rules will scrap some of your bins
UK & World News
Councils are also going to be ordered to pick up your waste more often
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Pubs
CAMRA Good Beer Guide: Full list of Somerset pubs and breweries celebrated in the 2024 edition
Countless pubs and breweries across the county have been given a shoutout in the latest edition of the guide, which serves as a great source of inspiration for where to get your next pint.
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Somerset planning: 49 village homes, derelict pub plan and kids' nursery among latest schemes
Somerset
Every week, the two neighbouring unitary authorities receive hundreds of planning applications and we have selected some of the most interesting proposals.
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Somerset man wins £65k dream car two weeks after cancer diagnosis
Bridgwater
Chris Turner was on his way to get scans when the car of his dreams showed up
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Parking fears over new homes plan for Somerset town
Development
Outline permission is already in place
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CCTV appeal after alleged shop theft in Minehead
Crime
Police are appealing to identify a man following the incident
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Somerset News
Avon and Somerset Police
Murder arrest after man found dead in Somerset village
Police were called to Dunford Terrace, in Baltonsborough, yesterday afternoon (May 9)
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Make the Sunshine is illuminating Shepton Mallet’s arts scene
Shepton Mallet
Make the Sunshine is transforming Shepton Mallet’s arts scene, ensuring every young person has access to high-quality arts and fostering community unity through innovative performances and events
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Grandfather killed in A361 crash 'was nicest gent on the planet'
Traffic & Travel
His family has laid a tribute at the scene
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Live: M5 huge delays with big traffic queues in Somerset
M5
Congestion building after incident closes lane
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Animal Sanctuary issues urgent appeal and 'faces closure within months'
Chard
Every donation, big or small, can make a difference
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Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby
'Mission accomplished' - Bath Rugby stutter pass Newcastle Falcons to strengthen play-off position
Bath Rugby beat Newcastle Falcons 28-17 at Kingston Park in Round 17 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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How to watch Newcastle Falcons v Bath Rugby live on TV and full team news
Bath Rugby
Newcastle Falcons host Bath Rugby at Kingston Park on Friday night in Round 17 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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Newcastle Falcons v Bath Rugby LIVE play-by-play updates from Kingston Park
Bath Rugby
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from Kingston Park
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Gloucester Rugby looking to reunite with Bath Rugby lock
Bath Rugby
The Cherry and Whites have lost Cam Jordan to a long-term knee injury
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Full details as Johann van Graan signs massive new contract at Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby
'The best is yet to come' says Bath's head of rugby Johann van Graan
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Sir Geoff Hurst says he gets scam emails 'nearly every day'
A new campaign has been launched to help older people with tech skills and spotting scams
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Physiotherapist buys trailer to sell her own lemonade just a day after being inspired by TikTok video
UK & World News
Sofia Hancy now juggles a full-time career with her dream business. She spent £1,800 on the trailer just a day after watching a TikTok video on the subject
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Sam Thompson to visit Alzheimer's gran who carries cushion of his face after TikTok plea
UK & World News
The Made in Chelsea star vowed to pay Patricia Marsden a visit after her granddaughter issued reached out on social media
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Vet issues 60-day warning for dog owners ahead of Saturday
UK & World News
Dr Caroline Goulton has also explained the danger of too much cold water for dogs
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Storm from Bermuda heading to UK with 55mph winds and temperature drop
UK & World News
Met Office says weather set to change from 25C highs in Cheltenham to thundery conditions
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Avon and Somerset Police
Murder arrest after man found dead in Somerset village
Police were called to Dunford Terrace, in Baltonsborough, yesterday afternoon (May 9)
Make the Sunshine is illuminating Shepton Mallet’s arts scene
Shepton Mallet
Make the Sunshine is transforming Shepton Mallet’s arts scene, ensuring every young person has access to high-quality arts and fostering community unity through innovative performances and events
Peter Andre's fans rush to his defence after 'cruel' comment about picture of baby daughter
Families
Peter Andre has been keeping his fans up to date with his family life after he and wife Emily welcomed their third child last month
Grandfather killed in A361 crash 'was nicest gent on the planet'
Traffic & Travel
His family has laid a tribute at the scene
Live: M5 huge delays with big traffic queues in Somerset
M5
Congestion building after incident closes lane
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Bristol Airport cancels all Jet2 flights to Greek island
The airline has told passengers not to go to the airport due to adverse weather conditions
Murder arrest after man found dead in Somerset village
Avon and Somerset Police
Police were called to Dunford Terrace, in Baltonsborough, yesterday afternoon (May 9)
Live: M5 huge delays with big traffic queues in Somerset
M5
Congestion building after incident closes lane
Bath city centre getting transformed as major development on car park approved
Bath
The Bath Quays North development have been described as 'the most significant development in Bath in a generation'
Grandfather killed in A361 crash 'was nicest gent on the planet'
Traffic & Travel
His family has laid a tribute at the scene
Bath Rugby
'Mission accomplished' - Bath Rugby stutter pass Newcastle Falcons to strengthen play-off position
Bath Rugby beat Newcastle Falcons 28-17 at Kingston Park in Round 17 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
Murder arrest after man found dead in Somerset village
Avon and Somerset Police
Police were called to Dunford Terrace, in Baltonsborough, yesterday afternoon (May 9)
Make the Sunshine is illuminating Shepton Mallet’s arts scene
Shepton Mallet
Make the Sunshine is transforming Shepton Mallet’s arts scene, ensuring every young person has access to high-quality arts and fostering community unity through innovative performances and events
Peter Andre's fans rush to his defence after 'cruel' comment about picture of baby daughter
Families
Peter Andre has been keeping his fans up to date with his family life after he and wife Emily welcomed their third child last month
Grandfather killed in A361 crash 'was nicest gent on the planet'
Traffic & Travel
His family has laid a tribute at the scene