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Gregory leads from the front
Lewis Gregory led from the front with a brilliant 89 not out as Somerset completed a five-wicket Rothe-say County Championship Division One win over Sussex at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton.
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May 22, 2025
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Leaders toppled by extra-time win
A tremendous all-round performance saw Team Bath Netball inflict only a second defeat of the NXT Gen League season on table-topping Loughborough Lightning after an epic contest that gripped another capacity crowd at the Team Bath Arena.
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May 22, 2025
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Tiger cubs enjoy 'roarsome'1st birthday
It was a tiger-iffic first birthday for Longleat’s rare Amur cubs with their keepers preparing a special treat for the occasion at the Wiltshire safari park.
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May 22, 2025
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Another dramatic ending finishes in win
For the second week in a row, Timsbury were involved in a dramatic conclusion to their Bristol & District Division One encounter - this time coming out on top at Lodway by just tworuns.
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May 22, 2025
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Perfect start goes on after quick chase
Midsomer Norton continued their perfect start to the 2025 campaign with a third maximum point win in Prem 2 Bristol/Som of the West of England Premier League.
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May 22, 2025
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Hall climbs to the top after countback
The Jock Callaghan Medal was competed for by 125 men at Mendip Golf Club this week.
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May 22, 2025
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Care centre's plea for Bertha's 100th birthday
A retired nurse who devoted her life to caring for others is about to celebrate her 100th birthday - and the public is being asked to help make it one to remember.
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May 22, 2025
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West-wide health care board plan in pipeline
Decisions on health care, from hospitals to GPs’ surgeries to pharmacies, for a swathe of southern and south-west England from Christchurch in the east to Exmoor in the west, and encompassing Bath, Wiltshire and Swindon, could all be made by one body.
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May 22, 2025
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Young filmmakers' movie pitch shot
Aspiring young filmmakers living in Somerset are being invited to submit an idea for a short film for a chance to get cash and access to equipment - and expertise to make their ideas a reality.
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May 22, 2025
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Eco homes site work now under way
Work has begun on Frome’s newest housing development which will deliver 24 low-cost homes near one of the town’s main employment areas.
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May 22, 2025
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Community heroes are honoured
British Empire Medals have been given to six “community heroes” at a ceremony held at the Bishops Palace in Wells.
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May 22, 2025
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Energy saving help on offer at medical practice
Frome Town Council are encouraging residents to take advantage of the free energy advice available at Frome Medical Practice to help lower energy bills and create more comfortable, efficient homes.
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May 22, 2025
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Walkers step out for hospital charity
More than 350 people took to the banks of the Kennet and Avon canal on Saturday, raising an impressive £52,000 and counting for their local hospital, the RUH Bath.
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May 22, 2025
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Dressed to impress! Mum's charity vintage clothes plea
A Frome woman living with ME has launched appeal for clothing donations to raise money for charity.
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May 22, 2025
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Derby rivals produce a classic run-fest as Cox makes the difference
Timsbury served up a cricket classic at Midsomer Norton 2nd in Division One of the Bristol & District League.
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May 15, 2025
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Molly: My hen night aged 92 was worth waiting for!
A Somerset grandmother of 12 was given the hen night she never had - 70 years after she walked up the aisle.
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May 15, 2025
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Trip back in time to pay VE tribute
Schools brought history to life as children joined in moving celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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May 15, 2025
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Life for ‘evil’ killer of partner who was trying to leave him
A dangerous cocaine addict who raped and abused multiple women before murdering his partner when she tried to leave him will spend at least 35 years in jail.
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May 15, 2025
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Trump and Farage sow political turmoil
We are quite fortunate in the UK in that we can already see what a Farage administration at any level could look like.
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May 15, 2025
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Meets experts on dementia at big conference
Bath and North East Somerset's second annual regional dementia awareness conference will be held in Peasedown St John next Tuesday.
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May 15, 2025
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Show brings some animal magic in glorious weather
The North Somerset Show took place in glorious weather and produced some fabulous champions, writes Rosie Sage.
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May 15, 2025
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Forest edge thrilling contest
Team Bath Netball went to extra-time for the second time this NXT Gen League season, but were unable to secure the win on this occasion as they narrowly lost 58-56 at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
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May 15, 2025
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Trio depart Robins as rebuild begins
Frome Town have announced the departures of James Ollis, Joe O'Loughlin and Ethan Vaughan for the 2025/26 season.
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May 15, 2025
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Mum lost leg to 'injury' that was actually cancer
A mum had her lower leg amputated and part of her right lung removed after a “running injury” turned out to be stage four cancer.
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May 15, 2025
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School evacuated after bomb threat
A school in Frome was put into lockdown after a bomb threat at the site.
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May 15, 2025
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Trio sought after break-in at store
Police have issued these CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to after raiders gained entry to a shop and caused damage to the building and stole cigarettes and vapes.
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May 15, 2025
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Young and old unite to clean up town riverside in eco campaign
A care home in Frome participated in a newly launched environmental initiative, bringing together local school-children and residents for a day of litter picking.
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May 15, 2025
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Reduced overs see Women fall to defeats
Somerset Women's good start to the Metro Bank One Day Cup has suffered a snag after facing two defeats in their last two games.
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May 15, 2025
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Fans' delight as Wallace invention brought to life
If Wallace and Gromit are known for anything, it’s their wacky inventions.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
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Mendip trio sweep the county podium
The big news this week at Mendip Golf Club concerns the ladies.
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