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Somerset Guardian
My deafness is one of my superpowers
LOVE ISLAND STAR AND STRICTLY COME DANCING FINALIST TASHA GHOURI TELLS ELLA WALKER HOW SHE REVISITED TOUGH TIMES IN HER NEW SELF HELP GUIDE
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May 15, 2025
Somerset Guardian
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
Somerset Guardian
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.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Somerset Guardian
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
Somerset Guardian
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.
5 min |
May 15, 2025
Somerset Guardian
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.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Somerset Guardian
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.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Somerset Guardian
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.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Norton continue their perfect start
Midsomer Norton continued their perfect start to the West of England Premier League with asecond 20-point haul from as many games.
1 min |
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.
6 min |
May 15, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Star sells childhood toys to support local school
Actor Stephen Merchant is selling his childhood Star Wars toys to help raise money for a local school.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Mixed results for club's Avalon sides
Mendip Golf Club's Avalon C Team registered a 3-2 success over Fosseway, with wins for Malcolm Srawley & Craig Robertson, Chris Butland & Tony Logan and Gary Quin & Rob Richardson.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Gardeners are encouraged to just go wild
A West Country charity has revamped its traditional coffee morning fundraiser in a bid to help spread the word about wildlife-friendly gardening.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Theatre hosts 50 events in three months
This summer The Mission Theatre in Bath is to present its busiest season since pre-pandemic times.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Smooth progress for cycle link
People walking and cycling between two growing Somerset towns can now enjoy a much smoother journey after a key local cycle route was given a £140,000 facelift.
4 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Dodging the enemy... and celebrating victory
D-DAY hero Jack Mortimer chuckles as he remembers belting out Moonlight Becomes You in front of hundreds of people during VE Day celebrations overseas.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Constance still hitting high notes
A war-time pianist has celebrated her 104th birthday. Constance Pullom, who played the piano in an RAF band during World War Two, has celebrated her birthday at Ivybank House Care Home in Bath.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Sage at the fore again as Timsbury begin campaign with fine win
Timsbury made a fine start to the new season with a four-wicket win at home to Lansdown 2nd in Division One of the Bristol & District League.
4 min |
May 08, 2025
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Book award project aims to encourage young readers
The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership has launched a new School Library Book Award for children and young adults.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
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'Safe lesbian spaces are vanishing'
Lesbian women in the UK still face alarming levels of inequality, from mental health discrimination to restricted access to fertility treatment, an MP has warned in a House of Commons speech marking Lesbian Visibility Week.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
VE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Parades and parties across Britain to show our gratitude for war effort
3 min |
May 08, 2025
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Man admits assault charge and possession of drugs
A man from Bath ended up in a fight outside a local homeless shelter.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Spitfire among highlights of air display to mark VE Day anniversary
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Longleat safari park has announced it will pay tribute to those who gave their lives during the war at this year's Icons of the Sky spectacular at the estate.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
New leader needed to brighten future
Following a difficult season for Welton Rovers, and their impending relegation to Division One of the Jewson Western League, the club is looking to rebuild for the coming season and this will begin at the very top.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Trainee vicar looking forward to church group placement
A group of rural churches in the Peasedown St John area are set to welcome a new trainee vicar, who is serving on placement with them for four weeks.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
I felt like I was full of lead... In fact I was low on iron
DJ, PRESENTER AND MUM-OF-TWO ASHLEY JAMES DISCUSSES CHRONIC FATIGUE, FAMILY LIFE AND 'MUM SHAMING'. BY LISA SALMON
4 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Collar a prize as dog show returns
Following on from the success of previous dog shows in the village of Peasedown St John atthe popular Party in the Park festival, organisers have announced it will return again this year.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Henry's near miss just before the end
A WAR veteran whose ship was narrowly missed by a torpedo just days before VE Day says he is frightened, as he can see a world war erupting once again.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Man 'injured' in street fracas
An incident outside a fast food pizza restaurant reportedly left one person with facial injuries.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Bernard was one of first to know war in Europe was over
A BRAVE young man from Crewe had one hell of a secret to keep during the Second World War. It was no ordinary secret... but frontline codebreaker Bernard Morgan was no ordinary young man.
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