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Somerset Guardian
High street branches ‘thriving' - Nationwide
Nationwide Building Society has said its bank branches are “thriving” with more customers coming through the doors over the past year as rival banks slash their high street network.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Turnaround for operator is 'blueprint for our railways'
A train operator renationalised two years ago has performed a “remarkable turnaround”, the rail minister said.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Kick-off for uni’s 3G pitch that breaks new ground
The University of Bath has unveiled the UK's first fully recyclable 3G pitch.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Minister heads to the West to hear farmers' concerns
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee chair Alistair Carmichael MP has visited Somerset to hear directly from local farmers about the realities of sustainable agriculture and the growing strain of new government regulations.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Banned MP Norris using proxy vote
MP Dan Norris has begun using a proxy vote in Parliament to vote on laws while banned from the parliamentary estate.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Hot summer being forecast after record spring sunshine
It is twice as likely that the summer will be hot across the UK this year, the Met Office has predicted as the forecasting body also warned of an increased risk of heatwaves.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Pet owners warned after woman fined over £800
Cat and dog owners are being warned to do one simple task - or face a fine of hundreds of pounds.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Norton complete perfect first month
Midsomer Norton completed a perfect opening month to the West of England Premier League Prem 2 Bristol/Som season with a five-wicket success over visiting Old Bristolians Westbury.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
NETBALL Destiny in own hands in finale
Team Bath Netball will go into the last match of the inaugural NXT Gen League season with their destiny in their own hands after strengthening their grip on second spot with an excellent 50-36 away win at Manchester Thunder.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
'Worst road' transformed in net zero trial
A street once dubbed the “worst road in Chippenham” has become one of the first in the UK repaired to ‘zero’ standards.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Success for students across Welsh border
Midsomer Norton TAGB Taekwondo enjoyed a fantastic Welsh Taekwondo National Championships which took place in Cardiff in May.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Edney blooms with trophy win
The Flower Centenary Trophy saw 124 men take part at Mendip Golf Club.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Dog owners asked to tell their tales
The Dogs Trust is giving people in the South West the chance to share their stories about the vital role that dogs play in their lives.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Squad shaping up for new campaign
There have been plenty of comings and goings at Frome Town as they look to begin their quest for promotion back into the Southern League Premier Division South.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Seventh bid to develop site of abandoned farm
The owners of an abandoned Somerset farmhouse which should only be entered with “extreme caution” are trying to redevelop the site - for the seventh time.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Celebrating the county's finest
This year's Royal Bath and West Show once again brought animal magic and a host of stands for the crowds to enjoy, writes Rosie Sage.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Comedian Bill joins campaign for swift action
A display highlighting the dramatic decline of swifts and how households can help the \"symbol of summer skies\" will feature at this year's Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Three arrests as teen gang attack police
Four police officers were attacked after they were called to disorder in Midsomer Norton where a gang of around 200 school leavers had gathered.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Walking opens up array of social and medical benefits
A Somerset company has created innovative walking trails that aim to attract people from around the world.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Dramatic weekend sees Timsbury enjoy best day of the season so far
In a weekend full of drama, Timsbury enjoyed its best day of the season with another nail-biting win for the first team, a thrilling run-chase for the second side, and an amazing fightback from the third team to claim an exciting tie.
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June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Difficult start to Blast campaign for Women
Esmae MacGregor claimed career-best T20 figures as Essex's bowlers ripped through the Somerset batting line-up to secure their side’s first win of the Women’s Vitality Blast at Chelmsford on Sunday.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
False alarm callouts spark warning from fire service
Fire chiefs have called for businesses, landlords, organisations and members of the public to do more to reduce the number of false alarms they are called to.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Somerset Guardian
'We need jobs for young or our villages will die'
Villages across Somerset are in danger of \"dying\" if more cannot be done to provide local jobs for young people, a councillor has warned.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Passengers launch fight to keep 'vital' bus service
A petition has been launched to bring back a 'lifeline' bus service.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Lammonby hits century in victory
A superbly judged unbeaten century by Tom Lammonby helped Somerset maintain their excellent form with a seven-wicket defeat of Durham in the Rothesay County Championship match at the Banks Homes Riverside.
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May 29, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Join campaign to test river water quality
Residents across the West Country are being urged to become 'citizen scientists' this summer as part of a week-long initiative to track the health of local rivers and streams.
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May 29, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Riders enjoy experiences
As part of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials, there is an event-ing championship for amateur eventers on their horses, and even some ponies who qualified at various events during the year.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Reboot your old tech for charity
People have the chance to help a Somerset charity and get rid of their unwanted tech.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Blue & Gold are up to second
Team Bath Netball moved up to second in the NXT Gen League table as they built on their victory over league leaders Loughborough Lightning by recording an excellent 61-52 away win at London Pulse.
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May 29, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Children on cloud nine after survey
Children across Frome have spoken out on what matters most to them in their schools and communities, as part of a wide-ranging project by Frome Town Council to amplify young voices.
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