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IT'S TIME TO SHOW THE DOOR TO THOSE UNINVITED SPRING GARDEN GUESTS
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May 08, 2025
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New West of England mayor vows that her era will be 'very different'
The new West of England Mayor has said things will be \"quite different\" under her than under the previous Labour mayor.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
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Salute to D-Day hero Stan who turns 100
A remarkable Somerset D-Day veteran who survived his Allied ship being hit by a torpedo has enjoyed a very special 100th birthday party surrounded by his family and friends.
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May 08, 2025
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Recovery win closes the gap
Team Bath Netball closed to within a point of second place in the NXT Gen League as they came from behind to secure a well-earned 58-52 away win over Birmingham Panthers on Sunday.
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May 08, 2025
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Separate lives
Historian Margaret Sheridan, who lives in the village of Alveley in Shrops, which hosted 80 evacuees, tells how children generally weren't shipped that far away from their homes.
6 min |
May 08, 2025
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Mum's charity challenge amid breast cancer fight
A mother undergoing treatment for breast cancer in Bath is preparing to take part in a major charity walk to raise funds for the hospital that is currently caring for her.
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May 08, 2025
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Bright start to new season for Norton
Midsomer Norton's start to the West of England Premier League Prem 2 Bristol/Som campaign was as bright as the Bank Holiday May sunshine as they despatched visiting Taunton.
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May 08, 2025
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Odgers hits half-century
Somerset Women are certainly finding their feet in the revamped Metro Bank One Day Cup as two wins this week has left them on the coattails of early leaders The Blaze before their match last night (Wednesday) at Warwickshire.
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May 08, 2025
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Rew century helps county break duck
James Rew’s tenth first class century guided Somerset to an unlikely first Rothesay County Championship victory of the season, a three-wicket success against Essex at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton.
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May 08, 2025
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Pharmacy robber jailed for four years
A man who robbed a pharmacy at knifepoint has been jailed.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
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Somerset Levels 'deserve national designation'
A Somerset councillor has called on the government to protect the future of the Somerset Levels by designating it as the UK's newest national landscape.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
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£5m wetlands plan to clean up waterways and boost wildlife
A splash of innovation is set to clean up the Somerset Levels, with a £5 million wetlands project aiming to filter out farm fertilisers the natural way - no chemicals, just clever planting.
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May 01, 2025
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Girls into their first ever final
Purnell Sports under-16 girls confirmed their place in the Somerset County Cup final after coming from behind to win against league champions and previously unbeaten Minehead.
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May 01, 2025
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Longleat tie-up a new chapter for book festival
Bath Children's Literature Festival is delighted to announce that its 2025 event will be staged in association with Longleat.
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May 01, 2025
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Celebrate your county's food and music on Somerset Day
With just weeks remaining until the county's biggest annual celebration, excitement is mounting across Somerset as residents, businesses and community groups prepare for Somerset Day 2025.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
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Thrilling win in extra time
A nerveless finish from player of the match Charlotte Watts sealed a dramatic extra-time victory for Team Bath Netball in Bristol after another NXT Gen League thriller against London Mavericks.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
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Somerset still await win after collapse
Champions Surrey recorded their first win of the season in emphatic style, beating Somerset by eight wickets at the Kia Oval.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
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Chili take control of title challenge
Chilcompton Sports took a big step towards the Premier Division title with a 2-0 win at previous leaders Ilminster Town.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
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Norton Radstock back in business
After a lengthy time away from the scene building a new team, Norton Radstock Amateur Boxing Club is back.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
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Mixed results to begin new era of the game
Somerset Women have begun their historic new campaign with mixed results in the Metro Ban One Day Cup.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
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Weca stays tight-lipped over e-scooter complaints figures
The West of England Combined Authority is refusing to reveal the number of complaints about e-scooters and ridership figures.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
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Town church to be turned into library and hub
Important repairs are planned at a town’s church as the council plans to turn it into a “flagship” library and hub.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
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Stanley's joy over Blue, Black and White cap
Stanley Francis, believed to be Bath Rugby club's oldest living player and now centenarian, has received a special 1865 Club legacy cap from the club as part of his milestone 100th birthday celebrations.
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May 01, 2025
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Wild swimmers dive in for reservoir protest
A vast number of wild swimmers have staged a protest, ignoring rules and regulations by swimming in a \"dangerous\" Somerset reservoir.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
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MPs raise the alarm on rivers' worsening state
South West MPs have issued a stark warning over the deteriorating state of the UK's rivers and waterways, with raw sewage discharges, crumbling infrastructure and lax regulation at the heart of what has been described as a national disgrace.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
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Shoplifter given stores ban after 'atrocious' spree
A Trowbridge man who was caught shoplifting from seven shops and was “threatening towards members of staff” has been banned from entering them.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
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Special set of stamps mark 80th VE Day anniversary
A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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May 01, 2025
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Chef Tom to share his best barbecue tips
When the British summer hots up the Brits can’t resist a spot of barbecuing! And who better than top chef Tom Kerridge, inset, to inspire us to cook up some delicious al fresco dishes in our own backyards and gardens this summer?
1 min |
May 01, 2025
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Special school's residential set-up hailed as ‘outstanding’
Staff at a Somerset special school have been praised for delivering “life-changing experiences” through their residential provision, in an Ofsted inspection that awarded the school the highest possible rating across all areas.
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May 01, 2025
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Bakery staff earn a slice of the business
One of the South West’s most recognisable bakery chains is marking a historic transition, with more than 400 staff members now owning a slice.
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