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Do not approach wanted man who could be in Somerset
Daniel Kellaway is wanted by Avon and Somerset Police in connection with multiple active investigations, including driving offences and criminal damage
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BMW crashed into wall in Somerset horror smash, police confirm
Radstock
The A367 Bath New Road in Radstock was closed for nearly seven hours this morning, March 29, following a serious collision
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'Wheelie expensive': Replacement wheelie bins to cost £22.40 under new rules
Facebook
The new charges go into effect on Monday, April 1
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'Lovely little village' could more than double in size
Somerset
'500 houses would significantly alter the integrity of a beautiful, small village with a strong community heart'
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Man killed in explosion at South West depot
Local News
An inquest heard how lorry driver Martin Walsh tragically lost his life in a fire at the William Gilder depot in Gloucestershire
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Steam train offers afternoon tea and fish and chips and glorious countryside views
Events
It offers a journey through history, heritage and the heart of Somerset’s scenic splendour, now with new attractions for the family
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Live: Crash closes Radstock road in both directions
Traffic & Travel
The major A road is closed in both directions
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Live: Somerset flood alerts as A30 closed due to flooding
Weather
The Environment Agency have issued three flood alerts for the county, and a weather warning for wind is in place.
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Months of disruption on busy route as 1,500 metres of gas pipes to be upgraded
Crewkerne
Residents will receive more information about the works
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Latest on demolition and rebuild of 'defective' council house estate
Taunton
The new homes will begin construction in the summer
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Uncertain future for flooded communities as investigations delayed
Flooding
Numerous investigations are currently
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Invest in your body and mind at Bath Spa
Partner Stories
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M&S £30 sandals "look and feel expensive" and are similar to £710 Hermes pair
Shopping
M&S shoppers said the 'stylish' mules, which could be easily mistaken for Hermes, "look and feel expensive"
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Most people unaware of new work rules coming on April 6
Jobs
The change could alter how, when and where you are allowed to work
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Anne wants law change to save friends as she will need help to die
UK & World News
Anne's friends say they are willing to help her, but they would face prosecution
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Wilko launches Easter sale with up to £100 off selected garden furniture
Shopping
The Easter sale is available in-store and online now until April 3
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Dog seriously ill after eating 1kg of Easter chocolate
UK & World News
Bailey ate two large eggs, two small eggs, two boxes of Smarties, two packs of chocolate buttons and a bag of Mini Eggs
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Revolution could close quarter of bars - hundreds of jobs at risk
UK & World News
The chain is looking at 'all the options available'
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Hairy Biker Si King gives statement and issues career update
Celebs/TV
Fans rushed to give him support as Si said he was still looking to carry out events this summer after the death of co-host Dave Myers
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Frome Post Office to finally reopen after being closed for months
Frome
A huge relief for local residents
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Safety works to improve collision blackspot
Traffic & Travel
Four weeks of temporary traffic lights will be in place
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Chef James Martin issues new statement and says 'I want to say a few important words'
News
The James Martin’s Saturday Morning ITV presenter said he had been targeted by scammers and warned fans not to fall victim
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Speculation around Kate's wellbeing 'worst I've seen', says former royal adviser
UK & World News
The Princess of Wales's announcement that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy came after weeks of intense speculation.
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Brits to be hit by 27cm of snow as Met Office warns of -2C freeze
UK & World News
Spring may have officially started, but it'll be a return to wintry weather for some in the UK.
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Cancer, death and feuding - the 2024 year of heartache for Kate, William and Charles
UK & World News
2024 is not yet three months in but it has already been a tough time for the royal family which has faced repeated sickness and tragedy
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Millions of workers to get £160 pay rise in just a few weeks
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The National Living Wage is going up from April 7, with the lowest-paid workers set to benefit from the increase in the minimum wage
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DWP and HMRC confirm Easter 2024 payment dates for benefit claimants
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The Department for Work and Pensions and HM Revenue and Customs have confirmed the payment dates for benefits over the Easter period where there are two bank holidays
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Amy Dowden's message of support to Kate Middleton after cancer diagnosis
Celebs/TV
The 33-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star was herself diagnosed with cancer in May last year
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Subtle signs in Kate Middleton's video you might have missed
UK & World News
The Princess of Wales has released a video message to the public after it was revealed she is being treated for cancer - and there are some subtle details in the address
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Take advantage of these fully-funded adult learning courses at Bath College this spring
Partner Stories
The college has a vast range of programmes to suit your personal requirements and goals, whatever your background or experience
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New housing estate approved for small Somerset village
A303
The original plans were turned down in May 2023
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Snow ploughs deployed as snow covers parts of Somerset
Weather
The surprise snow fall caught some people out
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Live: Call 999 if you see woman missing from Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-mare
Mary, 79, was last seen in Weston-super-Mare at around 10am on Thursday, March 28.
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Met Office extends yellow weather warning across Somerset
Weather
The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for the South West
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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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Get a PS5 Slim with 'free' GTA5 in Very Easter sale deal that saves nearly £90
PS5
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Crash blocks road heading into Taunton
Traffic & Travel
There are delays on the A358 Toneway heading into the city following the collision which has happened near the Travelodge.
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Live: M5 long delays following crash near Taunton
M5
There is queuing traffic on the M5 Southbound near Junction 25 following the collision
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Martin Lewis says it's 'bad news' for British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers over price cap change
UK & World News
Ofgem is set to reduce the price cap in April but Mr Lewis said predictions from Cornwall Insight suggested the drop wouldn't be as big as thought
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'Caring and inclusive' Somerset school is upgraded by Ofsted
Education
Inspectors remarked that "pupils live up to the school’s values such as community, ambition and respect".
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'Vast improvement' to high street to bring more footfall to seaside town
Weston-super-mare
The work is being funded through the Levelling Up Fund
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Give your garden a spring refresh with 25% off plants, herbs, fire pits and more
Gardening
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Boy, 7, dies after lorry and VW Polo crash on the M4
M4
Police are appealing for information following the crash yesterday afternoon (March 27)
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No CrossCountry services will call at new Somerset station
Transport
The new station is due to open by September 2025
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Gordano School pupils trampled and injured in crush at gate
Somerset News
The gate failed to open which led to a surge of pupils trying to push through. Pupils fell over and were trampled in the crush.
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Amazon's best-selling power bank has 'special feature' that every festival goer needs
Glastonbury Festival
INIU Power Bank is now 37% off on Amazon's limited time sale
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DVLA issues eight-day warning to drivers ahead of April rule change
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The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers ahead of a rule change that will come into effect in April. Motorists have been told to "plan accordingly" ahead of the change
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Amazon's number one best-selling tent for Glastonbury 2024 is now £50 cheaper
Glastonbury Festival
Get the perfect tent for Glastonbury 2024 festival which will be held on June 26 to June 30
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Win £100 Aldi voucher this Easter to help with your Spring spending
Shopping
Ten lucky readers will each bag a handy £100 Aldi shopping voucher this Easter to help with their seasonal spending. From luxury chocolate to mouth-watering meats, you could fill your trolley without paying a penny with our cracking competition
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Serious PIP concerns raised after DWP claim backlog update with 300,000 waiting
Cost Of Living
Personal Independence Payments can be worth up to £184 a week for the disabled and MPs told the House of Commons about some heartbreaking cases caused by delays to payments being approved
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Four-takeaways-a-day mum finds love after 10st weight loss
Real Life
Grace Dudley nearly 'ate herself to an early grave' by scoffing a McDonalds for breakfast, burgers for lunch, kebabs for dinner and even finishing with a Domino's
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Skin test diagnoses early Parkinson's disease in more than nine out of 10 patients
Health
Scientists say the test is also able to detect other disorders such as some forms of dementia
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Savers warned about looming deadline to avoid 'costly mistakes'
UK & World News
People are being warned about missing out
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Greggs stores closed across country as 'technical hitch' sees tills down
UK & World News
Customers across dozens of stores reported they were unable to get their morning coffee and breakfast as the tills weren't working
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Government bans 15 new drugs with seven-year jail sentences
UK & World News
They have all been categorised as Class A drugs from today
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Man, 42, charged after hundreds of cannabis plants found in Weston-super-Mare house
Weston-super-mare
Police found over 200 cannabis plants at a property in The Barrows
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'I loved my all-girls school so much that I returned to teach there'
Education
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'Gamer changer' test spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms appear
Health
There is hope that it will mean earlier intervention and therefore more effective treatments
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Two injured after crash closes A-road during rush hour
Somerset News
The A420 was closed in both directions following a crash this morning, Thursday, March 28
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Lidl selling large branded Easter Eggs for £1.99
Shopping
The deal includes Maltesers, Celebrations, Twix, Minstrels, Smarties and other big-name brands
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Award-winning pub loses title over Nazi memorabilia complaint
Pubs
The Hole in the Wall was picked as Pub of the Year by CAMRA Kernow but the award was taken away after a complaint about it having a swastika armband a local soldier had brought back from WWII.
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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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Police officer ‘does not remember’ woman he is accused of raping, trial hears
Somerset News
Sergeant David Stansbury, 43, is on trial at Bristol Crown Court accused of three counts of rape. He denies the charges and told the court he does not remember the alleged victim
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Gogglebox star George Gilbey dies at 40
Celebs/TV
George shot to fame during his time on the sofa with his mum and step-dad on the Channel 4 show.
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Apology after glitches disrupt major housing consultation
Somerset
There was trouble with comments submitted over the major plans
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Roadworks to hit A-road for latest bollard plan
Bath
Locals have welcomed the plan for the 'intolerably unsafe' road — but thousands of others have signed a petition against it
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Somerset News
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Crime
Do not approach wanted man who could be in Somerset
Daniel Kellaway is wanted by Avon and Somerset Police in connection with multiple active investigations, including driving offences and criminal damage
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BMW crashed into wall in serious incident in Radstock, police confirm
Radstock
The A367 Bath New Road in Radstock was closed for nearly seven hours this morning, March 29, following a serious collision
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Hundreds of M5 drivers caught speeding in huge crackdown
Weston-super-mare
Five vehicles were seized as part of the operation
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Gogglebox star George Gilbey 'fell 80ft through skylight to death'
Somerset News
Reports said the 40-year-old reality star had been working on the site in Essex when the tragedy happened and a man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter
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Crash closes Radstock road in both directions
Traffic & Travel
The A367 is closed in both directions
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Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby confirm new contract for swashbuckling attacking back
Tom de Glanville has signed a two year contract extension at the Recreation Ground
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Harlequins v Bath Rugby LIVE updates and team news announcements
Bath Rugby
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from The Twickenham Stoop
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Pair of Bath Rugby forwards pen new one-year contract extensions
Bath Rugby
Jaco Coetzee and John Stewart have been rewarded for strong seasons in the Blue, Black and White
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International backrow commits to Bath Rugby until 2027 to add impressive strenght in depth
Bath Rugby
Scotland international Josh Bayliss has put pen to paper on a new deal at the Recreation Ground
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Bath Rugby player ratings from Sale Sharks win - 'Back with a bang'
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Sale Sharks 42-24 at the Recreation Ground on Sunday in Round 13 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Charity worker crowned kebab-scoffing king after demolishing 'UK's heaviest kebab box without chewing' in under seven minutes
Max Stanford ate the 2kg portion of kebab in the British Eating League event to claim the title
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Martin Lewis says it's 'bad news' for British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers over price cap change
UK & World News
Ofgem is set to reduce the price cap in April but Mr Lewis said predictions from Cornwall Insight suggested the drop wouldn't be as big as thought
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Dog seriously ill after eating 1kg of Easter chocolate
UK & World News
Bailey ate two large eggs, two small eggs, two boxes of Smarties, two packs of chocolate buttons and a bag of Mini Eggs
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Anne wants law change to save friends as she will need help to die
UK & World News
Anne's friends say they are willing to help her, but they would face prosecution
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Man trapped in South Africa after fall as flight would kill him
UK & World News
Dennis Stewart fell backwards down the stairs and hit his head
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Do not approach wanted man who could be in Somerset
Daniel Kellaway is wanted by Avon and Somerset Police in connection with multiple active investigations, including driving offences and criminal damage
BMW crashed into wall in serious incident in Radstock, police confirm
Radstock
The A367 Bath New Road in Radstock was closed for nearly seven hours this morning, March 29, following a serious collision
Hundreds of M5 drivers caught speeding in huge crackdown
Weston-super-mare
Five vehicles were seized as part of the operation
Crash closes Radstock road in both directions
Traffic & Travel
The A367 is closed in both directions
New housing estate approved for small Somerset village
A303
The original plans were turned down in May 2023
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Hundreds of M5 drivers caught speeding in huge crackdown
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BMW crashed into wall in serious incident in Radstock, police confirm
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The A367 Bath New Road in Radstock was closed for nearly seven hours this morning, March 29, following a serious collision
Man killed in explosion at South West depot
Local News
An inquest heard how lorry driver Martin Walsh tragically lost his life in a fire at the William Gilder depot in Gloucestershire
Crash closes Radstock road in both directions
Traffic & Travel
The A367 is closed in both directions
Do not approach wanted man who could be in Somerset
Crime
Daniel Kellaway is wanted by Avon and Somerset Police in connection with multiple active investigations, including driving offences and criminal damage
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby confirm new contract for swashbuckling attacking back
Tom de Glanville has signed a two year contract extension at the Recreation Ground
Do not approach wanted man who could be in Somerset
Crime
Daniel Kellaway is wanted by Avon and Somerset Police in connection with multiple active investigations, including driving offences and criminal damage
BMW crashed into wall in serious incident in Radstock, police confirm
Radstock
The A367 Bath New Road in Radstock was closed for nearly seven hours this morning, March 29, following a serious collision
Hundreds of M5 drivers caught speeding in huge crackdown
Weston-super-mare
Five vehicles were seized as part of the operation
Harlequins v Bath Rugby LIVE updates and team news announcements
Bath Rugby
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from The Twickenham Stoop