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Two Somerset wild swimming spots designated as 'bathing waters'
Environment
The River Frome at Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, and River Tone in French Weir Park, Taunton, Somerset, are on the list.
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Exact time heavy rain will drench Somerset amid weather warning
Weather
The unsettled weather could result in flooding and travel disruption across the county today (May 13)
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Hinkley Point: Giant generator weighing 520 tonnes arrives at Somerset power station
Hinkley Point
The huge generator travelled by sea and road to arrive at the site near Bridgwater
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Somerset taxpayers may have to pay more to have bins collected
Environment
The company is experiencing "significant financial losses"
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Two mini-forests planted across Bath
Bath
Two parks were chosen to host the 'mini-forests'
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Nearly 150 new homes coming to Somerset coastal town despite fears of 'serious accident'
Watchet
Outline permission has been in place since 2019
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'Common sense not fixed speed limits are needed on our roads'
Traffic & Travel
Absurdly, the same national speed limits apply to hedge lined, narrow country lanes as apply on wider straight and open highways.
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New £1.6m Co-op store opens in North Somerset
Shopping
The store said it will 'redefine convenience shopping' in the area
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Reopening Octagon Theatre could cost up to £200,000 if plans for £15m regeneration fall through
Octagon Theatre
The theatre could reopen in late-2026 under the current plans
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Bath braces itself for Bridgerton's return
Bath
Bridgerton’s third series is set to boost Bath’s economy and tourism, transforming the West of England into the UK’s very own Hollywood
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Bluey's Big Play is coming to Bristol this summer
BBC
The 50-minute show is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the award-winning children's television series
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Met Office issues all-day rain alert for Somerset
Somerset News
The worst is expected to arrive in Somerset in the afternoon
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'Absolute chaos' on Dartmoor as people turn out for Northern Lights - but see nothing
Somerset News
Long queues of traffic formed along the roads through the beauty spot, which experts said would be one of the best places to watch the spectacular lights display
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Missing man last seen near Morrisons in Street found safe and well
People
Steven hadn't been seen since Saturday evening
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'Real life Basil Fawlty' ran guest house with 'gruesome bedding' and was rude to guests
Somerset News
John Dixon Hart’s hotel was described as 'absolute dump' but he misleading claimed it was four-star standard
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M5 Audi driver arrested after testing positive for cocaine
Somerset News
The driver was stopped by police on the M5 near Exeter
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'Brown flag' award given to UK's 13 dirtiest beaches for swimming - full list
frontpage
The list is created by analysing Environment Agency summer water quality data to see if there are higher e-coli and sewage levels in the water
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Victorian chapel in Bath has incredible interiors inside
property news
The property has five bedrooms and six bathrooms
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'Pubs need to do more to welcome and attract non-alcohol drinkers'
Pubs
If pubs had made it clear they were happy to sell tea and coffee they might have captured the non-alcohol customers.
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Somerset funeral notices: Heartfelt tributes to 30 lost loved ones
People
The messages, placed between May 4 to May 10 provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated.
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'People should learn West Saxon instead of French in school'
Education
There are excellent translations of the classic texts, so there is no need to learn Latin or ancient Greek.
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Somerset hygiene poverty warning as families going without shampoo and deodorant
Health
Tesco stores have teamed up with suppliers to donate essential hygiene products
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Historic Dolphin bell rings in Bath’s naval heritage
Bath
Dive into Bath’s rich naval history with the unveiling of the historic Dolphin Bell at the Guildhall, a symbol of enduring friendship between the city and the Royal Navy
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Mendip Hills’ tranquillity shattered by 'unstoppable' illegal raves
Mendips
The Mendip Hills are being transformed into a rave battleground, leaving residents distressed and businesses at risk, as authorities grapple with the challenge of curbing these unlawful music events
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Environment
Somerset taxpayers may have to pay more to have bins collected
The company is experiencing "significant financial losses"
Exact time heavy rain will drench Somerset amid weather warning
Weather
The unsettled weather could result in flooding and travel disruption across the county today (May 13)
Somerset man forced to sell UK's largest beer can collection
Food and Drink
Nick West, 65, had been gathering an impressive collection of unusual and rare cans for 42 years and had amassed 10,300 of them at his peak
Nearly 150 new homes coming to Somerset coastal town despite fears of 'serious accident'
Watchet
Outline permission has been in place since 2019
Council flats will be built ‘in the heart' of Somerset town
Keynsham
The social rent flats will be built behind a pub on the high street
Environment
Two Somerset wild swimming spots designated as 'bathing waters'
The River Frome at Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, and River Tone in French Weir Park, Taunton, Somerset, are on the list.
Exact time heavy rain will drench Somerset amid weather warning
Weather
The unsettled weather could result in flooding and travel disruption across the county today (May 13)
Hinkley Point: Giant generator weighing 520 tonnes arrives at Somerset power station
Hinkley Point
The huge generator travelled by sea and road to arrive at the site near Bridgwater
Major West Country Christmas event cancelled due to 'escalating costs'
Christmas
Padstow Christmas Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in the UK and was due to take place from December 4 to 8 this year with market stall holders already onboard
Somerset taxpayers may have to pay more to have bins collected
Environment
The company is experiencing "significant financial losses"
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Environment
Somerset taxpayers may have to pay more to have bins collected
The company is experiencing "significant financial losses"
Exact time heavy rain will drench Somerset amid weather warning
Weather
The unsettled weather could result in flooding and travel disruption across the county today (May 13)
Somerset man forced to sell UK's largest beer can collection
Food and Drink
Nick West, 65, had been gathering an impressive collection of unusual and rare cans for 42 years and had amassed 10,300 of them at his peak
Nearly 150 new homes coming to Somerset coastal town despite fears of 'serious accident'
Watchet
Outline permission has been in place since 2019
Council flats will be built ‘in the heart' of Somerset town
Keynsham
The social rent flats will be built behind a pub on the high street
Environment
Two Somerset wild swimming spots designated as 'bathing waters'
The River Frome at Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, and River Tone in French Weir Park, Taunton, Somerset, are on the list.
Exact time heavy rain will drench Somerset amid weather warning
Weather
The unsettled weather could result in flooding and travel disruption across the county today (May 13)
Hinkley Point: Giant generator weighing 520 tonnes arrives at Somerset power station
Hinkley Point
The huge generator travelled by sea and road to arrive at the site near Bridgwater
Major West Country Christmas event cancelled due to 'escalating costs'
Christmas
Padstow Christmas Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in the UK and was due to take place from December 4 to 8 this year with market stall holders already onboard
Somerset taxpayers may have to pay more to have bins collected
Environment
The company is experiencing "significant financial losses"