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Wetherspoon pub on edge of Bristol closing date confirmed
Pubs
But it is set to stay as a pub
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Murder trial date set after man killed in village near Glastonbury
Courts
Christine Kekkonen, aged 36 and of Dunford Terrace, Baltonsborough, was charged with murder and has been remanded in custody.
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Nottingham killer of Taunton teen Barnaby Webber sentence not 'unduly lenient' say judges
Courts
The Court of Appeal has refused to change the sentence of Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in Nottingham last summer.
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Live: Heavy traffic after A38 crash near Bristol Airport
Traffic & Travel
The crash was first reported at around 10.15am this morning, Tuesday, May 14. The road was closed in both directions.
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Avon and Somerset Police are pioneering the green revolution in policing
Avon and Somerset Police
Avon & Somerset Police are leading the charge in sustainable policing, boasting a growing fleet of electric vehicles and bikes, setting a green benchmark for forces nationwide
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Glastonbury Festival: Amazing footage shows 2024 Worthy Farm site taking shape
Glastonbury Festival
We are just over a month away from the 2024 Glastonbury Festival
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Crime crackdown as dodgy drivers and drug dealers caught in week-long operation
Avon and Somerset Police
Discover how Avon and Somerset’s neighbourhood policing teams are making a difference, tackling community concerns from drug possession to anti-social behaviour, and creating safer streets for everyone.
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Travellers' site to be created near popular Somerset farm shop
Development
It took less than 20 minutes for councillors to grant permission
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Hundreds take part in Walk of Life and raise £50,000 for hospital
Bath
300 heroes who walked miles under the sun, raising £50,000 for RUHX, making healthcare extraordinary for everyone at Royal United Hospitals Bath
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Murderer jailed for life after stabbing man in street fight
Somerset News
Vincent Sparkes, 44, was found guilty of the murder of Neil Bambrick
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Seaside town suddenly become so cool it's getting a £1bn revamp
Weston-super-mare
Weston-Super-Mare was chosen as the location for Banksy's Dismaland and the impact on the town has been huge - and now positive
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Police officers sacked for 'effectively concealing' alleyway strangling
Avon and Somerset Police
PC James Stone and PC Daniel Sweet were called to the scene of the attack in Drummond Road, St Pauls, at 4.30am on November 11, 2022, but failed to launch an investigation
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'Swamp plans' would 'wipe out livestock farming across most of Somerset'
Somerset
A controversial proposal by Natural England to replace livestock farming with vegetable growing for water pollution cleanup in Somerset
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Power of sea shown as RNLI crewman gets stuck
Minehead
The crew were training on Tuesday, April 9 when a crewmember became stuck between the lifeboat and rocks
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Somerset planning: Homes for former pub and village car park among latest schemes
Somerset
Other recent plans include plans for a house in a village car park and a retrospective application for a ten-year old barn conversion
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Three week closure for busy Somerset road
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Wales & West Utilities is carrying out work to upgrade gas pipes
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Crumbling old school building in Bath should become circus academy, says former pupil
Bath
'I would, of course, install a flying trapeze in the backyard'
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CCTV released after Somerset pub burglary
Bridgwater
Police officers are trying to identify a second man in connection with a burglary in Cannington in April
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LIVE: Police incident closes A30
Traffic & Travel
Emergency services are at the scene of concern for the welfare of a woman
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Parkside’s new GP service offers more choices in Somerset
Taunton
Experience the future of healthcare with Parkside’s new GP service in Somerset, offering convenient appointments, a range of services not available on the NHS, and a unique model where profits go straight back into supporting the NHS
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North Somerset libraries join national ‘Reading Well’ scheme for dementia
North Somerset Council
Discover a world of support with our new ‘Reading Well for dementia’ collection at North Somerset Libraries - a treasure trove of books and resources designed to help those living with dementia and their loved ones
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'Reckless' farmer polluted drinking water when manure dam burst and unleashed wave of foul slurry
Environment
Water samples from the stream confirmed elevated levels of E. coli and disease-causing bacteria.
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Walk or cycle on reopened road to boost mental health calls made
Mental health
Cleeve Hill has now reopened to pedestrians and cyclists
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Woman blames driver-assist technology for 'crashing her car'
Crime
In court, Diane was found guilty of driving without due care and attention, received six points on her licence, and was slapped with an £800 fine.
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Seaside town suddenly become so cool it's getting a £1bn revamp
Weston-Super-Mare was chosen as the location for Banksy's Dismaland and the impact on the town has been huge - and now positive
Somerset planning: Homes for former pub and village car park among latest schemes
Somerset
Other recent plans include plans for a house in a village car park and a retrospective application for a ten-year old barn conversion
Three week closure for busy Somerset road
Facebook
Wales & West Utilities is carrying out work to upgrade gas pipes
Crumbling old school building in Bath should become circus academy, says former pupil
Bath
'I would, of course, install a flying trapeze in the backyard'
Two plush South West holiday parks sold after firm goes bust
In the News
All staff at Hornbeam Country Park at Dunkeswell, and Willow Bay Country Park, in Whitstone near Holsworthy, have been transferred to a new owner but the deal has left creditors short of nearly £12m
Bath
Bath hospital unveils new expanded maternity department
The department was recently rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission
Wetherspoon pub on edge of Bristol closing date confirmed
Pubs
But it is set to stay as a pub
Murder trial date set after man killed in village near Glastonbury
Courts
Christine Kekkonen, aged 36 and of Dunford Terrace, Baltonsborough, was charged with murder and has been remanded in custody.
Nottingham killer of Taunton teen Barnaby Webber sentence not 'unduly lenient' say judges
Courts
The Court of Appeal has refused to change the sentence of Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in Nottingham last summer.
Live: Heavy traffic after A38 crash near Bristol Airport
Traffic & Travel
The crash was first reported at around 10.15am this morning, Tuesday, May 14. The road was closed in both directions.
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Most Recent
Weston-super-mare
Seaside town suddenly become so cool it's getting a £1bn revamp
Weston-Super-Mare was chosen as the location for Banksy's Dismaland and the impact on the town has been huge - and now positive
Somerset planning: Homes for former pub and village car park among latest schemes
Somerset
Other recent plans include plans for a house in a village car park and a retrospective application for a ten-year old barn conversion
Three week closure for busy Somerset road
Facebook
Wales & West Utilities is carrying out work to upgrade gas pipes
Crumbling old school building in Bath should become circus academy, says former pupil
Bath
'I would, of course, install a flying trapeze in the backyard'
Two plush South West holiday parks sold after firm goes bust
In the News
All staff at Hornbeam Country Park at Dunkeswell, and Willow Bay Country Park, in Whitstone near Holsworthy, have been transferred to a new owner but the deal has left creditors short of nearly £12m
Bath
Bath hospital unveils new expanded maternity department
The department was recently rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission
Wetherspoon pub on edge of Bristol closing date confirmed
Pubs
But it is set to stay as a pub
Murder trial date set after man killed in village near Glastonbury
Courts
Christine Kekkonen, aged 36 and of Dunford Terrace, Baltonsborough, was charged with murder and has been remanded in custody.
Nottingham killer of Taunton teen Barnaby Webber sentence not 'unduly lenient' say judges
Courts
The Court of Appeal has refused to change the sentence of Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in Nottingham last summer.
Live: Heavy traffic after A38 crash near Bristol Airport
Traffic & Travel
The crash was first reported at around 10.15am this morning, Tuesday, May 14. The road was closed in both directions.