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Village pub could be radically changed into new homes and holiday lets
But the parish council are expected to rally against the plans
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CCTV appeal after man attempts to rob store at knifepoint
Weston-super-mare
Avon and Somerset Police would like to speak to the man pictured as part of their enquiries
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When decision on 620 new homes in Somerset town is expected
Shepton Mallet
It's been nearly ten years since the land was first allocated for housing
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M5 overnight closures with drivers warned to plan ahead
Somerset News
Drivers have been warned that there are a number of overnight closures in the region tonight (Monday, March 18)
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College for students with special educational needs has improved, says Ofsted
Somerset News
Cambrian Lufton College is "delighted" by the new report
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Child seriously injured after being struck by car
Dorset
The child suffered serious injuries in the Dorset collision on Sunday afternoon (March 17)
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Bristol Airport pictured before the crowds of holidaymakers arrived
Somerset News
The airport, formerly known as Lulsgate, has been active since 1957
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CCTV appeal after community centre burgled
Somerset News
Police have released CCTV images of a woman they would like to speak to following the incident.
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Bath Half Marathon - pictures as thousands take to the streets
Bath
The event was expected to collect over £2 million for many charities and local groups.
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Customer sets up fundraiser to save much-loved bakery
Food and Drink
A local resident and regular customer of the bakery is determined to keep it open - with the help of donations
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Mum of murdered Mikey Roynon is 'keeping his name alive' with help from Bristol Rovers
Somerset News
Mikey Roynon was stabbed to death with a zombie knife at a party in Bath
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Dua Lipa issues emotional statement after being announced as Glastonbury headliner
What's On News
Dua Lipa shared an emotional statement as she was announced as Glastonbury Festival's Friday headliner
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‘Great opportunity’ to fix WECA with new Bristol leadership
Politics
Political leaders will meet on Friday — for the first time since the government put WECA on notice over the poor relationships between its political leaders and other issues
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Award-winning Bath wine shop to close
Bath
The popular wine shop will continue to sell online and hold tasting events
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Shania Twain says Glastonbury Festival Legends slot is a 'dream come true'
What's On News
Shania Twain says she feels 'honoured' to be announced as Glastonbury Festival's 'legend' act this year
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Councillors clash over who should decide Tropicana's future
Weston-super-mare
'“If we are not given the ability to make the decision, how the hell can we take the can if it goes wrong?'
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Couples therapist says men should pay on the first date and it's a turn off it not
UK & World News
Relationship expert Lori Gottlieb said it would be a 'huge ick for me' if a man didn't offer to pay on the first date
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Sleep experts say Rishi Sunak's wife is right not to make the bed each morning - here's why
UK & World News
You might think making your bed every morning is a good, clean habit - but you are most definitely mistaken
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Sainsbury's Tu 'beautiful' £17.50 floral dress looks 'fabulous with a tan'
Shopping
The £17.50 dress has proven popular with Sainsbury's shoppers online, with a number of them praising it as "fabulous" and "beautiful."
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Tesco launches half-price toy sale including Barbie, Disney and Paw Patrol
Shopping
There are 70 toys in the sale including action, creative, dolls, vehicles, nursery, pre-school, plush and outdoor toys
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'Magnificent' grass seed tackles dog scorch marks and can rejuvenate your lawn
UK & World News
If your lawn is looking like it's seen better days then now could be the perfect time to take action
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Sick Si King scam highlighted after tragic death of Dave Myers
Celebs/TV
Si has been left distraught by the death of his great friend an co-presenter - and now scammers are using his name
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Residents of small village near A303 lose battle to prevent new homes by a single vote
A303
More detailed proposals will come forward later in the year
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Emma Sleep slashes price of 'game changing' pillow by £44 loved by Amazon shoppers
Affiliates
The pillow has amassed 40 5 star reviews on Amazon- it's being hailed a 'game-changer'!
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Join the team at The Grand Pier as 45 jobs need filling for summer
Weston-super-mare
You might be the perfect fit for The Grand Pier, the ultimate destination for family fun
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From Somerset to Singapore - one woman's epic cycle ride
Somerset
The journey will take up to 15 months
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Iceland says 'don't come to our stores' in nationwide demand affecting thousands of shoppers
What's On News
This Mother's Day, Iceland is making a request for all mums across the country to avoid coming into stores
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'Teacher' quits on first day because the kids are "smelly and mean"
UK & World News
The 'teacher' took to TikTok to complain that the children he was teaching were 'smelly', 'rude' and 'mean'
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Mum hits out over 'inappropriate' swimwear at family water park
UK & World News
The attraction was designed for families and the mum's comments ignited a debate over where the line was
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George at Asda shoppers praise £10 Stacey Solomon storage boxes as 'best idea ever'
Shopping
Asda shoppers say the Stacey Solomon storage boxes are "so stunning" and "add a lovely touch to any room"
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Menu signed by Einstein to auction at over £14,500 in Crewkerne
Crewkerne
The artefact was also signed by famous figures like H G Wells and George Bernard Shaw
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Woman suffers life-changing injuries after A39 crash
Minehead
'A woman remains in hospital with serious injuries'
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Tesco cancels online deliveries due to tech meltdown hours after Sainsbury's fiasco
UK & World News
Some online deliveries are affected
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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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Best budget air fryers under £80 in the Amazon sale if a Ninja is out of your price range
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Culinary innovation sizzles at The Food WorksSW Discovery Day
Weston-super-mare
Discover how over 50 food and drink entrepreneurs spiced up their business strategies with The Food WorksSW’s state-of-the-art facilities and expert insights
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Martin Lewis explains exact day motorists need to renew insurance to get best deals
UK & World News
One follower highlighted on X how she had managed to secure a big cut by choosing the right day
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Royal Mint launches Star Wars 50p and some are already worth £2,770
UK & World News
The coins feature hidden symbols, and three more designs are coming later in the year
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Primark rolls out huge change because of shoplifting
Shopping
Thieves who try to steal using one trick will be more easily spotted and stopped
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Weston Main among 28 beaches hit with sewage warnings
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Beachgoers and swimmers are advised to avoid entering the water
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Josie Gibson shares money-saving hack to get Lookfantastic's beauty egg for less
Josie Gibson
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BBC MasterChef finalist Kasae Fraser looking to open her own West Country restaurant
Local News
The Yate-based chef impressed both the judges and the viewers at home when she made it to the final of MasterChef: The Professionals in 2023
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TV chef James Martin sheds three stone by eating same food twice daily
Health
James eats a high protein source daily as part of his new routine
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Woman rushed to hospital after car collides with tree
Traffic & Travel
Crash has left both lanes of A39 closed to traffic and bus services have been diverted
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Amazon offers money-saving deals on spring bedding sets, pillows, duvets, throws and more
Shopping
If it's time to upgrade your winter bedding selection - head to Amazon for many savings on spring bedding
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Celebrity Big Brother 2024 kicks off with X Factor reunion and secret mission
Celebs/TV
Former X Factor judges Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh were the first famous faces to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday night
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Prince Harry and Meghan's wish for Archie and Lilibet stopped by tragic event
Prince Harry
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had plans for their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, but a tragic event in 2022 stopped them from making it happen.
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More than 750 new homes planned for rural Somerset under revised Local Plan proposals
Development
A consultation on the sites ends on April 12
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Nursery closes after surprise Ofsted inspection found children could be ‘at risk of harm’
Education
The nursery, in South Gloucestershire nine miles from Bath, closed its doors just two days after an Ofsted inspection
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Experts share exact time you should get to the airport
UK & World News
Millions of holidaymakers either get to the airport far too early or cut it fine by getting there too late
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Mum booked £3,000 holiday then found hotel was 9hrs from airport
UK & World News
She was also told she would have to arrange the journey herself, and the flight was non-refundable
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Two cars destroyed after being driven onto beach and getting stuck
UK & World News
One was washed out to sea and the other was flipped onto its roof
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Experts list spring-inspired baby names set to be big in 2024
UK & World News
The seasons can often provide parents-to-be with inspiration
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60mph speed limits on M1 and M6 to be dropped
UK & World News
The limits have been in place since 2021
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Final decision on 'one of the worst' Somerset housing developments near M5 delayed over affordable homes concerns
M5
40 new homes are planned near Sedgemoor services
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Village's solar plan among latest planning applications
Somerset
Other recent plans include building a new house on a suburban street in one Somerset town and setting up an HMO in a Bath crescent
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Key crossing over busy Somerset road could be replaced with footbridge
Transport
Somerset Council estimated a new crossing would cost £470,000
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Somerset specialist school may have to relocate without solution to flooding near Glastonbury
Flooding
The classrooms have been inaccessible for weeks
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Cheddar Gorge named one of UK's most 'unforgettable' natural landmark in new list
Cheddar
The list was made by calculating the percentage of natural landmark reviews containing the words 'unforgettable' or 'memorable'
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Major Brit Pop band and indie kings tipped to play Glastonbury Festival's secret gigs
Glastonbury Festival
The official line-up has been revealed, but there are lots of rumours swirling around who will play at the event's famous secret gigs
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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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Moss opens new clothes store at Clarks Village
Clarks Village
The formal clothes brand has dozens of stores across the country
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Live: A39 crash - both lanes closed following incident near Minehead
Traffic & Travel
Buses are being diverted following incident in Carhampton this morning
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Live A303: Overturned car causing heavy traffic and delays in both directions
Traffic & Travel
A long stretch of road heading west has been closed leading to long queues in both directions
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Knob Connection rebrands after new owners take the helm
Bath
Bath Homeware, where timeless tradition meets modern sophistication
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Somerset News
Somerset News
M5 overnight closures with drivers warned to plan ahead
Drivers have been warned that there are a number of overnight closures in the region tonight (Monday, March 18)
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Somerset Council's Taunton HQ defaced by Palestine Action protesters
Israel-Hamas war
Taxpayers will be funding the clean-up effort
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Government funding for Taunton cycle route can't be used to reinstate popular footbridge, council confirms
Taunton
The bridge has been closed since November 2022
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When decision on 620 new homes in Somerset town is expected
Shepton Mallet
It's been nearly ten years since the land was first allocated for housing
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CCTV appeal after man attempts to rob Weston-super-Mare store at knifepoint
Weston-super-mare
Avon and Somerset Police would like to speak to the man pictured as part of their enquiries
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Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby v Leinster TV and live stream guide, kick-off time and full team news
Bath Rugby host Irish giants Leinster Rugby on Friday night in a friendly at the Recreation Ground
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Bath Rugby v Leinster LIVE play-by-play updates from the Recreation Ground
Bath Rugby
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground
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'We can't underestimate them' - Bath Rugby looking to prove their strength in depth against Leinster
Bath Rugby
Irish giants Leinster return to the Recreation Ground on Friday night after a one-sided contest two years ago
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‘He has something special inside him’ - Johann van Graan gives his verdict on Regan Grace’s Bath Rugby debut
Bath Rugby
Bath beat Gloucester 59-19 on Saturday in the friendly as both sides prepare for the return of Premiership action
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Bath Run in nine tries against Gloucester in tune-up ahead of Premiership return
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Gloucester Rugby 59-19 at The Rec on Saturday afternoon in a friendly game
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Recycling a key consideration for Brits this Easter, research reveals
Brits are planning to purchase over 156 million Easter eggs this year, but seven in ten (69%) say they contain too much packaging
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This AI generated image shows what Brits believe a typical 'investor' looks like
UK & World News
The smart-looking man is wearing a well-fitting suit and a Rolex, and is sat at a large desk in a home office, surrounded by multiple smartphones
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Bikini bodybuilder left with career-ending crater in bum blaming 'risky' hay fever jab
UK & World News
Ashleigh Sives Jackson noticed a distinct concave impression on her left bum cheek two months after receiving an injection at a private clinic
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Pub-loving pooch leaves owners in panic as he takes own trips to local village pub
UK & World News
Emily Dixon was visiting her family home with boyfriend Lewis Making when they suddenly realised King Charles Spaniel Bertie had disappeared
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Martin Lewis explains exact day motorists need to renew insurance to get best deals
UK & World News
One follower highlighted on X how she had managed to secure a big cut by choosing the right day
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Israel-Hamas war
Somerset Council's Taunton HQ defaced by Palestine Action protesters
Taxpayers will be funding the clean-up effort
Government funding for Taunton cycle route can't be used to reinstate popular footbridge, council confirms
Taunton
The bridge has been closed since November 2022
When decision on 620 new homes in Somerset town is expected
Shepton Mallet
It's been nearly ten years since the land was first allocated for housing
CCTV appeal after man attempts to rob Weston-super-Mare store at knifepoint
Weston-super-mare
Avon and Somerset Police would like to speak to the man pictured as part of their enquiries
Yeovil college for students with special educational needs has improved, says Ofsted
Somerset News
Cambrian Lufton College is "delighted" by the new report
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Shepton Mallet
When decision on 620 new homes in Somerset town is expected
It's been nearly ten years since the land was first allocated for housing
CCTV appeal after man attempts to rob Weston-super-Mare store at knifepoint
Weston-super-mare
Avon and Somerset Police would like to speak to the man pictured as part of their enquiries
CCTV appeal after community centre burgled
Somerset News
Police have released CCTV images of a woman they would like to speak to following the incident.
Child seriously injured after being struck by car
Dorset
The child suffered serious injuries in the Dorset collision on Sunday afternoon (March 17)
Village pub near Taunton could be radically changed into new homes and holiday lets
Taunton
But the parish council are expected to rally against the plans
Israel-Hamas war
Somerset Council's Taunton HQ defaced by Palestine Action protesters
Taxpayers will be funding the clean-up effort
Government funding for Taunton cycle route can't be used to reinstate popular footbridge, council confirms
Taunton
The bridge has been closed since November 2022
When decision on 620 new homes in Somerset town is expected
Shepton Mallet
It's been nearly ten years since the land was first allocated for housing
CCTV appeal after man attempts to rob Weston-super-Mare store at knifepoint
Weston-super-mare
Avon and Somerset Police would like to speak to the man pictured as part of their enquiries
Yeovil college for students with special educational needs has improved, says Ofsted
Somerset News
Cambrian Lufton College is "delighted" by the new report