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Somerset village is among the most commonly mispronounced places - and how to say it
Huish Episcopi trips up people
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Met Office thunder and flood warning for Somerset
Somerset News
Weather conditions are expected to worsen as a warning remains in place until 8pm on Saturday evening
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Live: M5 huge queues with traffic 'bedlam'
M5
Drivers are caught up in hellish traffic queues as visitors make their way to the action-packed Devon County Show attraction
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Bath Rugby book home semi-final against Sale Sharks with comfortable rout of Northampton Saints
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Northampton Saints 43-12 at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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Tyson Fury declared he'd be world heavyweight champion after Bristol fight
Boxing
Tyson Fury will bid to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion on Saturday night when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk.
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Bath Rugby 43-12 Northampton Saints LIVE reaction and highlights as Bath book home semi-final
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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Woman dies after Somerset crash
Somerset
A woman in her 80s suffered serious injuries after a collision near Yeovilton and has sadly died in hospital
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The Charming picture-postcard village near one of Britain's 'worst' seaside resorts
Dunster
Dunster is a charming picture-postcard hamlet of just 800 people that can trace its roots back to the Iron Age
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Bath is one of UK's most easily explorable cities
Bath
See the full list below.
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Somerset's trendiest businesses revealed as Muddy Stilettos 2024 awards announced
Things to do in Somerset
The awards aim to celebrate the best local independent businesses
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Karen's Diner UK's rudest restaurant is coming back to the West Country
Food and Drink
Karen's Diner - where every nightmare waiter and waitress goes after learning the art of snarling, sneering and insulting foodies - is returning
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Invest in your body and mind at Bath Spa
Partner Stories
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DWP tests bank account checks and finds 63,000 benefit claimants breaking the rules
UK & World News
The DWP asked two high street banks to check accounts to see if the proposals were viable and the results are astonishing
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Shoppers can't get over 'game-changing' teeth whitening powder you can get for less in money saving deal
Shopping
MySweetSmile's teeth whitening powder is its best-selling product which is included in the three-for-two mix-and-match deal from the brand
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Jack Leach claims two wickets on return as Somerset on top
Cricket
Somerset dominated a rain-affected second day of the Vitality County Championship Division One match with Kent at Taunton.
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Lando Norris qualifies third for Imola GP as Max Verstappen equals record
Formula 1
"P3 is not a bad job and we were within a tenth of P1. It is tiny margins but the team has had a very good weekend. It is exciting because it is close and I cannot wait until tomorrow."
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How to watch Bath Rugby v Northampton Saints live on TV and full team news
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby host Northampton Saints at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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Five staycation spots where great weather is almost guaranteed
What's On News
From a ground-floor apartment in the centre of Bournemouth to a cottage opposite Eastbourne’s stunning beaches
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Boxing fans watching Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk live stream will get TV freebie
Shopping
It's arguably the biggest boxing match of a generation, but fight fans watching the two champions go head to head tonight on DAZN will be getting an additional perk with the pay per view
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Somerset
Devon County Show 2024 celebrates Somerset's rural life
Local agriculture, food, drink, and crafts take center stage, showcasing the region’s rich farming heritage and communal spirit
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Bath making a dazzling contribution to major exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Bath
The museum is loaning Jean Muir, John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood pieces as well as 29 iconic Rootstein mannequins to the Icons of British Fashion exhibition at the stately home – a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Wetherspoon cider festival across Somerset where pints cost £2.99
Pubs
It will offer patrons at Wetherspoon locations throughout the county the chance to sample up to 15 unique craft ciders during its 10-day run.
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Lando Norris' 'neck routine' and what he eats on 'cheat days'
Formula 1
As a result of Netflix’s Drive to Survive series, more F1 fans are becoming interested in the drivers’ workout routines and diet regulations. Here we look at one followed by Glastonbury's own Lando Norris
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People believe they could beat a bear or gorilla in a fight
What's On News
People are more confident of taking down a wild animal than they are of beating Conor McGregor or Tyson Fury
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Having a barbecue could see you fined £5,000 with new rules in place
UK & World News
Fines for breaking the rules start at £50 and could go as high as £5,000
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New tanning salon opens in Yeovil
Yeovil
Family-run business Tanning Cove opened in April
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Couple defend the huge cost of their wedding as trolls have their say
Local News
For the cost of the day, they could have bought a couple of cars - but Kirsty and Sam have no regrets
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FA bans deliberate heading in youth football
Somerset News
The rule will be phased in after a two-year trial
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Taylor Swift: Lando Norris opens up on meeting Travis Kelce after Miami Grand Prix win
Formula 1
Lando Norris won his first-ever F1 race at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month, and he met Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce after the victory
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Mystery burning smell pongs across Castle Cary
Castle Cary
Firefighters could not find the source of the stench
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Major homes scheme for border town set for approval
Politics
But the scheme is a lot less than the 850 for the town initially needed
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Somerset getting a brand new music festival over Bank Holiday weekend
Dulverton
“Dive into a day of diverse music, delicious local refreshments, and delightful company at the inaugural Dulverton Sounds Music Festival on Exmoor Lawns
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Children filmed taking selfies on train tracks in shocking incident
Somerset News
Children and teens are putting their lives in grave danger on railway lines
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Somerset is one of UK's most luxury staycation destinations
Somerset
Somerset was named as more luxurious than Devon
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The NHS's secret weapon ready to answer the call of duty
NHS
The untold story of Somerset’s NHS reservists, the flexible workforce stepping up to ensure the smooth running of our health service
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Food and Drink
Somerset man forced to sell UK's largest beer can collection
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
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Marks and Spencer's summer beauty bag is worth £170 but costs only £30
Marks & Spencer
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Driver nearly crashes into mum and child on zebra crossing
Yeovil
The driver received a fine and six points on their licence
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Shoplifter banned from Somerset Co-op stores
Midsomer Norton
Jason White carried out eight thefts in Midsomer Norton between March 13 and April 26 before being handed a criminal behaviour order in court
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Sainsbury's denies introducing ID checks to buy eggs after viral social media post
Somerset News
The social media post included what appeared to be signs on a store shelf that said no under-18s could buy eggs
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Person dies on train tracks near Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-mare
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 11am this morning (May 17) but the casualty was confirmed dead
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M5 crash leaves holiday traffic queuing
Somerset News
Heavy traffic has been reported between Bristol and Weston-super-Mare
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Amazon's best-selling anti chafing shorts that save your thighs from chub rub
Amazon
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Legendary 1995 Honda RS500R roars back to life at auction
Yeovil
The legendary 1995 Honda RS500R is rebuilt and ready to rule the roads
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Tracker shows bike theft hotspots in Bath as new figures released
Crime
The number of bicycle thefts are 'decreasing'
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Historic crumbling centuries-old wall has been lovingly restored
Exmoor
Volunteers transformed a crumbling stone wall into a picturesque and practical landmark
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Shocking scenes as driver caught doing 79mph in a 20mph zone
Politics
It is just of the almost 12,500 vehicles driving above the speed limit caught by Community SpeedWatch volunteers in Somerset last year.
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Tom Banton and James Rew centuries put Somerset in control
Cricket
Banton contributed a career-best 133 while Rew added 114 on the opening day of the Vitality County Championship Division One match with Kent
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'I thought I was dying - then I was diagnosed with a lifelong condition'
Somerset
Scarlett Luxe was just 14 and studying for her GCSEs when she realised something wasn't right with her body. She had been very active as young child, taking dance classes most evenings after school, but suddenly all that energy drained away, and all she wanted to do was sleep
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Somerset Council plans to buy Glovers Walk to protect Yeovil bus station
Yeovil
The bus station's toilets and waiting room were due to close on May 31
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Jack Leach back in Somerset squad after injury absence
Cricket
Somerset back in County Championship action against Kent on Friday
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West Country former soldier asks judge to jail her for as long as he can
Courts
Court heard how Jessica Meehan believed mental health support in prison would benefit her more than on the outside
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Huge West Country power plant collapses into administration
In the News
Troubled Willand Biogas LLP has called in administrators after failing to attract vital cash to keep it operating.
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Glastonbury 2024: The Park reveals two new venues and line-up
Glastonbury Festival
The new venues include a "queer wonderland" and a space "where dreams are made"
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BBC statement after reports Giovanni Pernice will not be on Strictly
Celebs/TV
It follows his dance partner quitting last season
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Taylor Swift fan to be cremated with CDs 'out of spite'
Celebs/TV
Phoebe Hall, 28, has legally declared her funeral wishes
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Hinkley Point
Hinkley Point: Giant generator weighing 520 tonnes arrives at Somerset power station
The huge generator travelled by sea and road to arrive at the site near Bridgwater
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Grab Apple's new iPad Air and iPad Pro for more affordable price thanks to Sky offer
Shopping
Sky's new iPad offer means you might be able to spread the cost of the new device without needed to pay hundreds upfront
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Ad Feature
'I loved my all-girls school so much that I returned to teach there'
Education
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Review: Stylish Cath Kidson earbuds have the wow factor and won't sting your pocket
Shopping
A funky set of designs await you with this Cath Kidson and VQ link-up
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Northern lights 'red alert' as experts say they could be visible across UK tonight
Somerset News
Aurorawatch UK has issued a red alert for Friday, May 17 due to intense geomagnetic activity from the Sun
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Huge Somerset solar farm plan size of 100 football pitches
Environment
It could provide enough power for 16,000 homes
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Bristol Airport gives away free flights as number of travellers reaches record high
Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport offers flights to over 120 direct destinations across 31 countries;
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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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Glastonbury Festival 2024: Full Strummerville line-up revealed
Glastonbury Festival
Chart-topper Frank Turner will be playing this year
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TalkTalk launches spring broadband sale with free Echo Dot for new customers
Shopping
Get reduction on broadband packages
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Live: Crash in Quantock Hills sparks delays near Somerset beauty spot
Quantock Hills AONB
Delays are building on a busy road through the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Somerset woman falls 20ft off building site scaffolding
Taunton
Niamh Danch, 18, was working on the scaffolding of a building site when she fainted and fell three stories
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Somerset News
Dulverton
Somerset getting a brand new music festival over Bank Holiday weekend
“Dive into a day of diverse music, delicious local refreshments, and delightful company at the inaugural Dulverton Sounds Music Festival on Exmoor Lawns
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Tyson Fury declared he'd be world heavyweight champion after Bristol fight
Boxing
Tyson Fury will bid to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion on Saturday night when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk.
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Bath making a dazzling contribution to major exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Bath
The museum is loaning Jean Muir, John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood pieces as well as 29 iconic Rootstein mannequins to the Icons of British Fashion exhibition at the stately home – a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Somerset village is among the most commonly mispronounced places - and how to say it
Somerset
Huish Episcopi trips up people
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Bath is one of UK's most easily explorable cities
Bath
See the full list below.
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Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby book home semi-final against Sale Sharks with comfortable rout of Northampton Saints
Bath Rugby beat Northampton Saints 43-12 at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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How to watch Bath Rugby v Northampton Saints live on TV and full team news
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby host Northampton Saints at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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Bath Rugby 43-12 Northampton Saints LIVE reaction and highlights as Bath book home semi-final
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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Former captain and England international to leave Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby
Second row Josh McNally will leave Bath Rugby in the summer
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Bath Rugby confirm new deal for international winger to provide backline depth
Bath Rugby
Former sevens star Ruaridh McConnochie commits to Bath for another season
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UK & World News
Food and Drink
Karen's Diner UK's rudest restaurant is coming back to the West Country
Karen's Diner - where every nightmare waiter and waitress goes after learning the art of snarling, sneering and insulting foodies - is returning
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Nutrion expert says eating banana at right time can cut cancer risk
UK & World News
Eaten at the right time the bananas contain the same key nutrient as oats, peas, lentils and potatoes
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Northern Lights alert, display may be visible in UK again on Saturday
UK & World News
A new red alert has been issued for May 18 with displays visible anywhere in the UK
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UK Government says 'do not go to work' amid virus outbreak
UK & World News
Cases are 75% higher than the average, with advice on what to do if you catch it
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Dr Michael Mosley says four weeks of simple breathing trick can cut risk of Alzheimer's disease
UK & World News
The technique, which is thousands of years old, can also slash our anxiety levels and reduce pain and inflammation
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Somerset getting a brand new music festival over Bank Holiday weekend
“Dive into a day of diverse music, delicious local refreshments, and delightful company at the inaugural Dulverton Sounds Music Festival on Exmoor Lawns
Tyson Fury declared he'd be world heavyweight champion after Bristol fight
Boxing
Tyson Fury will bid to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion on Saturday night when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk.
Bath making a dazzling contribution to major exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Bath
The museum is loaning Jean Muir, John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood pieces as well as 29 iconic Rootstein mannequins to the Icons of British Fashion exhibition at the stately home – a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Somerset village is among the most commonly mispronounced places - and how to say it
Somerset
Huish Episcopi trips up people
Wetherspoon cider festival across Somerset where pints cost £2.99
Pubs
It will offer patrons at Wetherspoon locations throughout the county the chance to sample up to 15 unique craft ciders during its 10-day run.
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M5
Live: M5 huge queues with traffic 'bedlam'
Drivers are caught up in hellish traffic queues as visitors make their way to the action-packed Devon County Show attraction
Donkey Sanctuary in West Country closes to visitors
Animal Rights
The Donkey Sanctuary has begun a consultation on the proposed closure of sanctuaries in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Ivybridge, with the one in Belfast potentially being scaled back - but the main site in Sidmouth is not included
Somerset village is among the most commonly mispronounced places - and how to say it
Somerset
Huish Episcopi trips up people
Karen's Diner UK's rudest restaurant is coming back to the West Country
Food and Drink
Karen's Diner - where every nightmare waiter and waitress goes after learning the art of snarling, sneering and insulting foodies - is returning
Met Office thunder and flood warning for Bristol and South West
Somerset News
Weather conditions are expected to worsen as a warning remains in place until 8pm on Saturday evening
Cricket
Jack Leach claims two wickets on return as Somerset on top
Somerset dominated a rain-affected second day of the Vitality County Championship Division One match with Kent at Taunton.
Bath Rugby book home semi-final against Sale Sharks with comfortable rout of Northampton Saints
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Northampton Saints 43-12 at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
Lando Norris qualifies third for Imola GP as Max Verstappen equals record
Formula 1
"P3 is not a bad job and we were within a tenth of P1. It is tiny margins but the team has had a very good weekend. It is exciting because it is close and I cannot wait until tomorrow."
Somerset getting a brand new music festival over Bank Holiday weekend
Dulverton
“Dive into a day of diverse music, delicious local refreshments, and delightful company at the inaugural Dulverton Sounds Music Festival on Exmoor Lawns
Tyson Fury declared he'd be world heavyweight champion after Bristol fight
Boxing
Tyson Fury will bid to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion on Saturday night when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk.