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'Time-critical' race against tide as person trapped in mud near Somerset holiday park
Watchet
A huge emergency response was called out for the urgent rescue of a person stranded in mud, facing a quickly rising tide, at a Somerset beach
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Yeovil Town owners the Hellier Group say they are 'fully committed' to funding the club
Yeovil Town FC
The Hellier Group says it has pumped around £1.7million into Yeovil Town since buying the club, as its financial accounts for the year ending June 2023 were published
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Woman in intensive care after 'medical emergency' at Yeovil Town match
Yeovil Town FC
Yeovil Town's National League South match against Weymouth was abandoned on Easter Monday
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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
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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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Police urged to do more to protect women in journalism from online threats and harassment
News
Research shows around three quarters of women in journalism in the UK have faced online harm such as threats, sexual violence, stalking and harassment
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'I loved my all-girls school so much that I returned to teach there'
Education
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Police have changed since 'disgusting' TV show, insists chief constable
Avon and Somerset Police
The final part of To Catch A Copper was broadcast on Monday
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Met Office issues 13-hour weather warning set to hit Somerset
Weather
Heavy rain is forecast to batter the region with a yellow weather warning issued for large parts of Somerset
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New operation to tackle knife crime following tragic incidents
Avon and Somerset Police
'This is not about short-term suppression, it is also about tackling the root causes'
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Exact when weather map predicts heavy snow to hit Somerset
Weather
The Met Office is hedging its bets
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Somerset towns fear 'Trojan horse full of traffic wardens'
Traffic & Travel
'It’s not a parking strategy, its a trojan horse full of traffic wardens waiting to swan round streets imposing fines on people'
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Plan for late-night alcohol store in town is 'terrifying' say locals
Frome
A new off-licence that will sell alcohol until 11 pm has been given the go-ahead by Somerset Council, despite objections from residents and councillors who say it will harm the families who live in and visit Frome and damage the town’s character
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Demolition plans for unique church slammed by locals
Bath
Some have called it an 'important historical statement' and others seeing it as an 'eyesore'
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Major work to repair landslide that's causing traffic disruption
Somerset
A massive landslide in 2022 damaged the embankment next to the B3224 in Exmoor, forcing a road closure and temporary lights
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Major transformation plans for busy town centre
Keynsham
Check out the amazing makeover of Temple Street, one of Keynsham’s oldest and most charming streets
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Village just over Somerset border is one of the most beautiful in UK
Yeovil
It's just 15 minutes from Yeovil and has a load of charm to boot
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Major plan to ease bus woes at busy junction
Weston-super-mare
If you use the bus to travel between Portishead and Bristol, you’ll be interested in this: North Somerset Council wants to upgrade the Rownham Hill junction and give buses priority
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Boatshed will 'change the character' of seaside town
Somerset
Other recent plans include a hair salon in a garage and new flats on a town's high street
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Speeding driver who killed sisters 'not given tough enough sentence'
Frome
A reckless driver who killed two young sisters on a Somerset road was jailed for only ten years, sparking outrage from their family and their MP
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GP practice slammed for separating man from assistance dog
NHS
"I felt my dog was being confiscated"
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Residents told to stay inside as fire breaks out
Avon Fire and Rescue
Fire crews are at the scene in Banwell this morning (February 12)
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'My house of horror rented home is so dangerous I've been in hospital several times'
Somerset
She says the home has rotten floors, flooding and severe mould - and left her having to eat and sleep in the lounge
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Richard Hammond's Top Gear career inspired by a trip to Somerset
Richard Hammond
The 54-year-old recalled an experience he had in Weston-super-Mare which shaped his career path
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Rubbish crisis warning as Somerset faces recycling centre closures
Somerset
Fly-tipping is a huge problem for farmers and rural communities, and it could get worse if Somerset Council shuts down five of its waste facilities
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Plan to stop pub 'becoming a greenhouse'
Somerset
Plans have been submitted by a pub which is trying to stop becoming a 'greenhouse' and by someone who wants to demolish a 'derelict' cottage in the woods
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Ofsted raves about school 'where everyone is friends'
Radstock
Find out how this small school in Radstock fosters a caring and respectful community among pupils, staff and parents
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Road to be closed as cars banned outside schools
Frome
Frome is launching a School Streets trial to improve the safety and wellbeing of its young residents
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New weapon in war against potholes unveiled in Somerset
North Somerset Council
Meet the Multihog, the multi-purpose machine that is making the roads smoother and safer in North Somerset
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Men open up about grief in locker room chat
Six Nations
A powerful and honest conversation about men’s mental health and bereavement, and join the Men’s Walk to Support Dorothy House Hospice Care
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Young man seriously injured after assault in Somerset
Crime
A 47-year-old man has been arrested after three people sustained injuries in an assault in Wilstock Village. One man was taken to hospital with serious wounds.
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Man's disbelief after reeling in 'colossal' fish
Angling
Lloyd Watson caught the pike during his first ever trip to Chew in Somerset on Tuesday
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M5 closed for emergency roadworks this weekend
M5
A carriageway defect has been identified on the southbound carriageway of the junction 25 bridge deck and a lane 1 closure will initially be put in place tonight for safety reasons
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Club 'disheartened' by reaction to floral clock debacle
Weston-super-mare
"Our intention has always been to transform the floral clock into something that the community could be rightly proud of"
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Somerset pubs and restaurants named among best in South West
Food and Drink
The prestigious Trencherman's Award ceremony will be held in April
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Somerset restaurant named among most romantic UK venues
Bath
Good luck trying to get a reservation
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Couple with passion for baking turn it into thriving business
Yeovil
Meet Deborah and Robert, the owners of the Cake Box, a bakery and café that has opened its second branch in Yeovil
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Public toilet block with big potential could be yours for £15k
Radstock
This toilet block could be yours for £15,000, but it needs a lot of work
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Spacious Georgian property has its own original bread oven
property news
The five-bedroom home also comes with a detached cottage/annexe
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Huge £2.75m farm available for first time in 50 years
property news
It includes a period farmhouse, bungalow, two semi-detached barn conversions, a barn with planning permission for conversion and modern farm buildings
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Somerset News
Blackmore Vale
Planned road upgrades near Somerset-Dorset border thrown out for second time
Plans for 130 new homes were approved in 2018
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Work underway on new McDonald's in Highbridge business park
Highbridge
New job vacancies have been opened
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Frome Post Office delays reopening after being closed for months
Frome
Many residents wondered why the shop had not reopened
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Councillors to be able to keep home addresses private
Bath
It comes the government is concerned about the intimidation of local councillors
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Dorset MP claims new stroke unit won't be ready before Yeovil services shut
NHS
The changes will take effect in May 2025
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Business
Business
One hour of extra small business productivity worth £7bn to economy
On average, UK bosses spend 51 hours a week working – but only get five hours of sleep each night
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Experts and entrepreneurs offered chance to run own IT franchise
Business
Vodafone is looking for more than 300 franchise partners across the nation
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Experts and entrepreneurs offered chance to run own IT franchise
Business
Vodafone is looking for more than 300 franchise partners across the nation
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Small businesses face cliff edge when fund ends in 2025
Business
The fund finances local regeneration and early-stage local businesses alongside helping start-ups and creating jobs
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Law firm named top hirer in new analysis
Business
Codex Edge research analyses law firms, lawyers, practice areas and specialisms using real-time legal data
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Health
Health
Women face postcode lottery as key health promise has been missed
The Government set a deadline of April 2024
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Snoring can be sign of serious problems and even lead to tooth loss
Health
A dentist has explained the serious underlying health problems you need go watch for and why snoring is bad for your teeth
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Your running app could put you at serious risk, say tech experts
Health
Runners who use apps to track and share their exercise should check the setting urgently
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Men could get £420 a month as new sperm bank appeals for donors
Health
The state-of-the-art centre has VR headsets and donation rooms with soft lights and cosy furnishings
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Sexual health expert issues household object warning
Health
It comes as a new campaign has been launched
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History
History
Shocking day mum and son died in South West rail tragedy
The tragic incident left an indelible mark on the community
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Somerset coalmines 'must never be forgotten' as ex-miners recall life in the pits
Radstock
Somerset has a long history of mining pits and until 50 years ago coalmining was a steadfast industry in the county. But three ex-miners want to ensure the Somerset pit workers are remembered forever
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11 Somerset place names that are a nightmare to pronounce - and how to say them properly
Somerset
Even some Somerset natives have trouble with them
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The unassuming Somerset street claimed to be the oldest of its kind in Europe
Somerset
It has been a centrepiece of the area for 700 years
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4,000-year-old plague bacteria found in Somerset graves
Somerset
Researchers found the ancient disease by drilling into 4,000-year-old teeth
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Property
Property
Very's big discount on Karcher pressure washer that 'leaves patio like new'
Retailer Very has reduced the price of Karcher's K3 Power Control pressure washer by £30 and it is selling quickly.
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What renters want Housing Ministers to change
Property
Since 2010, there have been 16 housing ministers, spending an average of 11 months in the hotseat
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Spring cleaning tips for home organisation with Vicky Silverthorn
Property
A change in seasons is the perfect opportunity to organise
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AI shows what dream homes in the UK look like
Property
An AI bot's recreation of Brits' dream homes has revealed the huge divide between generations - as Gen Z favour sleek city centre living while boomers dream of escaping to country mansions. More than 2,000 people from across the UK were quizzed to find out what the nation's dream home truly looks like, in a survey by design experts at Hammonds Furniture.
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Four steps to take immediately if your landlord puts up your rent
Property
There are measures you can take to make sure you are not left out in the cold
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Jobs
Jobs
Most people unaware of new work rules coming on April 6
The change could alter how, when and where you are allowed to work
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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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Quarter of working mums say parental leave has slowed their career
Jobs
Over two fifths of mothers felt isolated and disconnected from colleagues upon returning from parental leave
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Firm recruiting 'super nappers' with £26,000 salary
Jobs
There are multiple job vacancies to fill
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School leavers looking for green jobs instead of uni
Jobs
Almost half say they will bypass traditional higher education because they want to work in a green job now
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UK & World News
UK & World News
UK drivers have forked out £10bn on unexpected repairs in the last 12 months
Some of the most common pricey fixes include damaged or cracked windscreens, and warning lights flashing up on the dashboard
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All the coming DWP and benefits changes you need to know about
UK & World News
There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit, legacy benefits and long-term sick leave
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'Unscrupulous tattooists' warning as number of parlours explodes
UK & World News
Concerns have been raised about the trend of recent years
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Expert warns hundreds of thousands of Brits on Universal Credit told to act now or risk 'losing out' on thousands
UK & World News
The Department of Work and Pensions is sending out letters to thousands of Brits claiming benefits - ignore it and it could hit you in the pocket
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Woman left temporarily blinded in hospital after salon forgets to do allergy test on eyebrow tint
UK & World News
Danielle Hubbard had visited the beauty salon to get her eyebrows tinted for the first time before going on holiday to Malta - but things went disastrously wrong
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Frome
Frome Post Office delays reopening after being closed for months
Many residents wondered why the shop had not reopened
All the coming DWP and benefits changes you need to know about
UK & World News
There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit, legacy benefits and long-term sick leave
Four-car crash on A-road 'not linked' to new junction layout, says council
North Somerset Council
One person was taken to hospital with an injury not considered to be life-threatening
New homes on village fields will leave ‘positive and lasting legacy’
Somerset
Villagers fought plans to build on the fields for 40 years
Armed police seize multiple weapons from vehicle after road rage incident
Avon and Somerset Police
Police seized items including air weapons, a bow and arrow, a catapult, and a machete
Blackmore Vale
Planned road upgrades near Somerset-Dorset border thrown out for second time
Plans for 130 new homes were approved in 2018
'Very rare' Bath bomb shelters could be turned into bike shed
Bath
The bomb shelters were built in the Second World War, when the Luftwaffe targeted the city in the Bath Blitz
New homes on village fields will leave ‘positive and lasting legacy’
Somerset
Villagers fought plans to build on the fields for 40 years
Work underway on new McDonald's in Highbridge business park
Highbridge
New job vacancies have been opened
Frome Post Office delays reopening after being closed for months
Frome
Many residents wondered why the shop had not reopened
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Frome
Frome Post Office delays reopening after being closed for months
Many residents wondered why the shop had not reopened
All the coming DWP and benefits changes you need to know about
UK & World News
There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit, legacy benefits and long-term sick leave
Work underway on new McDonald's in Highbridge business park
Highbridge
New job vacancies have been opened
Four-car crash on A-road 'not linked' to new junction layout, says council
North Somerset Council
One person was taken to hospital with an injury not considered to be life-threatening
Bath Rugby v Saracens LIVE updates and team news announcements ahead of Gallagher Premiership clash
Bath Rugby
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground
Blackmore Vale
Planned road upgrades near Somerset-Dorset border thrown out for second time
Plans for 130 new homes were approved in 2018
'Very rare' Bath bomb shelters could be turned into bike shed
Bath
The bomb shelters were built in the Second World War, when the Luftwaffe targeted the city in the Bath Blitz
New homes on village fields will leave ‘positive and lasting legacy’
Somerset
Villagers fought plans to build on the fields for 40 years
Work underway on new McDonald's in Highbridge business park
Highbridge
New job vacancies have been opened
How to watch Bath Rugby v Saracens live on TV and full team news as Cam Redpath returns from injury
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby host Saracens on Friday night in Round 16 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership