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Somerset sisters are honouring their mum in an emotional way
“There are some points along the walk that hold particular memories for us."
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M5 huge queues and lanes closed after crash in Somerset
M5
There are reports of queueing traffic in the area
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Asian Hornet attacked me and stung me under my eye in Somerset
Environment
Travelling through the Westcountry, I pass village after village where both pub and post-office have closed. I visit once thriving market-towns where shops are boarded up and where pedestrian areas are empty, save for a few sad folk puffing vapes
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The threats and warnings your Somerset mother used when you were growing up
People
A lot of these phrases rolled off the maternal tongue on a daily basis in homes across the county
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'Kink dungeon' plans for West Country private members club
In the News
The website of Vault72 says that they are Plymouth's "premier swingers and LGBT friendly bar with a passion for kink" and that they are a 'social hub for like-minded people who are open to exploring alternative lifestyles'
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Somerset Funeral Notices: Heartfelt tributes to 41 lost loved ones
People
The messages, placed between May 11 to May 17 provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated.
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More potholes in UK than 'craters on the Moon'
Somerset
Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke said Somerset "is unfortunately home to tens (of) thousands of potholes"
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Frozen in time Somerset town that looks like it hasn't changed in 600 years
Somerset
Axbridge, in Somerset, is a beautiful little market town that feels like it's been frozen in time - and it's even got links to the Romans and a famous comedian
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The Somerset manor house lived in for nearly 1,000 years
Somerset
The manor is thought to be almost 875 years old - and the oldest "continuously inhabited house" in Britain,
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Metro Mayor Dan Norris on why he wants to unseat Jacob Rees-Mogg
Politics
He said there would be a 'period of overlap' between the Metro Mayor and MP jobs if elected
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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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Invest in your body and mind at Bath Spa
Partner Stories
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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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Outdoor Hanging Egg Chair now 51% off - cheaper than Dunelm and B&Q
Shopping
The chair is priced at £104
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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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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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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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Lando Norris' incredible car collection worth millions including four McLaren supercars
Formula 1
Lando Norris has a car collection worth in the region of £1.2million, with the McLaren driver owning a number of supercars as well as a classic Fiat 500 Jolly
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Magical celebration of Christmas lights, crafts, and community
Minehead
Get ready for a festive weekend in Dunster
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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 family building bubble tea empire as second shop opens
Food and Drink
Boba Corner will open tomorrow on Wine Street in Yeovil
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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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Huge new nature reserve planned for growing Somerset town
Wellington
An unbroken 'green corridor' from north to south will soon be complete
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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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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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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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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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Somerset MP calls for more help for flood-affected farmers
Frome
Sarah Dyke MP champions the cause of flood-impacted farmers, urging the government to increase support and recognize their crucial role in managing flooding and food security
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Ancient burial chamber found on Dartmoor in significant find
YouTube
The 'enthralling' discovery could be as significant as the one found at Whitehorse Hill near Cranmere Pool on the north moor in 2011, which turned out to be the burial chamber of a young woman from around 1700BC
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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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Asian Hornet attacked me and stung me under my eye in Somerset
Anthony G Phillips
'Common sense not fixed speed limits are needed on our roads'
Mike Baker
'Pubs need to do more to welcome and attract non-alcohol drinkers'
Robert Craig
'People should learn West Saxon instead of French in school'
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Eight-year-old Somerset child taking on epic hiking challenge
Glastonbury
He will climb Mount Snowdon to raise funds for Secret World Wildlife Rescue
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Plans launched to improve Bath's green spaces
Bath
Join Your Park Bristol & Bath as they embark on a transformative journey to make our parks more accessible and inclusive
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Amazon's best-selling anti chafing shorts that save your thighs from chub rub
Amazon
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Samsung fans can grab Galaxy Buds for a cheaper price thanks to sale
Shopping
'I am amazed by the sound quality of these earbuds and how they cancels the sound'
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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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Sunday Times names richest person in the South West
Somerset News
He has a fortune of £20.8 billion
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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
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Record numbers protest against plan to scrap free parking in Somerset towns
North Somerset Council
Thousands have signed petitions against the plan to end free car parking in three Somerset towns
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New Somerset bus lanes plans put on hold
North Somerset Council
The council has put its roll out of new bus lanes on pause until November
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Live: Bristol trains cancelled after emergency incident
Somerset News
CrossCountry said that some services are facing delays of up to an hour
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Seafront cafe with stunning views opening in Weston-super-Mare this summer
Weston-super-mare
Get ready for a summer full of flavour as The Food Hub, known for their success at the Bay Café, takes over the Victorian Café on Weston-super-Mare’s seafront
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M5 traffic Devon County Show updates
M5
More visitors are expected to flock to Clyst St Mary today (May 17) for another round of demonstrations and animal parades
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20mph speed limit and one-way system plan to improve primary school pupil safety
Transport
Up to £65,000 has been provided to implement the changes
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Somerset is getting a new hotel near a key regeneration site
Frome
Four flats will be lost in the process
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'Concern' at school transport policy change for children with special needs
Bath and North East Somerset Council
'We have no plans to ask parents to move their children to other schools'
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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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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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Ad Feature
'I loved my all-girls school so much that I returned to teach there'
Education
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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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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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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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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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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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Somerset News
M5
LIVE: M5 lanes closed after crash in Somerset
There are reports of queueing traffic in the area
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More potholes in UK than 'craters on the Moon'
Somerset
Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke said Somerset "is unfortunately home to tens (of) thousands of potholes"
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Asian Hornet attacked me and stung me under my eye in Somerset
Environment
Travelling through the Westcountry, I pass village after village where both pub and post-office have closed. I visit once thriving market-towns where shops are boarded up and where pedestrian areas are empty, save for a few sad folk puffing vapes
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Somerset sisters are honouring their mum in an emotional way
NHS
“There are some points along the walk that hold particular memories for us."
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The threats and warnings your Somerset mother used when you were growing up
People
A lot of these phrases rolled off the maternal tongue on a daily basis in homes across the county
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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
In the News
'Kink dungeon' plans for West Country private members club
The website of Vault72 says that they are Plymouth's "premier swingers and LGBT friendly bar with a passion for kink" and that they are a 'social hub for like-minded people who are open to exploring alternative lifestyles'
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Check your pockets as £1 coin from 2016 could be worth £2,500
UK & World News
At least 50 of them have already been found
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14 year old boy dies, 13-year-old critical, after water tragedy
UK & World News
A major rescue operation was launched
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DWP warns 130,000 people they are going to have to pay money back
UK & World News
Some people who have started handing the cash back will be paying money to the DWP for more than 10 years
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Some parking tickets can be thrown straight in the bin, expert explains
UK & World News
She has explained how to tell which tickets have no force, and can be ignored
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Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke said Somerset "is unfortunately home to tens (of) thousands of potholes"
'Kink dungeon' plans for West Country private members club
In the News
The website of Vault72 says that they are Plymouth's "premier swingers and LGBT friendly bar with a passion for kink" and that they are a 'social hub for like-minded people who are open to exploring alternative lifestyles'
Somerset sisters are honouring their mum in an emotional way
NHS
“There are some points along the walk that hold particular memories for us."
The threats and warnings your Somerset mother used when you were growing up
People
A lot of these phrases rolled off the maternal tongue on a daily basis in homes across the county
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LIVE: M5 lanes closed after crash in Somerset
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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
Asian Hornet attacked me and stung me under my eye in Somerset
Environment
Travelling through the Westcountry, I pass village after village where both pub and post-office have closed. I visit once thriving market-towns where shops are boarded up and where pedestrian areas are empty, save for a few sad folk puffing vapes
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
Cricket
Zak Crawley smashes stunning double hundred to halt Somerset victory charge
However, despite closing the day on 409 for 5, Kent's lead at stumps was only 33, with Somerset favourites still to claim vistory.
Lando Norris 'one or two laps' away from winning Imola GP
Formula 1
The British driver finished only 0.725 seconds behind Max Verstappen in Imola as a turgid race sensationally came alive in the closing laps.
LIVE: M5 lanes closed after crash in Somerset
M5
There are reports of queueing traffic in the area
More potholes in UK than 'craters on the Moon'
Somerset
Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke said Somerset "is unfortunately home to tens (of) thousands of potholes"
'Kink dungeon' plans for West Country private members club
In the News
The website of Vault72 says that they are Plymouth's "premier swingers and LGBT friendly bar with a passion for kink" and that they are a 'social hub for like-minded people who are open to exploring alternative lifestyles'