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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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Housing developers 'should have to fund public artwork'
North Somerset Council
'They are making millions off land in North Somerset and public art is a small but important way that the local community can be provided some cultural compensation'
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Works start on Taunton's new crucial new A38 crossing - which will be finished in time for Flower show
Taunton
Council officers have promised that, weather permitting, the new crossing will be completed in time for the Taunton Flower Show, which is held within the park on August 2 and 3.
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Bristol Airport flight to Malaga delayed after 30 drunken yobs ejected
Bristol Airport
There was a huge cheer from the rest of the passengers when the door closed behind the last one
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James Acaster, Harry Hill, Alan Davies coming to Wells Comedy Festival
Things to do in Somerset
Some of the country’s top comedians will appear
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Two bikers hospitalised following crash near Bath
Traffic & Travel
Multiple emergency services were seen at the scene
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Weston-super-Mare's floral clock blooms again after concrete fiasco
Weston-super-mare
Volunteers are being sought to help maintain it, with the first volunteer session on Wednesday
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M5 traffic running again after crash in Somerset
Traffic & Travel
The crash took place at around 11am this morning (May 13)
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Bristol Airport Summer 2024 holidays you can book now from £100
Bristol Airport
KAYAK has revealed the top value summer 2024 routes from Bristol Airport, with a number of popular destinations available for less than £200 return
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Live Somerset traffic updates as Met Office issues yellow rain warning
Traffic & Travel
Forecasters have warned of travel disruption and potential flooding today (May 13)
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Two Somerset wild swimming spots designated as 'bathing waters'
Environment
The River Frome at Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, and River Tone in French Weir Park, Taunton, Somerset, are on the list.
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Saltford, which neighbours Keynsham, is a village that many of us have driven through but it actually has a long-established community where 'everyone knows each other'
LIVE: Police incident closes A30
Traffic & Travel
Emergency services are at the scene of concern for the welfare of a woman
Bristol Airport flight to Malaga delayed after 30 drunken yobs ejected
Bristol Airport
There was a huge cheer from the rest of the passengers when the door closed behind the last one
Bristol Airport short-stay car park has been ripped up
Bristol Airport
The short-stay car park has been ripped up for the new public transport interchange according to eyewitnesses
'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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Two plush South West holiday parks sold after firm goes bust
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
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
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
'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
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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Bath
The 'place to be' village between Bristol and Bath where 'everyone knows each other'
Saltford, which neighbours Keynsham, is a village that many of us have driven through but it actually has a long-established community where 'everyone knows each other'
LIVE: Police incident closes A30
Traffic & Travel
Emergency services are at the scene of concern for the welfare of a woman
Bristol Airport flight to Malaga delayed after 30 drunken yobs ejected
Bristol Airport
There was a huge cheer from the rest of the passengers when the door closed behind the last one
Bristol Airport short-stay car park has been ripped up
Bristol Airport
The short-stay car park has been ripped up for the new public transport interchange according to eyewitnesses
'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.
In the News
Two plush South West holiday parks sold after firm goes bust
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
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
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
'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
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