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Police urged to do more to protect women in journalism from online threats and harassment
Crime
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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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Met Office issues 27-hour weather warning for heavy rain
Weather
The warning is in place from 3pm tomorrow (Saturday, February 17) and will last until 6pm on Sunday (February 18)
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Labour's byelection win poses challenge for Jacob Rees-Mogg
Jacob Rees-Mogg MP
32k of the now-Labour seat's voters will become part of his constituency for the general election
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Slingshot savages kill gull and injure swans in popular park
Burnham-on-sea
A shocking case of animal cruelty has left a herring gull dead and two swans wounded in Burnham-on-Sea
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'People are going to die' if estate is left without pharmacy
Weston-super-mare
It is one of the most deprived areas in the country and a new pharmacy could take months to be approved
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Live: M5 closed after serious HGV crash
M5
Drivers have been warned to expect major delays between Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon
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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
North Somerset Council
Residents asked for views as free parking across North Somerset could be axed
The council aims to use the money to plug funding gaps
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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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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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Business
Business
Vodafone VOXI rolls out AI chatbot to deal with customer service requests
The system will be tested before being fully deployed
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SMEs could be missing out on up to £8.6bn per year in savings
Business
The report highlights how the accelerated roll-out of new standalone 5G could boost productivity
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Recruitment mistakes in tech sector holding back businesses
Business
Nearly half of candidates impress at interview stage, but underperform once in the role
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Quarter of business owners not optimistic about succeeding in 2024
Business
Rising costs, economic volatility and technological challenges were given as the main three reasons
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Third of people want to start a business in 2024
Business
The most popular sectors to start-up in are arts and crafts, food and drink and services like virtual assistants or marketing
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Health
Health
TV chef James Martin sheds three stone by eating same food twice daily
James eats a high protein source daily as part of his new routine
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Health expert gives this simple tip to help women sleep better
Health
A new study shows that many women struggle with sleep, which is vital for general good health
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Fitness expert says 'unique' workout will shift belly fat
Health
Fitness expert Leon Bolmeer said consistency was key
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Local NHS chief's warning as A&E departments and hospital wards reach crisis point
Health
Large numbers of patients at local urgent and emergency care services and on hospital wards has pushed the health and care system into high alert
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Dentist warns some smoking replacements can be just as bad for your teeth
Health
Some alternatives to cigarettes are just as bad for your oral health, an expert says
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History
Radstock
Somerset coalmines 'must never be forgotten' as ex-miners recall life in the pits
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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Remembering Yeovil Town's famous old sloping pitch where giants were slayed
Yeovil Town FC
Opposing teams "absolutely hated" playing on the "ridiculous" slanting field - and it was the scene of one of English football's biggest upsets
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Property
Property
Man caves dying out as make-up of 'perfect home' is changing
People are now more likely to want walk-on wardrobes and a craft room
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Most of us have no idea what conveyancing is
Property
All those who have either bought, sold or remortgaged a property will have needed to use the service
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AI predicts perfect homes for UK's biggest cities
Property
'They skilfully encapsulate the architectural heritage of various regions'
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Two modular houses designed by King Charles listed for auction on eBay
Property
The homes, which can be rebuilt anywhere in the country, were designed with the Prince's Foundation for the Ideal Home Show
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Landlords looking to expand their portfolios in 2024
Property
There remains a strong appetite among landlords to grow and invest
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Jobs
Jobs
Firm recruiting 'super nappers' with £26,000 salary
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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Wilko could be saved from collapse after 'several rescue bids' received
Shopping
Even if any of the alleged deals put forward are accepted by administrators there is a chance some stores could still close
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Getting out of bed is top reason people hate Mondays
Jobs
A fresh coffee tops the list of how to make a Monday better
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Ad Feature
Introducing the free Bath Spa University short course tackling digital skills gaps
Partner Stories
Click Start aims to equip people with the digital and employability skills needed for careers in the tech and creative industries
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Roads 'at breaking point' as pothole repairs reach eight-year high
2million potholes will be repaired in England and Wales this year
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Recycling a key consideration for Brits this Easter, research reveals
UK & World News
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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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
Residents asked for views as free parking across North Somerset could be axed
North Somerset Council
The council aims to use the money to plug funding gaps
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.
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
North Somerset Council
Residents asked for views as free parking across North Somerset could be axed
The council aims to use the money to plug funding gaps
Somerset Council's Taunton HQ defaced by Palestine Action protesters
Israel-Hamas war
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
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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
Residents asked for views as free parking across North Somerset could be axed
North Somerset Council
The council aims to use the money to plug funding gaps
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.
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
North Somerset Council
Residents asked for views as free parking across North Somerset could be axed
The council aims to use the money to plug funding gaps
Somerset Council's Taunton HQ defaced by Palestine Action protesters
Israel-Hamas war
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