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Wed, 1 Sep 2021 07:57:03 +0000
Cheddar Gorge: Woman airlifted to hospital after 'bad fall'
Emergency services attended the scene

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 06:57:48 +0000
'Unsafe' M5 unable to reopen after crash causes 'substantial' oil spill on motorway
Motorists were brought to a stop

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 04:45:26 +0000
M5 traffic live: Delays after crashes and oil spill
Police are at the scene

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0000
'Preposterous' bid for 49 new homes in Somerset village refused after over 160 objections
The council said the plans would be 'excessive' in a village that has limited capacity for new homes

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:39:44 +0000
Taunton man pinned between HGV and Range Rover
The man, who was aged in his 40s, was directing a HGV when the crash happened

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:19:42 +0000
Deadly Asian Hornet warning in West Country as Channel reopens
No new nests have been found yet this year

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:35:28 +0000
Live: Scores of homes without electricity as power cut hits part of Somerset
The outage was first reported at 3.18pm (Tuesday, August 31st)

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:21:56 +0000
Plans submitted for next phase of Taunton homes regeneration scheme
The new homes will replace "defective" public housing

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:55:25 +0000
Mum who found son, 11, dead in bed appeals for support
Liam was due to begin secondary school this week

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:41:13 +0000
One Somerset area among highest active Covid rates in South West, study predicts
The area reportedly has the fourth-highest rate in the region

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:29:10 +0000
LIVE: M5 traffic updates as long delays hit motorway
A broken down car caused one lane to be closed on the M5

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:59:30 +0000
Hospital asks for people to be considerate as almost 300 people turn up to Bath A&E in a day
The hospital has had a slight decrease in covid patients

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:40:06 +0000
Three-month works to improve key stretch of A38 outside Taunton with new roundabout begins
The works will provide access for a new 2,000-home development

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:54:01 +0000
Plans for 270 homes on southern edge of Somerset town
A decision is expected on the plans by Christmas

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:41:20 +0000
How lost school jumpers and toys are damaging the environment in the south west
Over 600 tonnes of plastic waste is generated by lost school jumpers every year in the region

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:19:57 +0000
Bath Rugby changing their mindset to address defensive frailties says Neal Hatley
The Blue, Black and White head caoch has taken ownership of last season's disappointing displays without the ball

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:06:38 +0000
John Leach: Famed Somerset potter dies 'peacefully' after over 60 years in the business
He founded Mulcheney Pottery on the Somerset Levels in the 1960s

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:38:54 +0000
12 weeks of roadworks to bring disruption to Bath city centre
Sewer works are getting underway in the city

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:34:00 +0000
Opening of new Somerset cultural venue delayed due to "labour and supply challenges"
The venue had been due to open its doors on September 4

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:35:30 +0000
Man dies after fatal A303 crash on Bank Holiday Monday
The crash involved two vehicles

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:59:34 +0000
Railway disruption across South West as lorry hits rail bridge
Network Rail has now said line closures could last until the end of Wednesday, September 1

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:04:17 +0000
A303 reopens 11 hours after fatal crash
A man in a Isuzu Rodeo pick-up died in the incident

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Somerset coronavirus latest as 358 new cases recorded
The latest figures from Public Health England

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Where Somerset's mobile speed cameras will be this week - places you need to be aware of
As well as these scheduled locations, they could also pop up anywhere

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 23:32:46 +0000
Live updates: A303 closed in both directions after fatal crash
Closure was in place since 10pm on Monday



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