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Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:50:18 +0000
Somerset BMX 'pump track' backed by rockers Reef unanimously approved
The facility will be in place by early-2022

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:42:11 +0000
Man, 27, who died in fatal BMW collision on Exmoor named
The passenger died at the scene while the driver - top jockey Matt Griffiths - suffered a serious head injury and remains in hospital

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:01:24 +0000
Met Office issues severe weather warning for Somerset - difficult driving conditions
Fog could be a problem for the morning rush-hour

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:05:00 +0000
Remembering four lost Somerset nightclubs
Back in the day, Somerset clubbers were spoilt for choice.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000
X-rated home with 'phallic' trees in the garden for sale in Somerset village
It has been described as an 'iconic landmark'

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000
The 'unique' gold-plated pizza with caviar and shrimps on the menu at Somerset pizzeria
It will set you back an eyewatering amount

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000
New Italian restaurant eyeing up Cafe Rouge spot
The chain is hoping to open another restaurant in its place

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000
Land with potential for 80 new homes off A303 up for sale
The plot has an application for outline planning permission awaiting a decision

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000
The Somerset ferry boat that could make the perfect river cafe
It has been transformed into a thriving business opportunity

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:30:26 +0000
Stonehenge reportedly damaged by metal detector enthusiast - man arrested
The suspect posted pictures of his finds on social media - which helped police track him down

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:23:31 +0000
Robber breaks man's ribs in attack near Long Ashton's post office
Police have now launched a manhunt to track down the attacker

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:45:05 +0000
Woman who fatally stabbed her husband made jokes as she was arrested, court told
She joked "you don’t get many murders" in her quiet Somerset village and complained that she was cold as officers took her away

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:41:51 +0000
Somerset sees four new coronavirus deaths as cases surge in latest update
The UK has reported its highest daily number of new cases since July

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:07:10 +0000
Wonka filming: 14 pictures as Bath becomes winter wonderland
Crowds turned out to catch a glimpse of the snowy paradise

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:19:49 +0000
Pictures show Bath become winter wonderland for Wonka movie
People were mesmerised by the showy scenes

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:47:36 +0000
Weston-super-Mare scoops gold in South West in Bloom awards
It is the first time in four years that the town has secured a gold award

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:30:58 +0000
M5 traffic live: Delays due to jackknifed car and caravan crash near Exeter - updates
There are delays of around 30 minutes in the area

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:07:59 +0000
Celebrations lined up to replace cancelled Somerset carnival
Other festivities are being lined up following the cancellation of the famous illuminated carnival

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:20:59 +0000
Drivers suffer tyre punctures after nails left scattered in the road
It is being treated as an incident of criminal damage

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:09:40 +0000
£1million boost to kick-start Weston-super-Mare police station development
The money will be used to make the site a more attractive prospect for development

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:48:25 +0000
Taunton, Minehead and Wellington to get free water refilling stations
It is expected they will be available for public use towards the end of the year

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:15:48 +0000
Drag queens, baked beans and inflatable dinosaurs all part of bingo event in Weston-super-Mare
"People get more excited about the dinosaur than they do the cash to be honest”

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:00:15 +0000
TV documentary Murdertown will explore killing of Bath teenager in 1984
Melanie Road's killer was caught 30 years after her death

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:30:37 +0000
A358 blocked both ways after crash near Taunton - live updates
The crash is causing delays

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:53:14 +0000
Air Ambulance call-outs in North Somerset set to be highest in years
The charity is completely funded by the public and works across many areas of the South West



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