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Thu, 2 Dec 2021 09:43:22 +0000
First elections to new Somerset Council will be held in May 2022, government confirms
110 councillors will be elected to represent 54 divisions

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 07:23:25 +0000
UK weather: Met Office says snow risk remains with severe weather warning in force
Yellow alert for ice on Thursday with more wintry weather on the way

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000
The talented young artist sharing her work with the people of Bath
She has bounced back after tough lockdown

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000
Police officer accused of year-long affair with witness and using racist language
PC David Buckley is also accused of subjecting a volunteer officer to controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000
Grade II-listed 19th century villa up for sale in Bath
It is currently divided up into six flats and could be the perfect property project

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000
Inspector to rule on plans for 60 homes in Somerset village with "zero support"
Persimmon said the scheme would help tackle the housing shortage and boost biodiversity

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000
New community venue coming to Wells as future of the Portway Centre secured
The site was home to The Blue School until the early-1970s

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000
The Somerset Winter Wonderland with Santa sleighs and a bar in a barn
There are also hundreds of Christmas trees to choose from

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000
New plans for nearly 100 homes in small Somerset village
Residents were asked for their views over the summer

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000
Popular Somerset cafe that lets you 'build your own salads and sandwiches' up for sale
It has been a popular stop off for diners since it opened

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000
The 'black panther' that was seen roaming the Somerset countryside
A number of sightings of the beast were reported

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000
'An amazing sense of freedom': The woman who moved from a London flat to a caravan in Somerset
“I didn't necessarily choose it, I did it out of necessity, but I've actually ended up loving it."

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 19:28:31 +0000
Somerset area sees coronavirus case spike as December begins
Case numbers are headed in the wrong direction as Christmas edges closer

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 17:30:06 +0000
Somerset teen's special message from TV gardening star Alan Titchmarsh
Fourteen year-old Archie Matthews spent lockdown looking after parks in Weston-super-Mare

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 17:20:22 +0000
Railway signal box transformed into mini pop-up Christmas shop
You'll have to be quick, as it will not be there for long!

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 16:53:03 +0000
Filmmaker exposes dark underbelly of Bath in new horror movie
"11pm is the time of night when people go to sleep, leave the pub - it's when they are most vulnerable"

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 16:39:06 +0000
Hospitals under pressure as healthy patients unable to leave
Staff shortages are causing issues across the system

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 15:47:07 +0000
Yeovil man meets families of donors whose kidney transplants saved him
He underwent two life-saving operations after being diagnosed with a rare disease which causes kidney damage

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 15:30:06 +0000
Danny Cipriani vs Orlando Bailey - Neal Hatley discusses Bath Rugby’s fly-half selection battle
Bath Rugby travel to cinch Franklin's Gardens on Saturday to face Northampton Saits in Round 10 of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 15:15:05 +0000
Clarks and protesters reach ‘resolution’ to end two-month strike
A joint statement welcomed a resolution that "works in everybody's interests"

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 14:57:15 +0000
The new deli bringing 'the heart of the Amalfi coast' to Somerset town
The delicatessen has been documenting their hard work to prepare for the grand opening

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 14:51:07 +0000
Co-op in Shepton Mallet ram-raided by thieves who left scene of destruction
Alcohol was stolen from inside

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 13:51:12 +0000
New skatepark to be built in small Somerset village amid ‘noise pollution’ concerns
The planners say the skatepark will attract ‘skate tourists’ to boost the local economy

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 13:08:00 +0000
Future of bookshop in doubt after Storm Arwen destroys roof in Bridgwater
"You see all these Hollywood actors buying football clubs, well I need one to buy a bookshop in Bridgwater now".

Wed, 1 Dec 2021 12:45:35 +0000
Asylum seekers to be housed in a Bath hotel due to 'unprecedented' demand
They will be housed in a safe environment



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