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Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:26:14 +0000
Taunton assault victims say attack has left them with 'flashbacks' and 'nightmares'
The couple spoke at the sentencing of Liam Davies yesterday

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:52:07 +0000
Max Ojomoh explains why re-signing for Bath Rugby was 'an easy decision'
The centre has been Bath's standout performer so far in 2021/22

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:35:52 +0000
Orlando Bailey aiming to achieve 'big things' with Bath Rugby after signing new contract
The 20-year-old fly-half will be at the centre of the club's vision for the future

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:22:16 +0000
DWP benefit payments: Weekly rates to increase by 3.1% from April 2022
DWP benefits, including State Pension payments, will increase by 3.1% in April.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Bath Rugby given vote of confidence as two brightest young stars commit to new contracts
Pair of homegrown back on the verge of international call-ups sign two-year contract extensions

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:50:19 +0000
West Country man took his own life shortly after hearing his 'soulmate' had died
Inquests into both deaths concluded that there was no third party involvement

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:13:15 +0000
UK weather charts reveal blizzards and 'disruptive winds' set to hit Britain in -10C 'deep freeze'
The wintery weather will continue into the weekend

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:33:00 +0000
Doctors sign up overweight patients to join Slimming World
The slimming club sign up is one of a number of initiatives being offered across Somerset to help people lose weight

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
New homes could be built on field in village near Bath
The site has never been developed before

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Wellington Library to receive £900,000 of investment to safeguard its future
The funding will be formally approved on February 23

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Chard man jailed for corner shop machete robberies
Ragnar Potter raided the Spar and Co-op in Yeovil.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Butlin's: Summer holiday bonanza with Fleur East, Stephen Mulhern and Diversity
The best summer staycations could be right on your doorstep

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Disruptive Yeovil roadworks pushed back after furious local outcry
A last-minute date alteration has given angry local motorists a partial reprieve

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
5G mast on edge of Bath that sparked panic will not go ahead
The application attracted more objections - many on health grounds - than any other in the area

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
The hidden gem 'sham' castle in Bath that many have never heard of
It overlooks the whole city and is a cracking picnic spot

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Extra care contracts in Somerset to be extended until 2024 following coronavirus delays
Existing contracts were due to expire on March 31

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Why Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall 'loves Bath'
The Duchess said she had adopted Bath as her home city

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Locals fume as noise from Weston-super-Mare car wash compared to 'water torture'
The firm accepted the previous proposals were "woefully inadequate"

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Man who exploited vulnerable Somerset workers given five-year slavery and trafficking risk order
Catalin Victor Gergely will face five years in prison if he breaks the order

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:05:13 +0000
Dog owners in South West district could soon be fined for leads of more than one metre
The new laws come as part of public space protection order

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 21:10:23 +0000
Somerset police officer walks from Cheddar to Clifton with no shoes and t-shirt
The amazing effort was in aid of mental health charity Mind, where he encouraged anybody to speak up if they feel like they are suffering

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:09:18 +0000
Somerset records one new Covid death and 768 new cases
It is a slight rise on the previous 24 hour period

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:40:19 +0000
Man jailed following unprovoked attack on couple that left man needing treatment seven months later
Gary Sidthorpe sustained a bleed to the brain, a detached retina and fractures to his rib and nose

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:54:26 +0000
A370 blocked in both directions due to crash - updates
Delays are expected

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:29:32 +0000
Plans for 300 homes unveiled on edge of Bath
The developer's neighbouring scheme was approved “with utmost reluctance”



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