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Thu, 12 May 2022 08:56:53 +0000
Met Office warning to drivers who suffer with hayfever as pollen levels soar
Driving while taking hayfever medication could result in a fine of up to £5,000

Thu, 12 May 2022 07:54:30 +0000
B3099 closed both ways near A36 as road likely to be shut 'for some time' - live
Road is closed from from A36 to Clearwood

Thu, 12 May 2022 07:42:43 +0000
A39 traffic live: Key road closed both ways after crash as traffic queues
Heavy traffic is reported around the scene and on diversion routes

Thu, 12 May 2022 07:06:50 +0000
Train line closed near Castle Cary after 'road vehicle' hits bridge - live updates
Disruption is expected through part of the morning

Thu, 12 May 2022 06:40:04 +0000
Motorists using A37 face 12-mile diversion as roadworks to last for 13 days
Disruption is expected as a new water main is set to be installed

Thu, 12 May 2022 05:43:48 +0000
Police chase across three counties ends as Somerset police make dangerous driving arrest
Vehicle was followed all the way from Thames Valley before finally being stopped and the driver arrested

Thu, 12 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Parking fine cancelled after council gets its own rules wrong
"At least common sense prevailed"

Thu, 12 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Arson suspect arrested after Holiday Inn blaze near Bristol airport
Emergency services were called to the fire at around 2.30am

Wed, 11 May 2022 23:11:33 +0000
Missing man last seen wearing only shorts and trainers could be in Taunton
Creagan, 28, has been missing since Sunday and police have appealed for help in tracing him

Wed, 11 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Deadly tick warning for Somerset countryside as summer looms
The bugs can carry potentially fatal infections such as Lyme Disease

Wed, 11 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Urgent repairs needed to improve several Somerset schools
Millions of pounds has been pledged

Wed, 11 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Stalker ex-boyfriend terrified woman with campaign of abuse
Kalvin Laver bombarded her with threatening messages and threatened to pour petrol through her letterbox

Wed, 11 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Ukrainians encouraged to apply for Travelodge jobs in Somerset
The thirty new jobs on offer across Somerset cover all areas of hospitality and hotel management

Wed, 11 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Bath named among worst 'dental deserts' in the country
'Our fears of an exodus from NHS dentistry are proving to be founded'

Wed, 11 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Industrial concrete plant could be built next to busy A39 in Somerset
The move could create more than 20 new jobs

Wed, 11 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
The hidden pub that serves the best ploughman's in Somerset
It is dog friendly too

Wed, 11 May 2022 20:40:49 +0000
Glastonbury headliner says festival slot is 'a dream come true'
Irwin Sparkes, frontman of The Hoosiers, spoke of his delight at headlining the Field of Avalon stage - and joked about upstaging Paul McCartney

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:22:17 +0000
Manhunt underway in Somerset as police urge you to call 999 if you see wanted man
He is wanted in connection with a sexual offence and a public order incident

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:17:09 +0000
Glastonbury Festival's Field of Avalon has a very special line-up for 2022
The always special Field of Avalon has a very special line up this year

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:25:38 +0000
Jeremy Clarkson calls on police to catch dog walker who attacked farmer
The Clarkson's Farm presenter has said it should be the 'number one priority' for officers

Wed, 11 May 2022 15:13:12 +0000
Missing Maddie Thomas may have been abducted by man, police say
Police are warning 'Maddie could be anywhere' in a 'deeply worrying' case

Wed, 11 May 2022 14:41:14 +0000
Wanted burglary suspect has Bath links, police say, as officers warn public not to approach him
A manhunt is ongoing for Daniel Tomkins, 36

Wed, 11 May 2022 14:14:39 +0000
Tractor comes off trailer on A39 in Somerset - updates
The road is expected to be shut for some time

Wed, 11 May 2022 13:36:50 +0000
Danny Cipriani set to switch Bath Rugby for MLR
The former England international has already announced an move abroad to an undisclosed country

Wed, 11 May 2022 13:14:52 +0000
North Somerset Council appoints new leader after resignation of Don Davies
The appointment was rubberstamped at last night's annual council meeting



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