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Fri, 13 May 2022 08:09:15 +0000
Jacob Rees-Mogg insists he can 'empathise' with cost of living struggles
The North East Somerset MP defended his lifestyle during media interviews on Friday (May 13)

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:34:32 +0000
Burglary led to crash which killed Taunton driver after high speed police chase
Police were involved in a pursuit in the early hours of October 17, 2019.

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:06:28 +0000
Jim Fitton still at risk of Iraq execution as trial date set despite UK Government's efforts
The 66-year-old, formerly from Bath, is facing trial in Iraq from May 15 but the UK Government insists it is trying to help him

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:51:24 +0000
'Complete failure' by speeding M5 drivers who didn't spot police right behind them
M5 drivers learned a hard lesson this morning (May 13)

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:02:18 +0000
Anthony Watson 'gutted' at lack of silverware at Bath Rugby as he switches to Leicester Tigers
The British and Irish Lion will leave the Recreation Ground after nine seasons

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Airport drop off charges explained as Dara Ó Briain joins customers raging at 'new low'
Don't get caught out by airport drop off charges at Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham or Bristol this summer

Fri, 13 May 2022 03:00:00 +0000
Stacey Dooley's DNA Family Secrets leaves Bath woman 'speechless' with discovery of lost sister
Janet Dabbs grew up with just a rumour that her father had another child in Austria, from time he spent there in the war

Thu, 12 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Construction finally begins on £39.1m Keynsham Recycling Hub
It's going to be huge and 'transformational' for residents, the council says

Thu, 12 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Stunning shots of Bath unveiled in new hit music video
Many local people starred in the filming

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:03:31 +0000
The Great House Giveaway: Weston-super-Mare couple complete miraculous house renovation
Being left high and dry didn't stop Stuart from finishing the mammoth task

Thu, 12 May 2022 16:34:20 +0000
Man dies after car crashes into railway bridge in Somerset
Police investigations into the incident are continuing

Thu, 12 May 2022 16:24:12 +0000
Glastonbury Festival 2022: Scouting for Girls announced as Acoustic Stage line-up revealed
The world-famous festival returns to Somerset in June after a two-year hiatus

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:52:26 +0000
Cornwall couple used Wells empty field to fiddle VAT system
They claimed £100,000 of VAT refunds on what they said was a mixed farming business in Somerset

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:48:01 +0000
Somerset mum speaks out on 'freak' condition that nearly killed her baby
"Out of nowhere he had this purple rash, he looked like an aubergine"

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:35:39 +0000
Bath locals blast change to speaking up at council meetings
Some say it will deter elderly and disabled people from making their voices heard

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:31:15 +0000
Dog owners will remain banned from Yeovil Country Park following council vote
A public space protection order has been in place since 2017

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:26:13 +0000
Missing 15-year-old Maddie found as three men arrested
The trio have been detained on suspicion of child abduction

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:15:23 +0000
Peter Andre on Rebekah Vardy's chipolata jibe as he wades into 'Wagatha Christie' High Court battle
Andre used Instagram to hit back at the jibe which has followed him for 15 years

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:11:02 +0000
Have your say on how doctors' surgery websites in Somerset can be improved
Healthwatch Somerset wants your views on what works and what doesn't

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:08:36 +0000
Glastonbury 2022 accommodation resale: Pre-erected tent and campervan passes to go back on sale
A limited number of returned passes are going up for resale on Friday. You must have a valid ticket for the festival in order to make an accommodation booking.

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:29:59 +0000
Huge party kicking off The Bath Festival on Friday - and it's free
It's going to be a huge night in Bath

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:33:47 +0000
Somerset A358 dualling plans - have your say on new designs
The new road may not be open to the public until 2028

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:31:42 +0000
Vintage baby clothes and toys market coming to Somerset this weekend
Bargains galore are in store for West Country parents this Sunday

Thu, 12 May 2022 10:50:22 +0000
10 ways to protect your car from damage in the upcoming hot weather
UV rays can hurt more than just your skin

Thu, 12 May 2022 10:46:19 +0000
Crash near Frome Market leads to fire after vehicle hit railway bridge
An air ambulance was called to the crash near Frome Market



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