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Wed, 18 May 2022 09:00:08 +0000
Bath Rugby confirm frontrow departure as 2022/23 squad takes shape
The final touches are being made to the Bath Rugby squad ahead of the 2022/23 season

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Chris Hargreaves' first words as Yeovil Town manager following confirmation of his appointment
The former Northampton Town and Plymouth Argyle midfielder take over at Huish Park, just under two months after Darren Sarll left

Wed, 18 May 2022 08:52:22 +0000
Weston-super-Mare pedestrian suffers serious injuries after being hit by car
The collision took place at 7.12am on Hutton Hill

Wed, 18 May 2022 08:27:49 +0000
Explosions heard in Weston-super-Mare as 14 vehicles set on fire in 'random' arson attack
Emergency services have determined the cause of the fires - on several streets - to have been deliberate

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:49:44 +0000
Rail workers near Weston-super-Mare narrowly escape being hit by 95mph train
The workers were clearing a tree from the track near Weston-super-Mare and missed being hit by two seconds

Wed, 18 May 2022 06:50:58 +0000
Met Office weather forecast: Somerset set for cooler day before heavy rain hits
Weather experts are predicting a band of rain to sweep across the county from 5pm today (May 18)

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Fresh threat to flatten much-loved Bath cottage
Waterworks Cottage could be knocked down

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
"Pandemonium" coming to small Somerset village as 130 new homes approved
The plans were originally opposed in April

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
South West man, 26, died from blood clots after AstraZeneca jab
Doctors said Jack Hurn had experienced "catastrophic" blood clots on his brain

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
We try the Taunton cafe that makes you feel like you're in the Med
"I'd started to feel that despite watching pints of Thatchers being guzzled 20 metres away, I was, for this brief moment in time, a bonafide part of European cafe society."

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Plans for 115 new homes in Somerset villages refused after nearly four years
The proposals first saw the light of day in 2018

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Greengrocer to leave Somerset town after 30 years
Bosses said a change in shopping habits had made it no longer financially viable

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
More than 80 per cent of vehicle thefts unsolved in Bath and Somerset last year
It's been said to be a growing problem

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Pub worker left 'in tears' by treatment from birthday party group
The customers weren't happy with the service

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
£24-a-day increase in average house price for first-time buyers
In the South West, first-time buyers are paying 27% more

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Somerset marine lake set for £60,000 upgrade that will make it unique in the UK
It comes as part of North Somerset Council's Great Lakes Project

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
'Quirky' Bath hotel launches new summer cocktail terrace
'It is just a happy, tipsy stroll up the hill on a summer's day'

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Hinkley Point C could save households £1bn a year on energy bills, says EDF
"Nuclear power is zero carbon and will play a vital role in preventing any future energy crisis"

Tue, 17 May 2022 19:40:55 +0000
Trains stopped in South West after 'trespass incident' - recap
South Western Railway services were at a standstill this evening

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:32:42 +0000
DWP: PIP explainer and all the health problems that could get you £156 more a week
PIP is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions

Tue, 17 May 2022 15:32:42 +0000
Fire crews rush to Taunton street - recap
At least three engines were at the scene

Tue, 17 May 2022 15:26:28 +0000
Bath council passes motion labelled a 'murder of democracy' as speeches have to be submitted
Fears have been raised about how vulnerable people will get their voices heard by the council

Tue, 17 May 2022 15:11:54 +0000
Somerset residents urged to be on their guard against courier fraudsters
A list of tactics they may use have been unveiled by police

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:55:49 +0000
Busy Yeovil road to shut to traffic for at least two evenings and nights this week
The route will be closed for 12 hours a day

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:47:29 +0000
Aldi makes change to baked beans that will affect all shoppers
Sweetcorn mini packs will also look different



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