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Fri, 27 May 2022 08:20:18 +0000
Casualty left 'medically and physically' trapped after two vehicle smash
They had to be rescued by the fire service

Fri, 27 May 2022 06:52:46 +0000
Live: Broadway in Chilcompton closed following 'serious' crash overnight
Buses have been cancelled as a result

Fri, 27 May 2022 06:26:55 +0000
Bristol murder investigation continues as two more arrests made
A man died of stab wounds on the way to hospital - five men were arrested on suspicion of murder, with two more detained suspected of helping an offender

Fri, 27 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Frisky couple spotted on Westcountry cliff in clear view of restaurant diners
People were walking the cliff path just feet away from the embracing couple

Fri, 27 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000
BBC Homes Under The Hammer star Martin Roberts announces return with emotional video
Martin, who lives in Bath, has returned to filming after a major health issue

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Talks on future of Nailsea library could see it demolished
'The library in a poor condition, is not compliant with disabilities legislation and is very energy inefficient'

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
New petrol station and bar to open in Somerset village
The new fuel station was approved despite a wave of opposition from villagers

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Hot air balloon pilot explains reason behind sudden emergency landing in Taunton
"Being becalmed is never fun, but it was a fantastic landing in a very tricky situation"

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Somerset village gets rid of its local council - because no one wants to sit on it
The chance of finding new representatives is "extremely remote"

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Pontins probed over Gypsy and Traveller 'discrimination' concerns
It came after a whistleblower revealed it was using an “undesirable guests” list to exclude Gypsies and Travellers

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Priceless warplane destroyed in Somerset crash after skimming over house roof
Military-style helmets saved pilot and passenger from serious injury

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Bruton School for Girls parents 'shocked' and 'concerned' over closure decision, mayor says
The school had joined a foundation in March and there had been 'optimism' about its future - until now

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Taunton hotel to recreate the Queen's historic coronation state banquet for Jubilee celebrations
Fancy dining like a royal?

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:32:43 +0000
Man jailed after stealing keys to 'high-powered' cars and leaving them wrecked
Anthony Rodriguez-Taylor has been jailed for three years and seven months

Thu, 26 May 2022 15:58:23 +0000
Call police if you see missing woman last seen near Weston General Hospital
Joanne, 31, has been missing for 10 days

Thu, 26 May 2022 15:43:24 +0000
Jubilee Bank Holiday weather: Forecasters warn of long weekend washout
Some are even predicting June to be the wettest on record

Thu, 26 May 2022 14:53:33 +0000
Bristol Airport LIVE: Disruption as easyJet cancels flights last-minute - updates
Flight to Paris cancelled causing heartache for football fan hoping to get to Liverpool's huge Champion League final this weekend

Thu, 26 May 2022 14:42:12 +0000
Man who died in two-lorry M5 crash named
The fatal collision happened near Weston-super-Mare on April 29

Thu, 26 May 2022 14:24:21 +0000
DWP: Martin Lewis issues warning to people on legacy benefits 'migrating' to Universal Credit
The DWP 'managed migration' process is due to be completed by the end of 2024

Thu, 26 May 2022 13:37:08 +0000
Amphitheatre planned as part of new boulevard through Firepool regeneration site in Taunton
The new boulevard will link the railway station to the town centre

Thu, 26 May 2022 13:34:10 +0000
Somerset farmer distraught after sheep 'chewed to smithereens' by loose dog
"The road was covered in blood"

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:58:22 +0000
Lifeline proposed for Bath buses amid threat to 'essential' services
Council leader Kevin Guy has called for existing routes to be protected

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:53:19 +0000
Firepool boulevard plans
Firepool boulevard plans

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:24:02 +0000
Helmets saved lives in Yeovilton plane crash after 'priceless' Sea Fury missed home by metres
A new government report into the destruction of a historic Hawker Sea Fury crash has been published

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:17:47 +0000
Hunt for hit and run driver who smashed lorry into house
The lorry hit a house in Banwell but failed to stop say police



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