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Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:14:08 +0000
Family's tribute to 'beloved' man who died in crash with a lorry near Bath
He will be "dearly missed by all who knew him"

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:26:30 +0000
UK weather: Hail and heavy rain to batter Somerset amid yellow thunderstorm warning
The heatwave is going to end with a bang

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Bus fares in Weston-super-Mare to rise - as cost of living skyrockets
Bus passengers will now pay more for their journeys

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Decision on alternative plans to regenerate Saxonvale site in Frome town centre due in mid-August
It's been nine months since the plans were first put forward

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Plans for 40 homes near Somerset school could be approved by Christmas as appeal lodged
The plans were originally turned down in April 2021

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Jaw-dropping moment lightning strikes scaffolding as South West heatwave comes to abrupt end
Several of the scaffolders are seen ducking away from the lightning

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
'Black and smelly' water pollution found at South West beach
Swimming has been banned as the Environment Agency investigates

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Locals unhappy as town's Pride event cancelled at last minute
It was due to be the town's inaugural Pride

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Work needed to stabilise Exmoor cliffs to protect residents and South West Coast Path visitors
The South West Coast Path attracts thousands of visitors every year

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Landmark Newark Works warehouse in Bath transformed in £5m renovation
It will open its doors in October

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Plans for 260 homes approved for site in Bridgwater
Developer Countryside Properties said the decision was an "exciting step forward" as it looks to expand its South West footprint

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Locals urged to have their say on proposed change to how Hinkley Point C stores radioactive waste
The Environment Agency has launched a four-week public consultation

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:34:03 +0000
Somerset building firm ordered to pay thousands of pounds after failing to provide proper waste removal paperwork
He appeared before Taunton magistrates on July 13

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:02:19 +0000
A303 traffic live: Road closed due to 'serious' field fire near Amesbury - updates
Smoke is blowing across the road

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:33:19 +0000
Johann van Graan arrives at Bath Rugby with ‘big dreams to stir the blood’ 
The new head of rugby at Bath gives his first interview since taking the reins at the club

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:59:31 +0000
BathLive Business Awards 2022 entry deadline extended
The awards are open to businesses of all sizes and across all industries - and are free to enter

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:47:42 +0000
Candlelight concert coming to historic coastal Somerset landmark
Audiences will be able to enjoy an evening of classical music looking out to sea

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:44:28 +0000
Court date set to evict travellers from Weston-super-Mare seafront
Travellers are back on the seaside resort's Beach Lawns

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:22:58 +0000
Yeovil Refresh: Redevelopment work to begin 'imminently' at three busy town centre sites
Improvement work will start soon

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:02:54 +0000
Water quality tests revealed for Weston-super-Mare Marine Lake
And the news is good

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:57:43 +0000
Met Office issues yellow weather warning as thunderstorms set to strike Somerset
The heatwave is about to end with a bang

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:44:53 +0000
Visitor slams Taunton bingo venue with 'sticky dirty tables' in Tripadvisor review
No punches were pulled in this review

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:27:17 +0000
The beaches in Somerset with the best and worst water quality for swimming
The water quality ratings range from excellent to poor on Somerset beaches

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:15:23 +0000
RSPCA warning to dog owners as video shows pavement reaching a shocking 60C
The charity released a video showing how quickly the temperature of pavements can rise

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Bath Rugby's 2022/23 Premiership Rugby Cup opponents and fixtures confirmed
Bath have once again been put in a pool with Bristol Bears, Gloucester, Worcester Warriors and Exeter Chiefs



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