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Bath
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Bristol Bears 36-14 Bath Rugby LIVE: Highlights and reaction from derby clash
Sport
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff
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Dramatic fire breaks out at Bath beer garden
Bath
Punters were evacuated
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Woman's bravery puts sickening child rapist behind bars
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'I thought I was going to die and that I might not survive'
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Martin Clunes slams 'hippie' neighbours who say they're travellers
FashionThe actor has been embroiled in a long-running battle with New Age Travellers
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The beautiful Spanish island with £23 flights from Bristol and 22C spring sunshine
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The island boasts warm weather and beautiful beaches
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'I went to seaside town's indoor market and was the only customer'
Weston-super-mare
At first glance it was barren and lonely - but Weston Indoor Market just goes to show that first impressions can be deceiving...
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Sainsbury's trials new service letting customers leave store without using checkouts
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The supermarket chain is testing out a new way for customers to pay which could revolutionise the shopping experience.
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Stunning seaside cafe will now be offering something extra
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The Boat on the Bay wants to allow the sale of alcohol.
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The world’s fastest chopper is racing into Somerset this month
Clevedon
From high-speed dragsters to the world’s fastest helicopter
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‘Running over a cattle grid was a big mistake’ - How a pharmacy helped woman
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Bath Half MarathonBath Half Marathon in pictures as 11,000 cross finish lineIt attracted runners from all walks of life
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Threatened tree by rugby stadium 'could be Bath’s own Sycamore Gap'
Bath
Green Party councillors are warning that Bath Rugby’s plans to build a stadium in the city centre will threaten a beloved veteran tree nearby
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Teacher jailed for 'brutal and frenzied' knife attack on colleague
Bath
Matthew Jones could not accept his relationship with Emma Kirk was over
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Neighbour from hell evicted from home after years of noise and chaos
Avon and Somerset Police
It was a hive of criminality and made residents' lives miserable
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New law means water execs can now be jailed for sewage cover-ups
Weston-super-mare
New powers mean water bosses could face jail for sewage cover-ups, in a landmark law hailed as justice for Weston’s beaches and waterways
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Tourist tax ideas rejected as visitors are "lifeblood" of stunning UK city
Bath
Bath gets flooded with tourists every year - and a tourist tax could raise a little extra for the city - but our readers aren't fans of any plans
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Crash near M5 sparked heavy traffic
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Drivers were stuck in queues
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Glastonbury FestivalGlastonbury 2025 line-up announced with every artist playing listed
Here's the full list of acts playing - and on which day
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Crease-proof summer dress that's 'perfect for travelling in' and 'hangs beautifully'
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Lindt launches Dubai chocolate sharing box and fans can save 63% on 'heavenly' treat
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Lindt has expanded its Dubai chocolate-inspired treats with a new £14 box of pralines - but shoppers have spotted how to get a chunky discount on the entire range
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Former Shoe Zone store in town centre has been transformed
Taunton
Taunton town centre a new art gallery
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Boar fights, witch's potions, and 72 varieties of cheese among things we found at Bath's Spring Fayre
Things to do in Bath
We met the traders selling unique products
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Oklahoma! will send you home singing and smiling

Somerset Live

'Proposed Bath LTN traffic plans are just sheer lunacy'

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I tried the LUSH Spa and it was much more than just a massage

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Mystical UK town divided over bid for coveted unique title

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Tesco shoppers told 'do not eat' product due to serious contamination alert
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The Food Standards Agency has put out an urgent warning telling people it could be infected with listeria
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Somerset outdoor water attraction in seaside town set to be transformed
Weston-super-mare
Plans reveal extensive improvement works at the site
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'I got an AirTag for the cheapest ever price by stacking a deal most don't know about'
Apple
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Somerset LEGO lovers can get the ultimate brick fix
Weston-super-mare
Weston-super-Mare will be transformed into a haven for LEGO enthusiasts
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Review: I tried out the M-Cube 02 Anti-Gravity Laser Level - and it has changed the way I look at DIY
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It seems the world of DIY is being taken over by gadgets, if this device from Hozo is anything to go by
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Historic watermill turning heads after major restoration
Minehead
Dunster’s historic watermill is opening its long-hidden grain floor
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Glastonbury FestivalGlastonbury Festival 2025 line-up confirmed with The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo to headlineIt's the news all fans have been waiting for
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M5 link road closure 'will cause summer of traffic chaos' warning
Wellington
Junction 26 of the M5 will be shut for three months
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Results from the latest huge Boots health survey are in
Healthy Lifestyle
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Met Office thunderstorm threat as weather set to turn
Weather
“Forecasting exactly where thunderstorms will form at this range is fraught with uncertainty"
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Martin Clunes slams 'hippie' neighbours who say they're travellers
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The actor has been embroiled in a long-running battle with New Age Travellers
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Somerset school evacuated after bomb threat
Frome
A malicious hoax call was made to police
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Somerset paedophile jailed after live-streaming child sexual abuse from the Philippines
Somerset News
Darren Ashton, 52, was sentenced to four years behind bars
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SomersetSomerset Carnivals 2024 all the winners as County Champions crowned
All the winners from the 2024 Carnivals have been announced
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Drug dealer stored £700k of cocaine inside Keynsham home
Keynsham
Two carrier bags of cocaine were found at the property
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Shop closed down for selling illegal vapes and tobacco
Keynsham
Sniffer dogs found 1,000 illegal vapes and more than 300 illegal tobacco products
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'I miss everything about him' - mum of murdered teenager wakes every day 'still in shock'
Local News
Mikey Roynon was just 16 when he was killed
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Dangerous rapist who destroyed two women's lives locked up
Crewkerne
William Chalkley has been jailed for 24 years
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Somerset News

ClevedonThe world’s fastest chopper is racing into Somerset this month
From high-speed dragsters to the world’s fastest helicopter
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New law means water execs can now be jailed for sewage cover-ups
Weston-super-mare
New powers mean water bosses could face jail for sewage cover-ups, in a landmark law hailed as justice for Weston’s beaches and waterways
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Woman's bravery puts sickening child rapist behind bars
Somerset News
'I thought I was going to die and that I might not survive'
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Dramatic fire breaks out at Bath beer garden
Bath
Punters were evacuated
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Crash near M5 sparked heavy traffic
Traffic & Travel
Drivers were stuck in queues
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Bath Rugby

BathThreatened tree by rugby stadium 'could be Bath’s own Sycamore Gap'
Green Party councillors are warning that Bath Rugby’s plans to build a stadium in the city centre will threaten a beloved veteran tree nearby
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Plan ahead warning on trains with thousands affected by Big Day Out
Bath Rugby
A warning has been issued that reservations will be required on all trains heading to Cardiff from Bath and Bristol on Saturday as Great Western Railway will run a heavily amended service.
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Johann van Graan opens up on Bath Rugby's selection decisions ahead of facing Bristol Bears
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby will take on Bristol Bears on Saturday in Round 16 of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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Bath Rugby player ratings from Edinburgh win - 'A world class Test match animal'
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Edinburgh 39-24 at the Hive Stadium on Saturday in the semi-final of the 2024/25 EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final
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‘It was like a Test match’ - Johann van Graan celebrates Bath Rugby’s semi-final success at Edinburgh 
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Edinburgh Rugby 39-24 in the semi-final of the 2024/25 EPCR Challenge Cup
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UK & World News

UK & World NewsTravellers coming back to UK fined if bring 5 items 'even bought at duty free'
New laws after a disease outbreak means people coming from hotspots including Spain, France, Italy and Greece face possible £5,000 penalties
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Jet2 update as Brit tourists 'ask if it's safe to visit Spain' amid 'go home' protests
UK & World News
The boss of Jet2 has warned that a "big issue" for the travel industry is that people are concerned about anti-tourism protests in Spain, asking if it is safe to visit the country
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Portugal warns millions of Brits over 'illegal' device
UK & World News
Tourists could be slapped with a £21,000 fine
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Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa among stars urging PM to protect creative industry amid AI fears
UK & World News
Creatives say their work 'must not be sacrificed to the interests of a handful of US tech companies'
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I thought neck 'cyst' was going to land me in episode of Dr Pimple Popper - but it was cancer
UK & World News
Stuart Smith was on holiday in Cornwall with his wife Lauren Smith when she noticed a lump on the left side of his neck
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EntertainmentStunning seaside cafe will now be offering something extraThe Boat on the Bay wants to allow the sale of alcohol.
The world’s fastest chopper is racing into Somerset this month
Clevedon
From high-speed dragsters to the world’s fastest helicopter
New law means water execs can now be jailed for sewage cover-ups
Weston-super-mare
New powers mean water bosses could face jail for sewage cover-ups, in a landmark law hailed as justice for Weston’s beaches and waterways
Somerset's best pubs and bars with beer gardens to soak up the sun
Pubs
Let us know your favourites
Historic building in Bath to be converted to a Wetherspoons
Bath
It will be the city's second Wetherspoons
BathDramatic fire breaks out at Bath beer garden Punters were evacuated
Historic building in Bath to be converted to a Wetherspoons
Bath
It will be the city's second Wetherspoons
Crash near M5 sparked heavy traffic
Traffic & Travel
Drivers were stuck in queues
Mary Berry says never use certain kind of butter to make a cake - and it's crucial
The Great British Bake Off
Mary Berry is a national treasure and baking icon, so when the 90-year-old shares advice, we listen. The former Great British Bake Off judge has shared a top tip for bakers
'I went to seaside town's indoor market and was the only customer'
Weston-super-mare
At first glance it was barren and lonely - but Weston Indoor Market just goes to show that first impressions can be deceiving...
EntertainmentStunning seaside cafe will now be offering something extraThe Boat on the Bay wants to allow the sale of alcohol.
The world’s fastest chopper is racing into Somerset this month
Clevedon
From high-speed dragsters to the world’s fastest helicopter
New law means water execs can now be jailed for sewage cover-ups
Weston-super-mare
New powers mean water bosses could face jail for sewage cover-ups, in a landmark law hailed as justice for Weston’s beaches and waterways
Somerset's best pubs and bars with beer gardens to soak up the sun
Pubs
Let us know your favourites
Historic building in Bath to be converted to a Wetherspoons
Bath
It will be the city's second Wetherspoons