Bath and Somerset News
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Glastonbury resale tickets sell out in 18 minutes
Music fans now have just one more chance to get tickets in the final resale on Sunday.
Man jailed over indecent assault of nine children
Darrin Roach, 57, from Taunton, is jailed after pleading guilty to indecently assaulting nine boys.
Man arrested on suspicion of rape
A 30-year-old man is on bail and police want to speak to two other men to help with their enquiries.
Homeless charity worried for clients' futures
The charity, which supports people with complex needs, says cuts are putting its future at risk.
Man dies after crash along busy route
Avon and Somerset Police said the crash happened on the A361 East Cranmore on Wednesday evening.
NHS weight management service offered to under fours
Severely obese pre-schoolers in Somerset are among the first to receive NHS weight management help.
Closure-threatened care homes are saved
The care homes in Frome and Chard will be managed by a new operator.
Everything you need to know about Glastonbury resale
The first Glastonbury Festival 2024 resale will be taking place later.
Man jailed after shining laser at passenger plane
Andrew Wilson "recklessly endangered lives" when he directed a laser at the plane, a court hears.
Prehistoric sea reptile 'twice as long as bus'
Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever.
Footage shows laser being shone at plane
A Somerset man is jailed for four months for endangering the passenger plane as it came in to land.
Would you pay £40 for fish and chips in Weston?
A couple from Weston-Super-Mare said they had to fork out almost £40 for two portions
Pontins: Rundown & Ruined?
The serious state of disrepair at three Pontins Holiday Parks exposed.
Holiday trade hit by 'horrendous weather'
Campsites and outdoor attractions say the wet and windy Easter break hit their bookings.
Duchess visits schoolchildren at food learning event
The event was set up to help show schoolchildren where their food comes from.
How can police make women feel safer when walking?
Officers want to hear from women about the safety fears they have when they are out in public.
ECB names counties to host women's teams from 2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board announces the eight counties that will host professional women's teams as part of a major restructure of the domestic game from 2025.
Nearly half of NHS workers looking to move jobs
The University of Bath study claims half of NHS staff are showing signs of burnout.
Hundreds at beleagured council express interest in redundancy
Almost 400 staff members put their name forward, but some roles were excluded from the process.
Everything you need to know about the Avon and Somerset PCC election
Members of the public will be able to elect a candidate when polling open on 2 May.
Voters consider new constituencies
Some voters in Burnham-on-Sea say they were not aware how boundary changes would affect the town.
Record numbers running out of cash every month
Debt advisors see more people than ever whose household costs are bigger than their income.
Everything we know about Somerset Council's cuts
Somerset Council votes through major cuts to many services after declaring a financial emergency.
Town council increases tax as it takes on services
The authority says the "modest" increase will save jobs and ensure services keep running.
Council 'disappointed' as tax rise proposals are rejected
The authority had asked for permission to go above a 5% cap to help with a "financial emergency".
Why your council tax could be about to go up by 10%
The council?s trying to plug a £100m deficit by cutting services and raising council tax.
I thought I wasn't going to play again - Umeed
Somerset and Scotland batter Andy Umeed tells BBC Sport about his return to county cricket.
Bath sign Newcastle back-row Pepper until 2027
Bath sign back-row Guy Pepper from Newcastle Falcons for the 2024-25 season on a three-year deal.
ECB names counties to host women's teams from 2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board announces the eight counties that will host professional women's teams as part of a major restructure of the domestic game from 2025.
Bath sign Leicester prop Van Wyk on two-year deal
Bath sign prop Francois van Wyk on a two-year deal from Leicester Tigers from the 2024-25 campaign.
Russell and Redpath suffer 'significant' injuries
Scotland duo Finn Russell and Cameron Redpath face lay-offs after sustaining what Bath describe as "significant" injuries.
Bath sign Newcastle back-row Pepper until 2027
Bath sign back-row Guy Pepper from Newcastle Falcons for the 2024-25 season on a three-year deal.
Bath sign Leicester prop Van Wyk on two-year deal
Bath sign prop Francois van Wyk on a two-year deal from Leicester Tigers from the 2024-25 campaign.
Russell and Redpath suffer 'significant' injuries
Scotland duo Finn Russell and Cameron Redpath face lay-offs after sustaining what Bath describe as "significant" injuries.
Bath sign Leinster lock Molony on three-year deal
Bath sign Leinster lock Ross Molony on a three-year contract from the 2024-25 season.
Gold vexed by Joseph's Bath link
Bath coach Gary Gold berates "irresponsible" reports linking London Irish's Jonathan Joseph with a move to the Rec.
Somerset support Rehman's return
Coach Andy Hurry says Somerset had no qualms in bringing Pakistan's Abdur Rehman back to Taunton despite his drugs ban.
Trego signs new Somerset contract
All-rounder Peter Trego signs a new three-year deal with Somerset after an impressive year with ball and bat.
Rehman to make Somerset return
Somerset announce Pakistan Test bowler Abdur Rehman is to return to Taunton for the latter part of the 2013 campaign.
Big Buck's likely to miss season
Racehorses Big Buck's and Al Ferof likely to miss rest of season after "problem" discovered by trainer Paul Nicholls.
England bring in Buttler & Woakes
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.
Review board 'sorry' for failing Andrew Malkinson
Mr Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for rape before being exonerated by DNA testing.
Hitman had 'inside knowledge' in 1981 murder
Allen and Margaret Morgan made unexplained cash withdrawals before his wife was killed, court told.
Council refuses Russell Brand's pub conversion plan
Russell Brand's bid to transform The Crown Inn in Pishill has been rejected.
Boys aged 11 and 12 sentenced for killing animals
The boys caused £10,000 worth of damage during a break-in at a west London environmental college.
Grandmother dies after 'do not resuscitate' error
The family of a gran who died in a 'do not resuscitate' error want staff to take extra time to check.
KFC car ram gang jailed over machete murder
Three men are sentenced for killing the father after ramming his son's car at a KFC restaurant.
Cliff fall dog found safe after 50-hour search
Truffle was found after two volunteers descended the cliff in Filey on ropes and followed paw prints.
Man, 64, jailed for hoax terror threats
Gary Preston sent white powder and threatening letters to schools, a hotel and a shopping centre.
Baggage handlers fined over Heathrow crush death
A worker was killed when a scissor lift carrying containers collapsed on him at Heathrow Airport.
Teen attacked sleeping pupils with hammer - court
Two students and a staff member were seriously injured in the attack at a private school in Devon.
Mum of nursery death baby 'assured child was safe'
A mum tells a court she was assured her baby was safe at the nursery where the nine-month-old died.
US fighter jet 'regrettably' causes sonic boom
Residents heard "a thumping bang" following a training exercise over Lincolnshire.