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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Samuel Coleridge: Fans of romantic poet sought as guides
The National Trust is looking for new volunteers to help visitors to the poet's former home.
Grayson Perry on his new exhibition and being an 'outsider'
The celebrated artist has put together a new exhibition of some of his earliest works.
Weston level-crossing death: Friends of teenager want safety improved
Teenager Evie Wright was killed by a train in Weston on her way home from school in 2018.
Court closures 'stressing out' victims and witnesses, report says
Barristers say "chaotic scenes" are being played out across the country because of the closures.
South Western Railway guards vote for more strikes
Services were disrupted for 27 days last month in a dispute over the future role of guards.
Taunton's £6m flood defence plans approved
The two projects for Taunton are the first part of a 30-year plan to tackle flooding in the town.
Ichthyosaur fossil found by dogs to go to Somerset museum
Conservation work is under way on the find to determine whether it is a new species of ichthyosaur.
Bleadon abandoned dog found in 'horrendous condition'
The RSPCA hopes to trace the owner of Marley, who was unable to move due to his severely matted coat.
Cyclist killed in crash with bus near Hinkley Point
The man, in his 50s, received treatment at the scene near Bridgwater but died shortly afterwards.
South Western Railway warned it could be placed in public hands
The government reveals South Western Railway's franchise is "not sustainable in the long term".
Missing WWI memorial stone laid by Harry Patch returned
The World War One memorial laid by "Britain's Last Tommy" Harry Patch went missing in 2018.
Fossil find: Ichthyosaur may be named after dogs that found it
Jon Gopsill and dogs Poppy and Sam found the 190 million year old ichthyosaur on a Somerset beach.
'Huge number' of feral cats neutered in Somerset
Volunteers in Taunton and Wellington trapped and neutered 109 feral cats and kittens in 2019.
Snowshoe artist Simon Beck's vast snow art in Colorado
Simon Beck battled high winds and "very light" snow in Colorado to create eight intricate drawings.
Children's book inspired by Somerset's 1607 killer wave
About 2,000 people are thought to have died in the catastrophic flooding in Somerset in 1607.
Sports Direct worker 'shaken' after PC basketball spat
Charlotte Cox says the incident has changed the way she sees male police officers.
Premiership: Bath 13-10 Leicester Tigers - Tom Homer's two tries earn home win
Tom Homer scores both of Bath's tries as they edge past Leicester Tigers in a low-scoring Premiership encounter.
Woking 1-0 Yeovil Town
Woking move to within touching distance of the National League play-off places with victory over Yeovil.
Six Nations 2020: England call up eight uncapped players
England head coach Eddie Jones names eight uncapped players in his 34-man squad for the Six Nations.
Ulster 22-15 Bath: Ulster reach Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals
Ulster clinch a quarter-final spot in the Heineken Champions Cup with a 22-15 win over Bath at Kingspan Stadium.
Yeovil Town 2-2 Hartlepool United
Yeovil have to settle for a draw against Hartlepool after Rhys Murphy is sent off following an off-the-ball incident.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
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.
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Jordan Sinnott: Murder inquiry after Matlock Town footballer dies on night out
Matlock Town's Jordan Sinnott suffered life-threatening head injuries in an attack in Retford.
Father and 10-year-old daughter die in Hull house blaze
An investigation begins into what caused the blaze at a house on the outskirts of Hull.
Distracted pilot left towbar on Southend Airport runway
A plane carrying 35 passengers ran over the Cessna towbar when it landed at Southend Airport.
Man charged with attempted murder after Burnley stabbing
The victim is in his 20s and is recovering from stabs to his back and neck, Lancashire Police say.
Woodhouse: Man and woman injured in city shooting
Police patrols are being increased after a man and a woman were shot in Leeds.
'Postnatal depression doesn't only affect mums'
Viren Swami struggled after his son was born and wants all new dads to have a mental health check.
Beatles, Rolling Stones and more album covers as pottery
Sculptor Simon Buckmaster celebrates the golden age of the album cover in clay.
Dead newborn baby found in Portsmouth street
Police appeal for the mother to contact them after the baby's remains are found in Portsmouth.
Norwich NDR bat bridges 'are not working'
Ecologists say disturbance from a £205m road in Norwich may have driven the bats away.
Harry Dunn suspect 'needs to return' - PM tells Trump
Anne Sacoolas left for the US claiming diplomatic immunity after the crash that killed Harry Dunn.
Grenfell Tower inquiry member Benita Mehra resigns
Benita Mehra quit after being linked to the charitable arm of a firm which supplied the block's cladding.
Man charged with Crawley Down double murder
Sandy Seagrave, 76, and Amy Appleton, 32, were found dead outside a house in Sussex on 22 December.
Source: BBC News
