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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Somerset carer fears torture over Zimbabwe deportation
After 12 years in the UK, live-in carer Siphiwe Moyo fears persecution if she returns to Zimbabwe.
Pontins Brean Sands roof collapse 'like bomb going off'
About 100 people were waiting for a game of bingo when the entertainment hall ceiling collapsed.
Zebras: Why do they have stripes?
Have you ever wondered why a zebra has stripes? Well, scientists at Bristol University think they may have found the answer.
Somerset child abuse image man sentenced
Andrew Hack was found with 1,500 pictures of teenage girls in sexual poses when police raided his home.
Pontins Brean Sands: Ceiling collapse injures 18
Six people are taken to hospital after ducting collapses in the roof of a bar, the fire service says.
Plans for new Bath City football stadium revealed
Bath City's scheme also includes student housing, a community hub, a gym and an all-weather pitch.
Lecturer's widow hits out at Cardiff University workload
Dr Malcolm Anderson killed himself after complaining about mounting pressure at work.
Somerset and Bath approve council tax rises
Council tax in Bath and Somerset will go up by around £50 for the average household.
Green Party MEPs arrested in Belgium nuclear weapons protest
The group scaled the wall of the Kleine Brogel air base in Belgium to protest against nuclear weapons.
Kim Allison, 64, guilty of stalking victim for third time
An "obsessed" former Royal Navy helicopter pilot is found guilty of stalking his ex-partner for a third time.
Railway station may return to Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet's nearest mainline station is Castle Cary, more than seven miles away.
Staff sickness at Avon Fire second highest in country
A total of 1,738 days were lost to illness at Avon Fire and Rescue last year, nearly triple the year before.
RAF Tornado flypast marks active service retirement
Though no longer to be used in active service, the Tornado jets will help with RAF training.
Suicide rate for vets four times national average
A charity is aiming to help those who are struggling, by providing a free and confidential support system.
WW2 wreckage found by grandson on Norwegian mountainside
Royal Navy pilot Phil Richardson found the wreckage of his grandfather Ron's WW2 plane in Norway.
Secondary tables - poor pupils behind for next 70 years
League tables go live and the BBC reveals how long it could take for poorer pupils to do as well as the rest.
Arsenal Women 3-0 Yeovil Town Ladies: Kim Little & Beth Mead help Gunners to win
Kim Little scores twice as Women's Super League title hopefuls Arsenal battle past bottom side Yeovil Town.
Yeovil Town: American investor Rob Couhig to take control
American investor Rob Couhig will take over League Two strugglers Yeovil Town next month.
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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Sheffield bomber crash: Fly-past on 75th anniversary
The Remember The Ten fly-past in Sheffield was organised after a BBC presenter's chance meeting in a park.
Ian Austin quits Labour blaming Jeremy Corbyn's leadership
Dudley North MP attacks party for failing to tackle anti-Semitism but has no plans to join Independent Group.
Bollard cover knitter determined to keep knitting despite vandals
A woman who knits covers for bollards outside her house vows a vandalised Marge Simpson will return.
East of England Ambulance Service 'destroyed health' says sacked worker
An ambulance worker who won an unfair dismissal case recorded a boss talking about "pummelling" him.
Alfie Lamb: Car death accused mum guilty of cruelty
Three-year-old Alfie Lamb collapsed and died after a car journey with his mum and her partner.
Shamima Begum: IS teenager's family challenge citizenship move
In a letter to the home secretary, they say that - as her family - they "cannot simply abandon her".
Abdul Deghayes death: Man charged with murder of Syria pair's brother
Abdul Deghayes was found stabbed in a car in Brighton following a collision in Brighton on Saturday.
Four jailed over stolen lorry death crash
Jacqueline Wileman was run over and killed by a stolen lorry which then ploughed into a house.
Sex assault victim 'let down' by PIP assessment
A woman left doubly incontinent by sex assault loses disability benefit after PIP assessment.
Man scaled Severn Bridge to take drone pictures
Alexandru Scutaru told a court he had travelled to the Severn Bridge to take photographs and video.
Driver 'uploaded 170mph speeding to Facebook'
Police said the driver posted the video on Facebook, which was later picked up by officers.
Holly Burke death: Man jailed over police chase PCSO death
Holly Burke was off duty when her car was struck by a vehicle involved in a police pursuit.
Source: BBC News
