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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Bath weir death: Two men pulled from river pronounced dead
The young men, part of a group intent on "enjoying the nice weather", were found in the River Avon.
Friends rescue bride's cancelled wedding
The woman had lost £2,000 after her chosen venue went into administration.
Coronavirus: Weston hospital 'to be shut for at least a week'
Weston General Hospital stopped taking new patients because of a high number of coronavirus cases.
Somerset's special education beset by 'culture of blame'
Ofsted inspectors also say that in Somerset too many Send pupils are excluded and get poor results.
Somerset County Hall: Disused office space to be rented out
"New partner" could move in to council base by end of year if negotiations are successful.
Wings over Scotland blogger loses Kezia Dugdale 'homophobic tweet' appeal
Stuart Campbell is told criticism of his tweets by former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale were "fair comment".
Glastonbury: BBC to air classic sets in festival's absence
The corporation will air historic sets after the festival was cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Domestic abuse website visits up 10-fold, charity says
Refuge says the lockdown can aggravate abusive behaviour as website traffic surged in a fortnight.
Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules?
Guidelines to social contact are starting to change across the UK.
How to keep safe while shopping in a coronavirus pandemic
From one way systems to not touching everything on the shelves - shopping will look very different.
Find out which masks offer the most protection and why
You may have heard the term N95 but what does it mean and why are some masks rated higher than others?
Coronavirus UK map: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?
Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.
Coronavirus: How will contact tracing work in England?
Millions in the UK will soon be asked to monitor who they have been near to combat coronavirus.
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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Long Eaton primary school fire 'was accidental'
Staff at Harrington Junior School say they are "devastated" the building could not be saved.
Lullingstone Castle: Man dies following disturbance near lake
Kent Police say the man may have been involved in a row with two boys or teenagers.
Coronavirus: Stewards to marshal Richmond Falls
The measures are being enforced after 100 people gathered at Richmond Falls.
Coronavirus: Safety warning issued after beach and river deaths
Hot weather and lockdown easing could tempt people into water and out of their depth, experts warn.
Golfer 'sworn at' and told to get off Norfolk train by driver
A golfer says he was sworn at and asked to get off a train for not being a key worker.
Coronavirus: Pilot flew to Anglesey 'to go to the beach'
Airfield staff thought the pilot made an emergency landing but he came to enjoy the coast, a report says.
Dead 40ft whale washes up on Clacton beach
Police are urging people to stay away while they work out how to move the carcass.
Louise Smith death: Man in court on murder charge
Shane Mays is accused of killing Louise Smith, 16, who was found dead in a Hampshire woodland.
'Brutal' attacker drove at man in Manchester petrol station
Aqeel Ahmed is sentenced to four years for the "brutal" and "unrelenting" attack on a stranger.
NHS Seacole: Covid-19 rehab centre takes first patients
Covid-19 survivors can require heart, lung and muscle therapy, or psychological and social care.
Singing teenager reaches target on final clap
Josh Morton has been serenading his Bristol neighbours for 10 weeks ahead of the Clap for Our Carers.
Wrecked WW2 aircraft discovered on Cleethorpes beach
The aircraft is believed to have crashed in 1944 soon after taking off from a nearby RAF base.
Source: BBC News
