Local Newspapers
Bath and Somerset News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Bath and Somerset. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Murder probe launched in Bridgwater after man dies
The victim was pronounced dead at an address in Bridgwater, Somerset.
First male Norland nannies Liam Willett and Harry Pratt graduate
The men become the first male students to qualify in the prestigious college's 126-year history.
Eight evacuated from fire at flats in Frome
Fire crews are still at the scene of the fire in Somerset.
Sex slave 'passed around England for a decade'
The men who trafficked her poured petrol on her and threatened to set her alight.
End of life care: How to talk about dying to someone who is dying
People with terminal illnesses share their experiences of talking about death.
Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Avon and Somerset police alliance to end
It was set up to deliver policing more efficiently in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Avon and Somerset.
Somerset County Council: Protesters gather to challenge £14m cuts
The meeting was called by Liberal Democrats asking for answers about planned savings.
Bath proposes a £9 clean air charge in the city centre
The plan is part of the city's effort to meet government air quality targets by 2021.
Paddington station: Passengers face major disruption
A train rips into overhead cables on a test run, stopping services in and out of Paddington.
Giant WW1 poppy memorial unveiled in Wincanton
It includes the names of every British and Commonwealth serviceman and woman lost in the war.
Dog sniffs out newts for Wessex Water
A springer spaniel has been taught to lie down when it detects a newt in a bid to protect them.
European Rugby Champions Cup: Wasps 35-35 Bath
Wasps and Bath score five tries apiece in a thrilling Champions Cup encounter that only lacked a winner.
Yeovil Town Ladies 1-2 Bristol City Women: Lucy Graham brace sends Vixens fifth
Lucy Graham's brace sees Bristol City beat West Country rivals Yeovil Town in the WSL to keep the Lady Glovers bottom.
Yeovil Town 0-0 Tranmere Rovers
Yeovil and Tranmere play out a goalless draw as neither side do enough to secure all three points at Huish Park.
Jerome Kaino: Toulouse back rower given five-week ban for dangerous tackle
Toulouse back rower Jerome Kaino is banned for five weeks for a dangerous tackle on Bath's Jamie Roberts in the Champions Cup.
Yeovil Town Ladies: Gary Dawkins appointed new chairman at WSL club
Yeovil Town Ladies confirm Gary Dawkins will replace Steve Allinson as chairman at the Women's Super League club.
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.
Advertisements
Sponsored Links
National News Headlines
Harrow fire: Woman dies in suspected gas blast
A man, woman and baby are saved from the explosion in London, but another woman dies at the scene.
Red Funnel ferry hits yachts at Cowes harbour
None of the 40 passengers onboard were hurt and the vessel has been refloated.
Ninestiles school to enforce 'silent corridor' rule
Pupils at Ninestiles in Birmingham will be given detention if caught speaking between classes.
'Disgust' after clinical waste found in Swindon street
Several bags containing IV tubes and blood were found beside the wall of a shop.
Stolen church roof '£400k to replace'
The theft of an entire lead roof was described as "one of the worst" by a church architect.
Appeal after boy, 6, killed in crash in Luton
A man is detained by police after the crash in Kirby Drive, Luton.
Two young girls 'sexually assaulted' on Thornaby street
Police say the man got out of a white van and approached the girls, then attacked them.
Man loses part of ear in 'nasty' attack outside Swindon pub
The attack happened in the car park of The Messenger pub on Friday.
Large fire at derelict boathouse in Bristol
Fire crews were called to the building next to Redcliffe Bridge at midday.
Swimmer missing off east coast near Lowestoft
An air, sea and land search is launched for a swimmer who went missing off the east coast.
Oliver's legacy: MPs to debate learning disability petition
A woman whose son died has persuaded MPs to discuss better training in autism and learning disability.
Walthamstow crash: Man dies after not stopping for police
A driver in his 30s dies shortly after failing to stop for police officers in north-east London.
Source: BBC News
