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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Charities struggling amid influx of older dogs
One adopter said he has "foregone cakes and biscuits" to afford costs - but his pet is "worth it".
Winter fuel cash charity sees drop in donations
The 'Surviving Winter' appeal relies on people donating their unwanted winter fuel payments
Cooler temperatures has a ripple effect on tourism
The weather has affected visitor numbers in Somerset, the tourism industry said.
Woman died after being hit by rugby ball - inquest
Jennifer Selwood died because of "poor supervision and spectator safety management," inquest found.
Council 'failed' in care of alcoholic man
Recommendations have been made following the death of a man with a long history of self-neglect.
Arrest after teenager dies in crash on A-road
An 18-year-old motorcyclist has died in a crash on the A370 near Weston-super-Mare.
Campaigners relieved after U-turn on salt marsh
EDF wanted to mitigate any potential risks to wildlife by developing a salt marsh near Hinkley Point C.
Ex-soldier walking 250 miles for veterans world cup
Jonathan Farrelly is on a 250-mile walk to raise money for a veterans football tournament.
'Radical action' as council faces financial 'emergency'
Council leaders warned their decisions "will be unpopular and people will be angry".
Hospice 'held family together' after baby sons die a year apart
Claire and Rob Gaskarth have spoken of their gratitude after losing two baby sons within a year to the same genetic disorder.
Man injured after driver crashes into house
The driver is left with minor injuries after crashing their car into a house on the A371.
Teenage driver seriously injured in A362 crash
Police said the crash happened on the A362 between Longleat Roundabout and Frome on Tuesday.
How an Ethiopian emperor ended up living in Bath
Emperor Haile Selassie fled to Bath in 1936, where he became "engrained" in the local community.
Swim initiative helps refugees overcome sea trauma
The swimming lessons teach critical water survival skills to refugees.
MP demands school rebuild after safety concerns
Haygrove School pupils have been learning in temporary classrooms since the building was closed.
People 'worried' about cuts to winter fuel payment
As parliament withdraws winter fuel payments, people in the south west are concerned.
Study asks why some ethnic groups use parks less
The project aims to discover what would need to change to make green spaces accessible for all.
The West Country's wild blueberry
Helen and Shaun Buller run a café dedicated to the berry in Porlock.
The 11 foot python in the garage
Paul in North Somerset is the owner of a reticulated python called Trev.
The ?inadequate? Somerset maternity units
The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust answers to personal accounts and poor CQC ratings.
Yeovil?s Leonardo Helicopters could land a £1bn deal
They're the only company left in the running for the major new government contract.
Secret Somerset
It?s said Stuckey?s banknotes had a circulation second only to the Bank of England.
Vaughan takes six wickets before Surrey fight back
Teenager Archie Vaughan takes 6-102 for Somerset but Surrey hit back to reduce them to 194-9 in the Championship game at Taunton, a lead of 190.
Restructure will give women 'real platform' - Luff
Western Storm captain Sophie Luff says the restructure of the women's domestic game for 2025 gives a "real platform" to the sport.
Championship clubs' exclusion from cup 'appalling'
Chinnor and Cambridge call their omission from the Premiership Rugby Cup "unfair".
Wales & Bath wing Grace has surgery on hamstring
Wales and Bath winger Regan Grace has surgery on a hamstring injury picked up while making his international debut.
Saints begin 2024-25 Premiership season at Bath
Premiership champions Northampton will open the 2024-25 campaign away to Bath on 20 September in a repeat of last season's final.
Cardiff sign lock McNally from Bath
Cardiff sign second row Josh McNally, a sergeant in the RAF, from English Premiership club Bath.
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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Man who killed ex to be released after appeal denied
Tom Sisley says his family is angry and fearful over the decision to release his sister's killer.
'Our son's killer should have been caught by now'
Takayo Nembhard's parents say they stand in solidarity with other victims of violence at the Notting Hill Carnival.
Knife wholesaler surrenders 35,000 'zombie' blades
The company, some of whose knives have been used in fatal attacks, will receive £10 per knife.
Girl, 6, who died in house fire named
A 14-year-old who was arrested on suspicion of arson has been released on bail.
Woman 'no longer a suspect' in funeral home probe
A man, 46, and a woman, 54, who were arrested in connection with the investigation, remain on bail.
Pet tortoise walked on beach has shell-ebrity status
Mr Miyagi has become well known after being regularly spotted on beach walks with owner Jackie Leek.
Man guilty of murder after cyclist death
Shazeb Khalid, of no fixed abode, is found guilty of the murder of Vignesh Pattabi Raman in Reading.
Prescription drug's misuse 'ravaging' city's homeless
Homeless people in Manchester remember the friends they have lost to overdoses and appeal for help.
Bus drivers accused of 'ignoring' students at stop
Stagecoach is accused of driving past passengers on one route, making students late for placements.
Man developed flesh-eating disease after 'bite'
Nigel Hunt believes he was bitten on his stomach while in bed at home before a flight to Egypt.
Footie fans divided over club's £35 scented candles
Some fans say the club has to "diversify" while others "can't quite see the point" in the new items.
Memorials to be put up at mass graves in cemeteries
The decision by Oldham Council comes after the discovery of a mass unmarked grave in Royton.
Source: BBC News
