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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Autistic woman died after choking care plan ignored
Helen Burnell choked on a sandwich after staff failed to follow her care plan, a review finds.
Local service station opposes Welcome Break plans
Staff at the independent station "feel threatened" by plans to build a Welcome Break next door.
Home for autistic adults to close after 50 years
Somerset Court, set up by parents in the 1970s, is being sold by the National Autistic Society.
'Burst water main' and 'stolen statues'
A look at the stories which are trending across the West of England on 24 June.
'I'd never heard of the Glastonbury Festival'
Villagers living near the Glastonbury Festival describe their experiences of moving to the area.
How can I travel to Glastonbury Festival?
About 200,000 people are expected to travel to Worthy Farm in Somerset this week.
'Why can't we be paid for the work we've done?'
One contractor said not getting paid for work had a "catastrophic" impact on his business.
Google's SafeSearch negatively impacts Bath company
The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open up the UK search market.
Farmer fined £40,000 after mudslide pollutes river
The potato and silt mudslide polluted a nearby watercourse and shut a major Somerset road.
Pentagon funding for firm's new unmanned helicopter
Certo Aerospace hopes the aircraft will be used by the US and UK militaries in the next few years.
Man cycles to Glastonbury Festival ? from Spain
Thousands have been following the bikepacking adventures of Oli White, 25, on social media.
Scheme to help young people out of unemployment
The scheme is aiming to reach 500 young people across the West of England in its first year.
'UK should not ignore tidal lagoon recommendations'
The project on the Severn Estuary would cost up to £10 billion.
New service station planned for busy A-road
The new food, drink and rest faciities could provide up to 90 jobs for local people.
Man's return to shop saves it from closure 50 years on
Alan Sheppard worked in the shop as a child in the 1960s, before becoming an engineer.
Man in his 20s dies after two-vehicle collision
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following the crash on Friday night.
Where's best to pitch a tent at Glastonbury Festival
With a variety of campsites, there is a spot that caters for everybody.
On The Front Line
Meet the team catching dangerous offenders, helping protect kids from sexual exploitation.
The Big Cases
The shocking story of two innocent teenagers murdered in a case of mistaken identity.
The Big Cases
Steven Craig re-enacted a torture scene from the film Reservoir Dogs burning his partner.
The Big Cases
How a house party turned into a murder scene - the fatal stabbing of Mikey Roynon.
The Big Cases
Linda Razzell was murdered by her husband in 2002 - will he now reveal where her body is?
The Big Cases
Kidnapped and murdered while on a gap year in France. Is it finally time for justice?
Rare sighting of mole swimming on Somerset Levels
A wildlife photographer from Glastonbury spotted the mole at Catcott Nature Reserve.
How long will the hot weather last in Somerset?
With a heatwave likely, how much longer will the weather stay like this?
Secret Somerset
Remains from a 2000-year-old settlement on the Avalon Marshes are in the town's museum.
Works on major Chard road extended by 3 months
A section of the A358 Furnham Road in Chard will now not reopen until September.
Batters dominate between Warwickshire & Somerset
Somerset and Warwickshire's batters continue to make the bowlers toil on a flat Edgbaston pitch on day two.
T20 Blast: Jacks stars as Surrey & Somerset win
South Group leaders Somerset win again, but North Group leaders Northamptonshire lose on a busy Friday of T20 Blast action
Somerset go top, Middlesex end wait, Foxes in hunt
Somerset and Leicestershire boost their knockout hopes with wins over Hampshire and Notts, while Middlesex beat winless Essex to end Lord's hoodoo.
Blaze heating up while Hampshire Hawks close gap
The Blaze beat Lancashire Thunder by five wickets and Hampshire Hawks hold on to win by five runs at Somerset in the Women's T20 Blast.
Russell signs new contract at Bath
Scotland and British & Irish Lions fly-half Finn Russell signs a new contract to stay at Bath until June 2028.
Teenage England debut came too soon - Hill
Premiership-winning flanker Ted Hill says he is "a completely different player and different person" compared to when he made his England debut as a teenager.
'This is once in your life' - Carreras eyes Lions upset
Argentina fly-half Santiago Carreras says the in-form Pumas are relishing getting their teeth into the British and Irish Lions on Friday.
'He's a kid from Bath' - Russell on unselfish Ojomoh pass
Finn Russell says winning a first Gallagher Premiership title is "special" and "has not sunk in" as the fly-half guides Bath to victory against Leicester Tigers.
'Sky the limit' for treble winners Bath - Spencer
Bath captain Ben Spencer says the "sky is the limit" for the club after they ended a 29-year wait for a Premiership trophy.
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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Officers 'not sufficiently trained' in Alfie Steele murder case
Twenty cases when police had contact with Alfie Steele and his family were investigated.
Rich Kids of Instagram star admits Hermes bag scam
Jack Watkin, 26, gained his victims' trust by creating a false image of wealth and sophistication.
MP who was raped gets backing over law change
Labour's Natalie Fleet says she used to tell friends "I can't be an MP - I was a teenage parent".
Bears raid honey store after enclosure escape
Two brown bears escape from their enclosure and eat a "week's worth of honey" in the food store.
Woman stabbed eight times, sister murder case told
Jennifer Abbott Dauward - whose sister is accused of her murder - was found dead at her London home.
Bomb squad detonates mystery liquid found in house
The bomb squad carries out a controlled explosion of an unidentified liquid found on Monday evening.
'I'd never heard of the Glastonbury Festival'
Villagers living near the Glastonbury Festival describe their experiences of moving to the area.
Children hurled sexual comments as woman sunbathed
Schoolchildren climbed a tree at the back of a woman's house and shouted at her as she sunbathed.
Phone snatcher caught with DNA from lost shoe
Spencer Duarte lost a trainer as he was tackled by members of the public after he stole a phone.
Dignity 'flushed away' in sanitary bin ban row
Becci Hey is in a tug-of-war battle with South Hams Council over sanitary bins in public toilets.
Busker quits playing in city to 'put safety first'
Jason Allan posted a video showing a confrontation with group of young men in Leeds.
Woman needs umbrella to fend off seagull attacks
Valerie Bannister, 70, from Fowey, has been left "feeling scared" after she was knocked to the ground.
Source: BBC News
