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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Yeovil and Weston receive arts funding for cultural projects
Two Somerset towns have been singled out as Priority Places for new cultural projects and events.
T20 Blast final: Kent Spitfires beat Somerset to lift trophy for second time
Kent Spitfires beat Somerset to win the T20 for the second time - 14 years on from their first triumph at Edgbaston
Infection known as mad cow disease found on Somerset farm
Officials say there is no current risk to public health from the infection, known as mad cow disease.
Brexit and Covid blamed for Bath Christmas market being scaled back
This year's event in Bath has been reduced in size as organisers faced recruitment challenges.
Buckland St Mary air crash: Tribute paid to 'dearly loved' man
Jonathan Mann, 69, from Devon, died in a light aircraft crash in Somerset on 12 August.
Covid flags artwork unveiled for beach town's art week
Artist Luke Jerram's art installation to honour those who died from Covid is on Weston Beach.
Parents 'on their knees' after flood shuts special school
Rain poured through a temporary roof and caused electrical damage to the Somerset school.
Ric Pallister: Ex-politician admits 'consensual' sexual liaisons
Ric Pallister has admitted engaging in "adulterous relationships" with two of his accusers.
Nursing services close at Burnham-on-Sea care home rated inadequate
Priory Court Nursing Home in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, says it is focusing on making improvements.
Driver shortage: Refuse collectors poached on the job
Five were poached by other companies amid a shortage of lorry drivers in the UK.
Work starts on new T-shaped electricity pylons in Somerset
The new design pylons will carry power from Hinkley Point C to six million homes.
T20 Blast Finals Day: Somerset beat Hampshire in Edgbaston semi-final
Somerset rally superbly from 79-6 to beat Hampshire by two wickets and reach their first T20 final in 10 years.
Premiership: Sale Sharks 20-19 Bath - Hosts edge to victory in thrilling finale
Sale survive a spirited second-half fightback from Bath as they edge to victory and get their season off to a winning start.
Yeovil Town 0-2 Chesterfield
Chesterfield move top of the National League as they extend their unbeaten run to seven games with a 2-0 win at Yeovil.
T20 Blast Finals Day: Who will be victorious in all-southern affair?
Sussex Sharks, Hampshire Hawks, Somerset and Kent Spitfires head to Edgbaston in a bid to be crowned T20 Blast champions.
Ex-Somerset all-rounder Trego retires
Nottinghamshire and former Somerset all-rounder Peter Trego retires from professional cricket.
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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Killamarsh deaths: Man arrested after four bodies found
A murder investigation is under way after the bodies were discovered in Killamarsh, Derbyshire.
Jimmy Greaves: Ex-England & Tottenham striker dies aged 81
World Cup-winning England striker and Tottenham's record goalscorer Jimmy Greaves dies at the age of 81.
Bournville park attack: Boy held after six-year-old assaulted
West Midlands Police said the sexual assault happened in Rowheath Park in Birmingham.
Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis dies aged 79
The actor was best known for playing unscrupulous car dealer Boycie in sitcom Only Fools and Horses.
Nancy Pelosi in G7 Speakers visit to Coronation Street
US politician Nancy Pelosi was among those hearing about how TV show storylines can tackle hate.
Man arrested after woman's body found near Greenwich park
The body of a woman, aged in her 20s, is found near a community centre in Kidbrooke Park Road.
Double-decker bus crashes into Crouch End house
The bus collided with a car before crashing into the property in Crouch End, London.
Protestors line beach to oppose Sizewell C nuclear plant sea defences
About 500 people formed a 'human wall' in protest against the proposed defences for Sizewell C.
Herefordshire weather vane declared official war memorial
Helen and John Theron, from Hereford, bought the weather vane in a reclamation yard in 2009.
Shropshire mum's Lady Godiva ride raises money for charity
Grace Oakley wanted to support a suicide prevention charity because her mother took her own life.
Channel crossings: More than 400 migrants intercepted
UK authorities rescue or intercept 426 people in 14 small-boat incidents in the Channel.
Bluebird: Donald Campbell's craft dismantled in ownership row
The move is the latest stage in a bitter row between the restorers and the Ruskin Museum.
Source: BBC News
