Bath and Somerset News
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Yeovil Hospital agrees patient not properly anaesthetised
The patient said she was "traumatised" after feeling a cut in her belly button during surgery.
Somerset Muslims say Islamic graveyard is needed
Meraz Aziz said it was needed because the Muslim community was growing.
Bath's Royal United Hospital unveil Dyson cancer centre plan
The cancer centre would be part of wide-ranging changes to the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
Election Explained: How much do we spend on defence?
Ahead of the general election, BBC reporter Caroline Lewis takes a look at how much the UK spends on defence.
Avon and Somerset Police settles retired officers' legal claim
Avon and Somerset Police spends more than £100,000 settling a pension discrimination row.
Somerset earthquake: Homes shaken by 3.2 magnitude tremor
The 3.2 magnitude tremor caused houses to shake, says the British Geological Survey.
Taunton woman, 82, is same age as her Christmas tree
Wilma Gravenor was given the tree when she was six months old.
UK patient diagnosed with monkeypox
It is believed the patient contracted the infection while visiting Nigeria, Public Health England said.
Yeovil dance group for people with disabilities opens
The group is funded by Discovery which runs support services for Somerset County Council.
Unopened Carlauren care homes firm in administration
Investors claim tens of millions of pounds are unaccounted for at Carlauren.
Peter Ball: Sex offender bishop died after falls at home
Peter Ball, ex-Bishop of Lewes and Gloucester, died in June after admitting sex attacks on 18 victims.
Turnip Prize: Finalists in spoof art competition revealed
A pair of knickers with a burnt hole and a romaine lettuce leaf are among this year's finalists.
Lorry gets stuck in narrow Somerset lane
The vehicle became stuck between two buildings in Croscombe after getting lost in narrow lanes.
Chesterfield 1-2 Yeovil Town
Yeovil move up to second with a National League victory over struggling Chesterfield at the Proact Stadium.
Yeovil Town 2-0 FC Halifax Town
Courtney Duffus scores twice as Yeovil beat FC Halifax 2-0 despite playing for 81 minutes with 10 men.
Champions Cup: Bath 17-34 Clermont Auvergne
Clermont Auvergne come from behind to go top of Pool Three and extend bottom-placed Bath's European Champions Cup misery.
Bath: Charlie Ewels and Zach Mercer out for around three months
Bath's Charlie Ewels and Zach Mercer are set to miss two to three months with knee injuries, though neither will need surgery.
Josh Davey: Somerset seam bowler signs new three-year contract
Somerset's Scotland international seam bowler Josh Davey signs a contract extension until 2022.
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.
Bird flu outbreak at Suffolk farm leads to chicken cull
A number of birds at the chicken farm in Suffolk were found to have the H5 strain of avian flu.
Greater Anglia: Delivery of new Bombardier trains delayed
The fleet of 111 new Bombardier trains will not enter service until the spring, says the operator.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport: Private plane overshoots runway
Four people were on board the plane when it came off the runway, an airport spokesman says.
Eastleigh grotto for families priced out of Santa visit
A community is making sure children from all backgrounds get a chance to tell Santa what they want.
General election 2019: Row over use of 'fake newspapers'
The Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats have been criticised over the election leaflets.
Helen McCourt: Release of killer Ian Simms to be reviewed
The Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has requested the parole board reconsider its decision.
York dads' 'hair school' brings families closer
A group for dads in York is helping them to style their daughter's hair and make new friends.
General election 2019: Your questions on HS2 answered
Readers share their thoughts on the high-speed rail link and ask what each party pledges to do.
Parent school donations 'exacerbating inequality'
In 2017-18, the average school in London raised £43,000 from donations. In Yorkshire, it was about £13,300.
Frog from Ecuador found in bananas in Northampton Tesco
The amphibian is thought to have made the 5,000-mile journey by hopping into a shipping crate.
Emma-Jayne Magson: Steak knife murder conviction 'unsafe'
Emma-Jayne Magson, from Leicester, was jailed for life for killing James Knight in 2016.
East of England Ambulance Service staff call for worker's death to be last
More than 150 colleagues paid their respects at Luke Wright's funeral in Norfolk.