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.
Hinkley Point C nuclear plant to open later at greater cost
EDF Energy says it has made "significant progress" but the plant will now not open until June 2026.
Birnbeck Pier sold to new company set up by CNM Estates
Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare is purchased by a new company set up by CNM Estates.
Covid-19: Rescued trio fined for breaking lockdown rules
The occupants of the car, from different households, were trapped when it skidded off the road.
Bath and West Showground opens as Covid-19 vaccine hub
It is the third large vaccine hub opening in the county and joins Taunton and Bath Racecourses.
Prince's Diamonds and Pearls guitar to be sold
The way Prince chose his guitar has a place in "music industry legend", an auctioneer says.
David Warburton MP's six stone weight loss secrets revealed
Somerton and Frome MP David Warburton said he "got a bit obsessed" with his home gym.
Maidenhead United 4-2 Yeovil Town
Danilo Orsi-Dadomo scores twice as Maidenhead edge closer to the National League play-offs with a 4-2 win over Yeovil.
Did we see a Christmas coronavirus spike?
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Coronavirus: What powers do police have if people break Covid rules?
Coronavirus lockdown rules are changing across the UK, but who is responsible for enforcing them?
Covid: Are lockdown rules changing? Public Health England answers your questions
Public Health England answer questions about vaccinations, shop workers and lockdown.
Covid: What are the UK's lockdown rules and when will they end?
People across the country are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
Covid: What is the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine?
A second coronavirus vaccine - from Oxford University/AstraZeneca - has been approved.
Bath's Redpath 'phenomenal' - Monye
Scotland beating England to the services of "phenomenal" centre Cameron Redpath is "really significant", says former British & Irish Lions wing Ugo Monye.
Cash injection: Non-league clubs handed £10m government 'winter survival' money
About 850 non-league clubs are handed a £10m injection as part of the government's Sports Winter Survival Package.
National League still to decide on 2020-21 season vote
National League clubs and officials are still to decide on whether to proceed with the 2020-21 season.
Jacques du Toit: Bath sign South African hooker from Cheetahs
Premiership club Bath sign hooker Jacques du Toit from South African side Cheetahs.
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.
Philippa Day: Benefit errors 'predominant factor' in mum's death
Philippa Day was found collapsed beside a letter rejecting her request for an at-home assessment.
Euston tunnel protesters: HS2 begins eviction
Bailiffs move in to remove people who dug a 100ft tunnel to block the high-speed rail line.
Police restraint man shouted 'please help me'
Leon Briggs was "like a child crying out for a toy" as he was held down by officers, a jury hears.
Covid-19: Basildon nurse meets her baby after months in hospital with virus
Nurse Eva Gicain says when she held Elleana for the first time she "didn't want to let go".
Gurpreet Singh guilty of wife's murder in Wolverhampton
Gurpreet Singh is told he will serve at least 19 years in prison for the murder in Wolverhampton.
Covid: English schools could return 8 March 'at the earliest' - PM
The PM sets the date he hopes England's lockdown will begin to ease, but warns of a "perilous situation".
Norwich sonic boom 'shakes houses' as RAF Hawk runs test
People take to social media to report the incident, many saying it made their homes "shake".
Covid: Two vaccines in three days a 'weekend of hell'
A computer glitch is being blamed for a woman receiving two coronavirus vaccine injections.
Northampton Town: 'Serious failings' in council's football club loan
A report "calls into question the legality" of a council's loan to Northampton Town Football Club.
Manchester Arena Inquiry: Showsec errors 'did not contribute to bombing'
Manchester Arena's security firm admits making errors, but tells an inquiry it was not "complacent".
Facebook apologises for Plymouth Hoe 'error'
The social media platform removed posts after wrongly identifying the place name as offensive.
Crisp-loving Norfolk parrot flies again after diet
Bud's new owner claims the bird could "detect a packet of crisps being opened from four miles away".