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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Police warning over fuel protests around Bristol and Wales
Slow-moving roadblocks are planned for the Prince of Wales bridge and the M5, police say.
Naeem Ashraf and Jasmine Naeem: The husband and wife about to make umpiring history
Umpires Naeem Ashraf and Jasmine Naeem are set to become the first husband and wife to officiate a professional fixture in England together.
Man denied time with dying wife due to hospital "chaos"
Andy Shearman says Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton is working in "organised chaos".
Taunton: A358 Toneway roadworks enter final stage
A £8.3m roadworks scheme is underway to increase the capacity of Creech Castle junction in Taunton.
Significant failings in L/Cpl George Partridge diving death
L/Cpl George Partridge died after his training programme was changed leading to his death.
Man jailed after defrauding Worle butcher of thousands of pounds
Michael Vowles, from Bristol, stole £10k from family-run Worle Moor Butchers in Somerset.
Yatton masked man; Villagers told to be vigilant
Police say they are keeping an open mind over whether the sighting is linked to previous incidents.
Locals object to Chard bypass plans that would 'damage' nature reserve
A petition is launched against a planned bypass for Chard that would cut through a nature reserve.
Plan for travellers' site near Mendip Hills goes to appeal
The applicant clashed with Mendip District Council over the refusal to allow nine new pitches.
Queen Victoria's coffin lace found in Somerset fails to sell
The lace, a family heirloom and kept in a Somerset attic, was expected to fetch up to £2,000.
W Series: Jamie Chadwick claims fourth consecutive win at Silverstone
Reigning champion Jamie Chadwick wins her fourth consecutive race this season in the W Series at Silverstone.
Somerset win as four teams reach T20 quarter-finals
Birmingham Bears, Somerset, Essex and Hampshire reach T20 Blast quarter-finals, and Lancashire progress despite losing to Worcestershire.
Ewels suffers knee injury as Lawes leads England
Courtney Lawes will captain England in Saturday's first Test against Australia, as veterans Danny Care and Billy Vunipola also start.
Bath to face Toulon and Glasgow in Challenge Cup
Exeter, Harlequins and London Irish all face trips to South Africa in the pool stages of the 2022-23 Heineken Champions Cup.
T20 Blast: Surrey suffer first defeat as Essex, Hampshire, Notts & Yorkshire all win
Surrey are beaten by Sussex as the T20 Blast South Group leaders suffer their first defeat, while Lancashire stay top in the North Group.
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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Two more captured Britons charged by pro-Russian rebels, say reports
Andrew Hill and aid worker Dylan Healy are understood to be under investigation as mercenaries.
Zara Aleena: Hundreds join vigil for Londoner killed on walk home
The aspiring lawyer was killed in east London as she walked home from a night out on Sunday.
Face mask rules return at Cornwall NHS hospitals
Patients, visitors and staff will be asked to wear them across Cornwall from Monday.
Handcuffed man rescued after jumping into Manchester canal
Rescue teams were deployed to pull the man in handcuffs from the canal in central Manchester.
Mohamed Salah: Why new Liverpool deal goes beyond football
The "Egyptian King" has won as many, if not more, plaudits for his persona and conduct off the pitch.
Book of Mormon: Newcastle audiences greeted by real church elders
Theatregoers are greeted by church elders as they leave a performance of the musical in Newcastle.
Two men in hospital after fight at Silverstone circuit
The incident happened on Friday at the motorsport venue, which hosts the F1 Grand Prix this weekend.
Terminally ill woman reunited with horse at Aylesbury hospice
Hayley Golding says it was an "amazing" experience and "awesome" to see Passion, her horse.
Thousands of public sculptures put online for first time
Charity Art UK took 140,000 photographs of works by artists such as Antony Gormley and Henry Moore.
Derby County: Fans 'ecstatic' as club is saved following takeover
Supporters have spoken of their delight at the end of the club's nine-month administration nightmare.
Gary Butcher: Inmate booked taxi from cell night before escape
Gary Butcher who is serving a life sentence pleaded guilty to escaping from HMP North Sea Camp.
London Pride at 50: Veteran meets parade first-timer
Andrew attended the first Pride in 1972, whereas Kelvin will be attending for the first time this year.
Source: BBC News
