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At 80 years old, devoted racing fan John Bailey from Carlisle embarked on a poignant 300-mile journey from Cumbria to Bath Racecourse to revisit cherished memories of his honeymoon with his late wife, Ann, exactly 40 years … Read More

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Residents of Stoke St. Mary, a small village in Somerset, are uniting to oppose plans for a new town comprising 7,000 homes on land adjacent to their community. The proposed development is part of the Somerset Council’s new … Read More

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As climate change drives increasingly severe heatwaves, local councils are considering a return to a classic architectural feature to help cool public spaces: shop awnings. This idea, proposed by Duncan Hounsell, former chair … Read More

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Many viewers are unaware that they might not require a TV licence, potentially saving a significant amount each year. As of April 1, 2026, a standard colour TV licence costs £180 annually, while a black-and-white licence is … Read More

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Excitement is building as rumors suggest that UK pop sensation Sam Smith could be headlining the Glastonbury Festival in 2027. According to The Sun, the London-born artist, who is set to release a new album next month, has … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset highcourt legalchallenge charges council consultation business infrastructure

North Somerset Council remains confident that its recently implemented parking charges in Clevedon will withstand the upcoming High Court judgment. The controversy began when a local businessman, Daniel Adams, initiated a … Read More

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North Somerset Council is standing firm on its new parking charges in Clevedon despite an ongoing High Court challenge that questions the legality of their consultation process. The dispute arose after a local businessman, … Read More

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Dan Norris, the Member of Parliament for North East Somerset and Hanham, has not participated in any votes via proxy since police announced they had referred charges against him to the Crown Prosecution Service. Norris has … Read More

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MP Dan Norris, representing North East Somerset and Hanham, has not voted in Parliament since July 1, following a police announcement that charges were being considered against him. Suspended from the Labour Party after his … Read More

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A man sustained arm injuries after being attacked in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, on Thursday morning. Avon and Somerset Police were alerted by the ambulance service at 7:22am on July 16, following reports of the assault. … Read More

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A man sustained arm injuries after an assault in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. Avon and Somerset Police responded promptly after receiving a call from the ambulance service at 7:22 am on Thursday, July 16. An investigation led … Read More

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Somerset-born actress Maisie Williams, renowned for her role as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, received an honorary doctorate from Bath Spa University, delivering an inspiring message to graduates during the ceremony. At 29, … Read More

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Somerset-born actress Maisie Williams, best known for her role as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, received an honorary doctorate from Bath Spa University, where she shared heartfelt gratitude and inspiring advice during the … Read More

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A married couple from Dorset tragically died after carbon monoxide poisoning caused by running a gas heater inside their campervan at a cider festival, a coroner’s inquest has revealed. Christopher Coll, 45, and his wife … Read More

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Andy Burnham, the newly appointed Prime Minister, has reinstated a £2 cap on bus fares across England to ease the cost-of-living pressures many households face. This move reverses the previous increase to a £3 cap introduced … Read More

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In his first visit to the West Country as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham reinstated a £2 fare cap on bus journeys across England, aiming to ease financial pressures on households struggling with the cost of living. This move … Read More

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A suspected drink driver was arrested last night at Warminster Services on Bath Road, with a child inside the vehicle. Wiltshire Police responded shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, July 21, after reports of an intoxicated man … Read More

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A corporate manslaughter investigation into Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), which treated triple killer Valdo Calocane, has been welcomed by Barnaby Webber’s mother as a crucial step toward … Read More

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A corporate manslaughter investigation has been launched into Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), which treated triple killer Valdo Calocane. Emma Webber, mother of 19-year-old Barnaby Webber, one of … Read More

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Notts Outlaws began their Metro Bank One-Day Cup journey with a commanding four-wicket win over Somerset, driven by impressive half-centuries from captain Haseeb Hameed (66 off 79) and Freddie McCann, who notched a List A … Read More

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The Notts Outlaws kicked off their Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaign with a convincing four-wicket victory over Somerset, powered by impressive half-centuries from captain Haseeb Hameed (66 off 79 balls) and Freddie McCann, who … Read More

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A man was assaulted in the beer garden of The Boathouse pub in Bath, sustaining a neck injury. According to Avon and Somerset Police, the incident occurred around 4:55 pm on Sunday, 7 June. The victim, a man in his 30s, was … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 bath assault police investigation pub beer garden victim witness crime appeal

A man in his 30s was assaulted in the beer garden of The Boathouse pub in Bath, sustaining a neck injury. The incident occurred around 4:55 pm on Sunday, June 7, when the victim was conversing with a friend before an … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 cannabis wiltshire police drugfarm electricity illegal cultivation investigation theft burbage

Police have uncovered a highly sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation inside a disused poultry unit near Burbage, Wiltshire. Featuring over 1,500 plants with an estimated street value of £500,000, the farm is believed … Read More