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Mina Stoddart-Stones, a 26-year-old from Bridgwater, Somerset, has become a vital figure within NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) due to her ultra-rare blood type. Known as a VIP donor, her blood is so rare that every donation … Read More

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Hydrangeas are beloved for their large, colorful blossoms that brighten gardens from summer well into autumn. Yet, many gardeners struggle to time their pruning and deadheading correctly, which can hinder the plant’s … Read More

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A 46-year-old man from Glastonbury, Leslie Roper, has been charged with eight offences following a series of incidents in Somerset. The charges stem from events that occurred in Bridgwater and Street on Wednesday, February … Read More

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A 65-year-old man from Weston-super-Mare, Martin Schwarz, has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison after being found in possession of more than half a million indecent images of children. The investigation … Read More

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Mario Garino, a 60-year-old convicted criminal, was arrested in Weston-super-Mare on August 11, 2025, following a brutal attack on his former partner in Bootle, Liverpool. The horrific assault, which took place in November … Read More

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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a stern warning to heating oil suppliers amid sharp price increases driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The watchdog stressed that consumers who have … Read More