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• Ben’s story: from chronic alcoholism to gym owner

  16-04-2025 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Larson from Bridgwater turned to alcohol after the death of his father.
  
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• Cup wins for Hampshire, Warwickshire and Lancashire

  07-05-2025 19:32 via bbc.com
  
  Somerset see off Warwickshire, Hampshire cruise past Durham and Lancashire beat Surrey in the Women's One-Day Cup.
  
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• Ambulance trust jobs at risk in bid to save £5m

  07-05-2025 18:16 via bbc.com
  
  The trust says it has entered a period of consultation, which may result in up to 40 redundancies.
  
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• Ninety-two-year-old grandmother celebrates hen night 70 years after wedding - North Somerset Times

  07-05-2025 18:08 via news.google.com
  Ninety-two-year-old grandmother celebrates hen night 70 years after wedding  North Somerset Times
  
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• New Weca mayor takes office after election win

  07-05-2025 18:01 via bbc.com
  
  She has called for renewed cross-party collaboration to tackle issues such as transport and housing
  
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• Nailsea cemetery where deceased wait to be buried to be extended - North Somerset Times

  07-05-2025 17:41 via news.google.com
  Nailsea cemetery where deceased wait to be buried to be extended  North Somerset Times
  
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• Special constable accused of harassing woman

  07-05-2025 17:17 via bbc.com
  
  The officer is accused of using text, phone and social media messages to harass the woman.
  
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• Volunteer hit by train wagon seriously injured

  07-05-2025 16:09 via bbc.com
  
  The volunteer was trying to get off the wagon when they were struck by it, an investigation found.
  
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• Pupils injured by power cables at private school

  07-05-2025 15:18 via bbc.com
  
  The boys, aged between 13 and 14, remain in a stable condition after sustaining serious burns.
  
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• 'Perfect pothole weather' blamed for road issues

  07-05-2025 14:16 via bbc.com
  
  The leader of Somerset Council says the state of the county's roads is "far from ideal."
  
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• Planning application submitted for Marine Lake improvements - North Somerset Council

  07-05-2025 14:00 via news.google.com
  
  Planning application submitted for Marine Lake improvements  North Somerset Council
  
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• Funding boost for 16 Somerset GP surgeries

  07-05-2025 13:19 via bbc.com
  The GP surgeries will share £102m to help extend their buildings and provide more appointments.
  
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• Headlines: Knitted tributes and tulip displays

  07-05-2025 12:21 via bbc.com
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 7 May.
  
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• D-Day veteran's 'unforgettable' 100th birthday

  07-05-2025 11:43 via bbc.com
  D-Day veteran Stan Ford, from Bath, marked his 100th birthday with a community event in Keynsham.
  
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• Somer Valley FM wins Bath and North East Somerset Community Award - mnrjournal.co.uk

  07-05-2025 09:57 via news.google.com
  Somer Valley FM wins Bath and North East Somerset Community Award  mnrjournal.co.uk
  
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• Martin Lewis issues urgent scam warning saying 'please share' - North Somerset Times

  07-05-2025 09:52 via news.google.com
  Martin Lewis issues urgent scam warning saying 'please share'  North Somerset Times
  
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• Food hygiene ratings handed to two North Somerset establishments - mnrjournal.co.uk

  07-05-2025 09:21 via news.google.com
  Food hygiene ratings handed to two North Somerset establishments  mnrjournal.co.uk
  
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• Village remember evacuee teacher 80 years on

  07-05-2025 07:28 via bbc.com
  Alice Moody, now 103, went to Somerset to teach children sent there to be safe from bombings.
  
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• Local firms get boost from Hinkley C construction

  07-05-2025 07:27 via bbc.com
  A report shows Hinkley Point C is "driving growth" in the area but there are concerns from locals.
  
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• World's fastest helicopter to meet land speed record holder in North Somerset - North Somerset Times

  07-05-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  World's fastest helicopter to meet land speed record holder in North Somerset  North Somerset Times
  
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• Met Office forecasts mix of sunshine and cloud for Portishead this week - North Somerset Times

  07-05-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Met Office forecasts mix of sunshine and cloud for Portishead this week  North Somerset Times
  
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• Clevedon Cricket Club round-up: First XI suffer opening league defeat - North Somerset Times

  07-05-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Clevedon Cricket Club round-up: First XI suffer opening league defeat  North Somerset Times
  
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• Clevedon Bowling Club off to flying start with two wins - North Somerset Times

  07-05-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Clevedon Bowling Club off to flying start with two wins  North Somerset Times
  
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• Council workers facing pay cuts this summer

  06-05-2025 18:54 via bbc.com
  Staff at Bath and North East Somerset Council are facing a pay cut at the beginning of June
  
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• Bridgwater veteran with sight loss runs 10K

  06-05-2025 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Wayne Pope was diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition in December 2022.
  
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• School suspensions rise in North Somerset - mnrjournal.co.uk

  06-05-2025 18:23 via news.google.com
  School suspensions rise in North Somerset  mnrjournal.co.uk
  
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• School suspensions rise in Bath and North East Somerset - mnrjournal.co.uk

  06-05-2025 18:23 via news.google.com
  School suspensions rise in Bath and North East Somerset  mnrjournal.co.uk
  
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• Planned Tropicana revamp expected to get go-ahead

  06-05-2025 18:11 via bbc.com
  Planning officers' recommended plan to turn the 1930s lido into a 5,000-capacity venue is approved.
  
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• Haul, the new bargain Amazon site, where everything is under £20 - North Somerset Times

  06-05-2025 17:35 via news.google.com
  Haul, the new bargain Amazon site, where everything is under £20  North Somerset Times
  
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• Police release footage of attempted vehicle theft near Bristol - North Somerset Times

  06-05-2025 17:13 via news.google.com
  Police release footage of attempted vehicle theft near Bristol  North Somerset Times
  
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