North Somerset news

• Plans to dual A358 Taunton to A303 cancelled

  31-10-2024 14:03 via bbc.com
  
  The major A-road upgrade has been described by the chancellor as "unaffordable and unfunded".
  
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• Verstappen 'knows he did wrong deep down' - Norris

  31-10-2024 19:41 via bbc.com
  
  McLaren's Lando Norris says title rival Max Verstappen "knows he did wrong" in their battle in last weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.
  
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• Princess Anne meets volunteers and award winners

  31-10-2024 19:11 via bbc.com
  
  The princess visited Musgrove Park Hospital and Bridgwater and Taunton College on a trip to Somerset.
  
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• 'Cuckooing' suspects arrested in city crackdown

  31-10-2024 15:20 via bbc.com
  
  Police say a sign of 'cuckooing' is a large presence of strangers at a neighbouring property.
  
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• Colleges say merger will 'strengthen services'

  31-10-2024 14:46 via bbc.com
  
  The move will be confirmed subject to approval from the Department for Education.
  
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• Man grows huge pumpkin on allotment for Halloween

  31-10-2024 13:37 via bbc.com
  
  People visiting a pumpkin patch can guess the weight of a huge pumpkin, grown by a local man.
  
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• Newspapers: Hospital watchdog and beautiful walks

  31-10-2024 10:57 via bbc.com
  
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 31 October.
  
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• Roads to be closed as carnival season gets under way

  31-10-2024 07:27 via bbc.com
  
  The carnival is set to draw in thousands of spectators, which means there will be road closures.
  
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• 'Boxing has saved my life', says British champion

  31-10-2024 07:25 via bbc.com
  
  Lucy Payne says boxing allowed her to process her relationship breakdown "in a positive way".
  
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• Griffin aims to prove fitness after heart diagnosis

  30-10-2024 21:00 via bbc.com
  
  Wales and Bath prop Archie Griffin is set to be fit for the autumn internationals despite being diagnosed with a heart condition.
  
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• Farmers 'betrayed' by £1m inheritance tax relief cap

  30-10-2024 18:18 via bbc.com
  
  Changes announced to inheritance tax rules could see the end of small family farms, warns the NFU.
  
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• Glastonbury Tor workers appeal for volunteers

  30-10-2024 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The National Trust is currently looking for volunteers to help look after the Tor.
  
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• Baby left profoundly disabled in 'monstrous' act

  30-10-2024 15:06 via bbc.com
  
  Tom Kember and Katherine Reilly inflicted injuries akin to a high-speed car crash on the premature baby.
  
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• Nurse of almost 50 years says career 'best decision'

  30-10-2024 14:48 via bbc.com
  
  Helen Parfitt saw big changes in 48 years at Musgrove Park Hospital, but says "people don't change".
  
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• Surveys begin as new reservoir plans resurrected

  30-10-2024 13:44 via bbc.com
  
  South West Water is in the early stages of planning and is carrying out surveys to inform the design.
  
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• Royal Mail recommends final posting dates for mail to arrive by Christmas 2024 - North Somerset Times

  30-10-2024 11:41 via news.google.com
  Royal Mail recommends final posting dates for mail to arrive by Christmas 2024  North Somerset Times
  
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• Newspapers & trending: Is this bench facing the wrong way?

  30-10-2024 10:49 via bbc.com
  
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 30 October 2024.
  
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• Police force move to revoke officer’s vetting status ‘irrational’, court told - North Somerset Times

  30-10-2024 10:36 via news.google.com
  Police force move to revoke officer’s vetting status ‘irrational’, court told  North Somerset Times
  
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• Council launches 'budget simulator' so residents can have a go at balancing the books - North Somerset Times

  30-10-2024 09:59 via news.google.com
  Council launches 'budget simulator' so residents can have a go at balancing the books  North Somerset Times
  
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• Chancellor to promise 'more pounds in people's pockets' in Budget statement - North Somerset Times

  30-10-2024 08:34 via news.google.com
  Chancellor to promise 'more pounds in people's pockets' in Budget statement  North Somerset Times
  
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• 'Our nature trips help young people most in need'

  30-10-2024 07:25 via bbc.com
  
  A charity runs trips to help disadvantaged young people connect with nature.
  
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• Flu vaccine scheme could help ease winter pressure

  30-10-2024 07:15 via bbc.com
  
  Children from reception to year 11 are being offered a flu vaccine.
  
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• New North Somerset commercial buildings due to complete in New Year - Insider Media

  30-10-2024 06:01 via news.google.com
  New North Somerset commercial buildings due to complete in New Year  Insider Media
  
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• Volunteers needed to collect money at Shepton Mallet Carnival - North Somerset Times

  30-10-2024 06:00 via news.google.com
  Volunteers needed to collect money at Shepton Mallet Carnival  North Somerset Times
  
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• Nailsea & Tickenham hit Welton Rovers for seven - North Somerset Times

  30-10-2024 06:00 via news.google.com
  Nailsea & Tickenham hit Welton Rovers for seven  North Somerset Times
  
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• Letter: 'People need their cars for doctors appointments' - North Somerset Times

  30-10-2024 06:00 via news.google.com
  Letter: 'People need their cars for doctors appointments'  North Somerset Times
  
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• Letter: 'North Somerset Council is clouding issues' - North Somerset Times

  30-10-2024 06:00 via news.google.com
  Letter: 'North Somerset Council is clouding issues'  North Somerset Times
  
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• Care home residents treated to sound bath experience - North Somerset Times

  30-10-2024 06:00 via news.google.com
  Care home residents treated to sound bath experience  North Somerset Times
  
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• EastEnders actress to join new series of Waterloo Road as headteacher - North Somerset Times

  29-10-2024 23:00 via news.google.com
  EastEnders actress to join new series of Waterloo Road as headteacher  North Somerset Times
  
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• More disadvantaged North Somerset pupils going to university than ever before – despite England seeing first fall in 17 years - The Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District Journal

  29-10-2024 18:54 via news.google.com
  More disadvantaged North Somerset pupils going to university than ever before – despite England seeing first fall in 17 years  The Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District Journal
  
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