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Blocked fire exits and safety concerns at Royal United Hospital in Bath
Emergency care is under 'enormous and unsustainable pressure'
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UK heatwave maps show Somerset facing four-day hot spell
Weather maps suggest a four-day hot spell could bring temperatures as high as 27C to parts of the UK later this May, with 18 counties potentially seeing highs of 25C or above between May 22 and 25.
BBC Somerset broadcaster forced to apologise after 'awkward' blunder on live show
WARNING: CONTAINS OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE: BBC Somerset listeners were left gobsmacked after an offensive word was accidentally broadcast during Simon Parkin's live show
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Midsomer Norton stabbing leaves victim in hospital as man and child arrested
The older suspect, charged with a list of offences, has been named by police
Horror crash in Somerset village as teen dies and driver arrested
Three people were taken to hospital
Lazy Town star looks unrecognisable 20 years after ditching iconic pink wig
Lazy Town was among the most popular TV shows for children in the early 2000s, and one star of the programme has shared an update on where she is now
'Superb' BBC true crime series filmed in Somerset based on shocking true story
The four-part true crime drama starring Timothy Spall was filmed across Bristol, Bath and Somerset and is now streaming free
'Falling apart' red recycling bags to be replaced
Some have been turning white and disintegrating
Teen charged after Weston-super-Mare late-night attack
He has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent
Somerset charity We Hear You threatened with closure saved by flood of support
In February, they feared they would have to shut down. In May, they're back on their feet
Young woman dies in M5 tragedy
Police have issued an awful update
Somerset councillor and former parliamentary candidate granted leave of absence
It means she won't have to attend any meetings
HMO on busy Bridgwater street could still expand as appeal lodged
The plan was turned down originally
Nailsea footpath still closed after nine months as row continues
The owner wants to develop it, the town council want to reopen it
Universal Credit hardship payment - up to £812 DWP support available
Eligible Universal Credit claimants may be able to access DWP financial support
Escape to the Country buyers 'give up dream' after U-turn on Somerset property
The latest episode of Escape to the Country saw a mother and daughter search for their dream home in Somerset
North Somerset is still Somerset, declares council leader on Somerset Day
Today (May 11) is Somerset Day, marking the day in 878 that Alfred the Great called on “all the people of Somerset” to march with him against the Vikings
UK's top royal super-fan from Somerset who late Queen dubbed 'Union Jack man' dies aged 91
Alongside his love of the royals, Terry was a "tireless" campaigner for the NHS and restoration of Birnbeck Pier
Taunton restaurant wins South West's Best Curry Restaurant award
A popular Indian restaurant in Taunton has scooped a top regional title.
No Glastonbury town deal funding went to Fusion Lifestyle before administration
Fusion Lifestyle ran Tor Sports and Leisure Centre in Glastonbury and four other sites before calling in administrators on April 1