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South West Water faces backlash over paddling pool advice amid record-breaking heatwave
South West Water has urged Brits to use water wisely as a record-breaking heatwave grips the nation, despite reservoirs sitting at 90% capacity
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Why Somerset Council can't actually pass a 'holiday tax'
The government has been consulting on proposals to allow certain local authorities to charge additional taxes on overnight stays
Weston MP '100% behind' Tropicana 10,000-person arena plans
'I think we are just absolutely daft if we don’t run at this opportunity that we have got for something phenomenal'
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Bridgwater College Academy put under special measures by Ofsted following damning report
Inspectors found that bullying, truancy, and low achievement were all issues at the school
Somerset bartender wins £80k supercar in online competition but he can't drive
Connor Leat had always dreamed of owning an Aston Martin but had to opt for a cash prize instead
How to beat the heat by visiting some of the coolest public spaces in and around Bath
Bath and North East Somerset is full of designated cool zones
Crash during Taunton police chase leaves one in hospital
Police say the van driver ran a red light
Man sought after Taunton charity box incident at church
Police have already carried out CCTV and house-to-house enquiries
Houseboats ordered to leave picturesque stretch of river in Bath
‘As a last resort, we will take legal action if vessels remain in place beyond the date we have asked them to leave’
Zoe Ball opens up about 'quieter' home as daughter moves in with ex-husband Fatboy Slim
Zoe Ball gets candid about co-parenting as her daughter "spending more time" with Fatboy Slim
M5 car fire causes gridlock - updates
It comes amid heavy Bank Holiday traffic on the motorway
90-acres of fields on Bristol's border turned into building site
It is expected to generate more than £140m for the local economy each year
M5 roadworks will require 50mph speed limit - for FOUR YEARS
A timeline has been confirmed for the £50 million scheme in North Somerset
Somerset team behind M5 junction upgrades shortlisted for major award
'Strategically significant' work is recognised
Fresh battle looms over 125 homes on ‘green wedge’ near Taunton
People have weeks to have their say
Scrapped Glastonbury farming centre could be resurrected by Somerset Council
The plug was pulled last December
Dangerous driver admits causing serious injury on A303
A 60-year-old motorcyclist has life-threatening injuries
Motorcylist left with life-threatening injuries after A303 crash
Police appealing for witnesses after serious crash
Minehead MP presses government to fund reopening of coastal road
Minehead's MP has pressed the government to provide funding to reopen a key coastal road during a parliamentary debate on economic growth.
More student accommodation planned for Bath
The new accommodation would be built on Locksbrook Road