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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
West of England Mayor: Dan Norris labels Tim Bowles 'invisible'
Dan Norris says the combined authority "really needs" to "catch up" other metro areas.
Andrew Dymock: Student 'called for extermination of Jews'
Andrew Dymock from Bath says extreme material he had was either planted or for his academic studies.
Elections 2021: Mark Shelford elected as Avon and Somerset's PCC
Mark Shelford, a Conservative, is elected as Avon and Somerset's PCC for the first time.
Covid: SWR announces more trains as restrictions ease
More services for London and the south of England are added to the latest timetables.
Tufa field controversial housing plan in Bath withdrawn
The field in Bath is home to small reptiles called slow worms that are protected in the UK.
Plastic bag charge to double to 10p in all shops in England
The price rise for single-use bags will be extended to all businesses in England from 21 May.
Covid: What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
Northern Ireland is the latest part of the UK to lift some of the restrictions designed to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Covid: Restaurants and pubs are reopening, but what are the rules?
Northern Ireland follows England, Scotland and Wales in allowing venues to reopen outdoors.
How many people can I have a drink with? And other questions
We answer some of your questions about England's roadmap out of lockdown, and other Covid-related issues.
What is a Covid passport and what are the plans for the NHS app?
The government is considering how people could prove they are unlikely to transmit Covid.
UK holidays: When and where can I go.... and who with?
The rules on having a holiday in the UK have been relaxed - but restrictions remain.
County Championship: Josh Davey takes five wickets as Somerset see off stubborn Hampshire
Josh Davey's five-wicket haul helps Somerset to a fourth win in five County Championship games as they see off stubborn Hampshire.
Premiership: Bath 20-40 Bristol Bears - Pat Lam's side seal play-off place
Bristol overcome a 15-point first-half deficit to beat local rivals Bath 40-20 and secure a Premiership play-off spot.
Wrexham 3-0 Yeovil Town: Dragons remain in promotion hunt after comfortable win
Wrexham maintain their promotion challenge as they comfortably see off Yeovil Town at the Racecourse.
Devon Conway: Somerset sign New Zealand batsman
Somerset sign New Zealand batsman Devon Conway for part of the T20 Blast group stage and two Championship fixtures.
Will Muir: Bath wing signs two-year contract after impressing during short-term deal
Winger Will Muir signs extended deal at Bath after initially joining on a short-term contract last summer.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Gold vexed by Joseph's Bath link
Bath coach Gary Gold berates "irresponsible" reports linking London Irish's Jonathan Joseph with a move to the Rec.
Somerset support Rehman's return
Coach Andy Hurry says Somerset had no qualms in bringing Pakistan's Abdur Rehman back to Taunton despite his drugs ban.
Trego signs new Somerset contract
All-rounder Peter Trego signs a new three-year deal with Somerset after an impressive year with ball and bat.
Rehman to make Somerset return
Somerset announce Pakistan Test bowler Abdur Rehman is to return to Taunton for the latter part of the 2013 campaign.
Big Buck's likely to miss season
Racehorses Big Buck's and Al Ferof likely to miss rest of season after "problem" discovered by trainer Paul Nicholls.
England bring in Buttler & Woakes
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.
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National News Headlines
Deaths of people on benefits prompt inquiry call
The Department for Work and Pensions has reviewed 150 cases where people died or came to serious harm.
London elections 2021: Record number of mayoral votes rejected
More than 114,000 first preference votes were rejected in the mayor of London election.
Rescue operation to help whale stranded in Thames
The whale, believed to be a baby Minke, was spotted in Richmond Lock yesterday evening and has since been moved.
Jonathon Seed: PCC count to go ahead despite disbarred Conservative candidate
If Conservative candidate Jonathon Seed wins in Monday's count, a new election will need to be held.
Election results 2021: Tracy Brabin elected West Yorkshire mayor
Tracy Brabin says her victory is "an honour" she could not put into words.
Investigation launched after newborn baby found dead in canal
The Met Police has urged the baby's mother to seek medical assistance by dialling 999.
Election results 2021: Conservatives hurt Labour in its former heartlands
Labour is swept aside in several former council strongholds but does better in mayoral races.
British fugitive Michael Moogan arrested in UAE over drugs plot
Michael Moogan had been on the run for eight years, after escaping a police raid in the Netherlands.
Bristol City Council: Labour control dissolved by Green surge
Labour loses nearly a third of its councillors, with cabinet member Afzal Shah losing in Easton.
Julia James: Man held over murder of Kent PCSO
Police investigating the community support officer's death are given more time to question a man.
London elections: Sadiq Khan wins second term as mayor
The former MP will serve for another three years after beating Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.
Elections 2021: Ipswich Tory candidate, 18, takes Labour seat
Nathan Wilson, once told he would not amount to much, now represents his own area.
Source: BBC News
